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bottlenose dolphin — дельфин-афалина; афалина

Винтер (англ. Winter) — самка дельфина, обитатель морского аквариума Clearwater Marine Aquarium в городе Клируотер (Флорида). Широко известна наличием протезированного хвоста. 

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DOLPHIN GETS NEW TAIL

In Clearwater, Florida a(n) 1) injured/harmed bottlenose dolphin named Winter has 2) gained/ won the ability to swim 3) suitably/properly again. Winter 4) lost/missed her tail after she was caught in a crab trap when she was a baby. She was 5) recovered/rescued, but she wasn't expected to survive as dolphins need their tails to 6) avoid/prevent predators and to jump out of the water to breathe. However, Winter amazed everyone by thinking of a new way to swim - moving from side to side like a shark, 7) instead of/besides up and down like other dolphins. Now an artificial tail 8) made/done of silicone and plastic has been made for Winter. It's an amazing story of survival that is even 9) inspiring/promising people who have any10) disability/inability.

Match the words with their meanings.

1) Artificial
2) Rescued
3) Disability
4) Avoid
5) Inspiring

a) To save someone from danger
b) Not natural; made by humans
c) To stay away from something
d) A physical or mental condition that limits activities
e) Making someone feel motivated or encouraged

Homework. Write 3-4 sentences about Winter’s story. Use these words: dolphin, tail, swim, survive, artificial.

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