b Rewrite the sentences. Despite not getting very good reviews, I thought the book was fantastic. Even though the book didn't get very good reviews, I thought it was fantastic. 1 We took a taxi so as not to arrive late. We took a taxi so that... 2 Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car. Although... 3 Everyone enjoyed the movie even though the ending was sad. Everyone enjoyed the movie in spite of... 4 The plane managed to land despite the terrible weather conditions. The plane managed to land even though... 5 I told her I enjoyed the meal she had made me so that I wouldn't offend her. I told her I enjoyed the meal she had made me so as... 6 The manager called a meeting so as to explain the new policy. The manager called a meeting in order...

Ответ (EN):

1. We took a taxi so that we wouldn't arrive late.
2. Although she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car.
3. Everyone enjoyed the movie in spite of the sad ending.
4. The plane managed to land even though there were terrible weather conditions.
5. I told her I enjoyed the meal she had made me so as not to offend her.
6. The manager called a meeting in order to explain the new policy.

Перевод (RU):

1. Мы взяли такси, чтобы не опоздать.
2. Хотя она зарабатывает целое состояние, она водит очень старую машину.
3. Всем понравился фильм, несмотря на печальный финал.
4. Самолету удалось приземлиться, несмотря на ужасные погодные условия.
5. Я сказал ей, что мне понравилась еда, которую она приготовила, чтобы не обидеть ее.
6. Менеджер созвал совещание, чтобы объяснить новую политику.

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