A
- ... King Manoel had refused to compensate him when his ship was looted (Past Simple Passive) by pirates. - Король Мануэл отказался выплатить ему компенсацию, когда его корабль был ограблен.
- ... and 265 men were placed (Past Simple Passive) under his command. - ... 265 человек поступили под его командование.
- The strait, originally named Estrecho de Todos los Santos (Strait of All Saints) by Magellan, was renamed (Past Simple Passive) the Strait of Magellan by the Spanish king in the fallen explorer's honor. - Пролив, которому Магеллан дал название Пролив Всех Святых, был переименован в Магелланов пролив испанским королем в честь погибшего первооткрывателя.
B
- Magellan had already sailed in the name of Portugal several times... - вс глагол видовременной формы глагола в Past Perfect
Магеллан несколько раз совершал плавания под флагом Португалии ...
- ... but King Manoel had refused... - вс глагол видовременной формы глагола в Past Perfect. Король Мануэль отказался выплатить ...
- ... Magellan had (Past Simple) to take an oath of allegiance to Spain, breaking his promise to Portugal. - глагол to have to do smth (быть вынужденным)в времени. ... Магеллан был вынужден дать клятву верности Испании, нарушив тем самым обещание, данное Португалии.
А поимпровизировать? Я конечно диалогами не занимаюсь, но тут такая тема :D
Jack: Hi Dan, I need your help.
Dan: Hi Jack, sure I will help you.
Jack: Last time I think too much about my life and I am not satisfied by state of affairs.
Dan: Oh, what is the problem?
Jack: Today I realized that I am unhappy all the time. I can't go on like this anymore. Answer me what should I do to be happy?
Dan: Well, it is nice question. And the answer is simple- to be happy you should live. We often perceive our life as a burden, you have to forget about it. Enjoy your life, discover, wonder, make friends, love, discuss and you will get lots of good feelings which can be very helpful for you.
Jack: Oh, thank you very much. I will try to follow your advice.
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