2. Read part 1 of the story. Who was supposed to be Daniel’s rowing partner? What happened? What do you think happened next? Part 1: Ian Mack usually got home from work at 6 o’clock and today was no different. She made herself a cup of tea and looked out of the kitchen window. It was raining and cold outside—not good weather for building a boat. Ian had an uneasy feeling and decided to check her answering machine. There was a message from her son, Daniel, and it wasn’t good news. At the time, 21-year-old Daniel was preparing to compete in the Atlantic Challenge with a friend. Unfortunately, his friend had just called him with some bad news. He didn’t have the time to prepare for the race, so Daniel had to find another partner, someone with enough free time to raise money, build a boat and train. The boat was very small and the race was long, so it also had to be someone he could get on with. Ian phoned her son and asked him what had happened. Then, while Ian was suggesting solutions, Daniel interrupted her …

Перевод задания: Прочитайте первую часть рассказа. Кто должен был стать напарником Дэниела по гребле? Что произошло? Как вы думаете, что случилось дальше?

Answer: Daniel’s friend was supposed to be his rowing partner. The friend called with bad news: he didn’t have enough time to prepare for the race. Daniel had to find someone else who could help raise money, build a boat and train. I think Daniel asked his mother to be his partner. They began preparing together, and although the journey was difficult, they worked well as a team.

Перевод: Напарником Дэниела по гребле должен был стать его друг. Друг позвонил с плохой новостью: у него не было достаточно времени, чтобы подготовиться к гонке. Дэниелу пришлось искать другого человека, который мог бы помочь собрать деньги, построить лодку и тренироваться. Думаю, Дэниел попросил маму стать его напарницей. Они начали готовиться вместе, и, хотя путешествие было трудным, они хорошо работали в команде.