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The voyage was very dangerous and difficult. His men insisted on returning home, but Columbus did everything he could to make them continue their west ward voyage. Оn the 12-th of October his ships reached land.

Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

Columbus didn't want his men to continue the voyage.

Columbus advised his men to return home.

The men insisted on their going westward.

Columbus managed to persuade his men to go on with their westward voyage.

The men insisted on continuing their westward voyage.

She swam well. As a specialist, George could see that immediately. He watched with admiration, as she moved easily and quickly over the waves towards the pier where George was standing. As she came nearer, he leaned over the rail to see her better. At that moment the girl turned to swim on her back; and her eyes met his.

Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

George doubted if the girl could swim well.

George watched the waves with admiration.

The girl moved swiftly over the water.

She was swimming on her back towards the pier.

The young man grasped the rail to see the girl better.