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When was Alex born?

He was born 18 years ago.

Where do some relatives of his still live?

They live in Moscow.

When did his grandmother die?

She died recently.

Did Alex like his grandmother?

Alex adored her.

Who brought Alex up?

His grandmother contributed much to his upbringing.

Why does Alex consider Murmansk his home town?

Alex's parents have lived in Murmansk for 13 years. All his friends live there too.

How did Alex study at school?

Through all the school years Alex did well in his studies.

Why were Alex's parents very proud of him?

He was never short of confidence and he always had his feet on the ground.

What was his pastime?

Books about adventures were his pastime.

What did he set his heart on?

He set his heart on fighting against storms on a ship which ploughed through the great seas.

What did he look forward to?

He looked forward to hearing about his exam results and entering the University.

Did he lose his heart in being a seaman?

No, he didn't.

Его родственники все еще живут на юге.

His relatives still live in the South.

Его дедушка умер в 1985 году.

His grandfather died in 1985.

Она много содействовала моему образованию.

She contributed much to my education.

Он – интересная личность.

He is an interesting personality.

Я считал вас другом.

I considered you my friend.

Мы гордились тобой.

We were proud of you.

Мне не хватало уверенности.

I was short of confidence.

Я не был практичным человеком.

I didn't have my feet on the ground.

Моим увлечением был спорт.

My pastime was sport.

Я решил поступить в университет.

I made up my mind to enter the University.

Я хотел стать моряком.

I set my heart on going to sea.

Я с нетерпением ждал письмо.

I looked forward to getting a letter.

Я потерял интерес к изучению данного вопроса.

I lost heart in studying this question.

Он хорошо знал свое дело.

He knew the ropes.

Он обожал свою сестру?

Did he adore his sister?

Что она сделала для его воспитания?

What did she do for his upbringing?

Почему вы гордились им?

Why were you proud of him?

Почему вы решили поступить в университет?

Why did you make up your mind to enter the University?

Что вы хотели?

What did you set your heart on?

Что вы с нетерпением ждали?

What did you look forward to?

Как была вознаграждена ваша работа?

How was your work rewarded?

Почему вы потеряли интерес к учебе?

Why did you lose heart in studies?