the second前面用的是定冠词。
定冠词规律:序数词前用定冠词
在通常情况下,序数词前要用定冠词。
Read your book, starting at the second paragraph.We especially enjoyed the third act of the play.The boxer gave in at the fifteenth round. I can find seven, but where is the eighth plate? Skip the first chapter and start on page 25. He’s going to compete with his old rival in the second round.