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ВИШНЕВСКАЯ ВИКТОРИЯ ЮРЬЕВНА ©

She overcame many obstacles before becoming successful as a one
armed (однорукий) surfer. She had moments of sheer (одного)
frustration when adjusting to her disability (инвалидности). The
accident was instrumental in (сыграл главную роль в) helping her
overcome difficult moments but above all taught her how to defeat
(поражение) her fear in scary (страшные) moments. She has dedicated
(посвятила) much of her life to being a role model for young amputees.
She has become an inspiration for many girls going through amputation
and adolescence (подростковый возраст) through her Friends of
Bethany charity (благотворительность). AnnaSofia Robb and Dennis
Quaid have starred (сыграла главную роль) in the film Soul Surfer
(2011) which was inspired (вдохновлена) by Bethany’s amazing story.
Exercise 530. Put the verbs into the correct tenses.
1. By the way, Carlos’s naughty niece (not can/not to be able/not
could/not would) (to voice) her ideas in an interview, as she (to be)
in a bad mood then.
2. Besides, Marcus’s frank neighbor (to get) a job when he (to pass) the
test in an interview the day before yesterday.
3. Having said that (to let) me (to remind) you that last night Melissa’s
frugal friend (to accept) that job offer.
4. Honestly, Lionell (used to/would/to be used to) (to quit) even a high
paying job if he (not to respect) his boss in 2020.
5. To tell the truth, Clair’s generous acquaintance (to be used/to get used
to) her current job, as she (not to know) all the details yet.
Exercise 531. Fill in the blanks.
трудно говорить «нет»
тянуть время
халява
халтурка
ссориться с кем-то
ровняться на кого-то
забрать
завезти/занести/отправить
всё отменить/прекратить
не хватать/нехватка
так держать
продолжать в том же духе
выслушай меня!
не казни себя!
Введи меня в курс дела!
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