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F Match the sentences A–G with the gaps 39–44. There is one extra sentence.

Vocabulary

A New Lease On Life

Lance Armstrong is probably one of the most inspirational athletes in the world today.

Not only did he succeed in overcoming a life-threatening disease,

but he went on to become one of the best cyclists the world has ever known.

Lance Armstrong was born in Plano, Texas on 18th September, 1971. Interested in sports from an early age, he got involved in biking, running and swimming. [39] After competing in the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992, he began to compete professionally. He won several titles in 1993 and became the World Champion in Oslo, Norway. Slowly, Armstrong was starting to make a name for himself. The highlight of his career was in 1995, when he became the number one cyclist internationally. [40]

Unfortunately, in 1996 Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. After the disease spread to three areas of his body, the athlete's life was under serious threat. [41] He promptly started treatment and had to go through several painful operations. During his struggle, many people thought that he would never compete again. [42]

Miraculously, by 1997, Armstrong had made a full recovery. Having beaten the odds, he was determined to race professionally again. [43] He made his return to the world of cycling by participating in events around the US, and signed up with a professional team. In the years that followed, Lance Armstrong's achievements came one after the other. His most noted accomplishment was winning the Tour de France, which is probably the world's most celebrated bicycle race, every year from 1999 to 2005. He was the first cyclist in history to win the prestigious event seven consecutive times. Since then, Armstrong has won countless awards, and become a worldwide celebrity. [44] Through the Lance Armstrong Foundation, he has been helping and inspiring victims of the disease that had once threatened his life cope with the difficulties they have in their fight against the disease.

A And that's exactly what he did.

B His fame has helped him in his campaign to help others.

C Yet disaster struck a year later.

D He agreed with everything they had to say.

E But it wasn't until his teens that he realised he wanted a career as a cyclist.

F However, Armstrong never gave up hope, and he never stopped cycling.

G Armstrong was heartbroken, but he was also determined to beat the crippling disease.

Сопоставьте предложения A-G с пропусками 39-44. Одно предложение лишнее.

А И именно это он и сделал.

В Его слава помогла ему в его кампании по оказанию помощи другим.

С Однако год спустя случилась катастрофа.

D Он согласился со всем, что они говорили.

Е Но только в подростковом возрасте он понял, что хочет стать велосипедистом.

F Однако Армстронг никогда не терял надежды и никогда не прекращал заниматься велоспортом.

G Армстронг был убит горем, но он также был полон решимости победить эту калечащую болезнь.

Ответ:

39 E 40 C 41 G 42F 43 A 44 B

A New Lease On Life

Lance Armstrong is probably one of the most inspirational athletes in the world today. Not only did he succeed in overcoming a life-threatening disease, but he went on to become one of the best cyclists the world has ever known.

Lance Armstrong was born in Plano, Texas on 18th September, 1971. Interested in sports from an early age, he got involved in biking, running and swimming. 39 E But it wasn't until his teens that he realised he wanted a career as a cyclist. After competing in the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992, he began to compete professionally. He won several titles in 1993 and became the World Champion in Oslo, Norway. Slowly, Armstrong was starting to make a name for himself. The highlight of his career was in 1995, when he became the number one cyclist internationally. 40 C Yet disaster struck a year later.

Unfortunately, in 1996 Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. After the disease spread to three areas of his body, the athlete's life was under serious threat. 41 G Armstrong was heartbroken, but he was also determined to beat the crippling disease. He promptly started treatment and had to go through several painful operations. During his struggle, many people thought that he would never compete again. 42 F However, Armstrong never gave up hope, and he never stopped cycling.

Miraculously, by 1997, Armstrong had made a full recovery. Having beaten the odds, he was determined to race professionally again. 43 A And that's exactly what he did. He made his return to the world of cycling by participating in events around the US, and signed up with a professional team.

In the years that followed, Lance Armstrong's achievements came one after the other. His most noted accomplishment was winning the Tour de France, which is probably the world's most celebrated bicycle race, every year from 1999 to 2005. He was the first cyclist in history to win the prestigious event seven consecutive times. Since then, Armstrong has won countless awards, and become a worldwide celebrity. 44 B His fame has helped him in his campaign to help others. Through the Lance Armstrong Foundation, he has been helping and inspiring victims of the disease that had once threatened his life cope with the difficulties they have in their fight against the disease.

Новая жизнь

Лэнс Армстронг, вероятно, один из самых вдохновляющих спортсменов в современном мире. Он не только преуспел в борьбе с опасной для жизни болезнью, но и стал одним из лучших велосипедистов, которых когда-либо знал мир.

Лэнс Армстронг родился в Плейно, штат Техас, 18 сентября 1971 года. С раннего возраста он интересовался спортом, занимался велоспортом, бегом и плаванием. 39 Е Но только в подростковом возрасте он понял, что хочет стать велосипедистом. После участия в Олимпийских играх в Барселоне в 1992 году он начал профессионально соревноваться. Он выиграл несколько титулов в 1993 году и стал чемпионом мира в Осло, Норвегия. Постепенно Армстронг начал делать себе имя. Пик его карьеры пришелся на 1995 год, когда он стал велосипедистом номер один на международном уровне. 40 С Однако катастрофа случилась год спустя.

К сожалению, в 1996 году у Армстронга диагностировали рак. После того, как болезнь распространилась на три области его тела, жизнь спортсмена оказалась под серьезной угрозой. 41 G Армстронг был убит горем, но он также был полон решимости победить калечащую болезнь. Он быстро начал лечение и ему пришлось пройти через несколько болезненных операций. Во время его борьбы многие думали, что он больше никогда не будет соревноваться. 42 F Однако Армстронг никогда не терял надежды и никогда не прекращал заниматься велоспортом.

Чудесным образом к 1997 году Армстронг полностью выздоровел. Преодолев все трудности, он был полон решимости снова заняться профессиональными гонками. 43 А И именно это он и сделал. Он вернулся в мир велоспорта, приняв участие в мероприятиях по всей территории США, и подписал контракт с профессиональной командой.

В последующие годы достижения Лэнса Армстронга следовали одно за другим. Его самым заметным достижением была победа в Тур де Франс, которая, вероятно, является самой знаменитой велогонкой в мире, каждый год с 1999 по 2005 год. Он был первым велосипедистом в истории, который выиграл это престижное мероприятие семь раз подряд. С тех пор Армстронг завоевал бесчисленное количество наград и стал всемирной знаменитостью. 44 В Его известность помогла ему в его кампании по оказанию помощи другим. Через Фонд Лэнса Армстронга он помогал и вдохновлял жертв болезни, которая когда-то угрожала его жизни, справляться с трудностями, с которыми они сталкиваются в своей борьбе с болезнью.

Сопоставьте предложения A–G с пропусками 39–44. Одно предложение лишнее.

Ответ:

39 - E. But it wasn’t until his teens that he realised he wanted a career as a cyclist. / Но только в подростковом возрасте он понял, что хочет сделать карьеру велосипедиста.

40 - C. Yet disaster struck a year later. / Но год спустя случилась беда.

41 - G. Armstrong was heartbroken, but he was also determined to beat the crippling disease. / Армстронг был убит горем, но он также был полон решимости победить эту тяжелую болезнь.

42 - F. However, Armstrong never gave up hope, and he never stopped cycling. / Однако Армстронг никогда не терял надежды и не прекращал заниматься велоспортом.

43 - A. And that’s exactly what he did. / И это именно то, что он сделал.

44 - B. His fame has helped him in his campaign to help others. / Его слава помогла ему в его кампании по помощи другим.