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In generalizations we use no article, but not "the", with plural or uncountable nouns:
- Before you put them on, always check your shoes for SPIDERS.
- I am studying GEOGRAPHY at university.
- I can smell SMOKE!
When we use "the" with a plural or uncountable noun, we are talking about specific things or people:
- The books you ordered have arrived.
- All the information you asked for is in this file of papers.
Compare these pairs of sentences:
- Flowers really brighten up a room. (=flowers in general)
- The flowers you bought me are lovely. (=particular flowers)
- Industry is using computers more and more. (=industry in general)
- The tourism industry is booming is Malaysia. (=a particular industry)
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