This is a great scene for indefinite articles practice. The scene is easy and interesting, and you can also generate discussion on what to take to a desert island.
A. Imagine that you live on a desert island. You can take with you only 10 items from the list below. In groups, check the parentheses of the ones your group would choose. Then complete the blanks of all the items with A, AN, or X (No article).
1. ( ) ...... toothpaste
2. ( ) ...... toothbrush
3. ( ) ...... new pair of swimtrunks
4. ( ) ...... new hat
5. ( ) ...... bottle of vodka
6. ( ) ...... bars of chocolate
7. ( ) ...... aspirin
8. ( ) ...... boxes of tampons
9. ( ) ...... industrial soap
10. ( ) ...... tin of beef curry
11. ( ) ...... batteries
12. ( ) ...... copy of the Daily Telegraph
13. ( ) ...... jasmine tea
14. ( ) ...... lip balm
15. ( ) ...... bath oil
16. ( ) ...... big box of bleach
17. ( ) ...... hair conditioner
18. ( ) ...... cinnamon
19. ( ) ...... anti-perspirant
20. ( ) ...... makeup remover
B. Now watch the segment and check your answers.
C. What would you add to the list?
Answer key:
1. x
2. a
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. x
7. x
8. x
9. x
10. a
11. x
12. a
13. x
14. x
15. x
16. a
17. x
18. x
19. x
20. x
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