Exercise 8.3. Complete the text with the proper articles, A/AN, THE or X for zero article. Pay special attention to the use of articles with names of illnesses.

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People often say they have 1) flu when all they have is 2) cold and 3) slight temperature.

4) full name of flu is 5) influenza.

6) Real flu is caused by 7) virus.

There are many different kinds of 8) flu viruses.

They give you 9) high temeperature, 10) aching muscles and 11) headache.

They also give you 12) cold shivers and 13) feeling of tiredness.

You may also get 14) cough.

There is no treatment as 15) antibiotics cannot kill 16) viruses.

You should go to 17) bed and rest.

If you go to 18) school and mix with others, you will spread 19) virus to them, so it is better to stay at 20) home until you feel better.