Read the text and choose the most suitable word to fit each gap by circling A, B, C, or D

Amelia Earhart

Born in 1897 in Kansas, a state located in the Midwestern United States, Amelia Mary Earhart was one of the most well-known people in American (21) _____of aviation. She showed an early aptitude for science and sports at school. After finishing school, she worked (22) _____ a nurse for the Red Cross where she got to know many of the wounded pilots and came to admire aviation. Earhart participated in medical courses at Columbia University, but quit after one year and soon started taking flying lessons. In 1928, she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person (23) _____ flew over both the Atlantic and Pacific. She (24) _____many other records and wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences. She also contributed to the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots, gave advice to women on careers (25) _____helped inspire others. In 1937, she mysteriously disappeared during a flight. Even today, her life and career remain fascinating to many people.

Question 21. A. industry             B. industrious               C. industrial                                     D. industriously

Question 22. A. on                      B. as                              C. at                                                 D. in

Question 23. A. whose                B. which                       C. who                                             D. whom

Question 24. A. take                   B. do                             C. set                                                D. get

Question 25. A. yet                     B. but                            C. or                                                 D. and

 

Throughout history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in society. Guided by their own (11) ______ of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone de Beauvoir in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes, in medicine, to name a few, have brought about an awareness of the role (12) ______ women in any walks of life. These women have helped redefine and consolidate the nature of women's place in society. Today the spread of global women's organizations and the (13) ______ of women's contributions on society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in society has been some benefit to the individual woman. It is true to say that not all women have the same need. The need of the woman (14) ______ stays at home and raise children will differ widely from the woman who works outside. (15) ______, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good to know that access is given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective abilities.

Question 11. A. region           B. farm                        C. field                        D. path

Question 12. A. in                  B. for                           C. of                            D. at

Question 13. A. impact          B. affluent                   C. affect                      D. dominate

Question 14. A. who              B. whom                     C. whose                     D. whose

Question 15. Moreover          B. Therefore               C. Consequently            D. Nonetheless

 

 

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)was (11) ______ in 1945. It is an expert organization of the United Nations. It aims to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture. UNESCO supports projects (12) ______ improve education quality, develop (13) ______ natural and social sciences, protect independent media and freedom of press. (14) ______, it helps protect regional and cultural history. UNESCO aims to help countries promote their history, traditions, buildings and places of (15) ______ and natural importance.

Question 11. A. formed     B. find                               C. joined                                            D. promoted

Question 12. A. who          B. whom                            C. that                                            D. when

Question 13. A. both         B. each                              C. another                                            D. little

Question 14. A. Although B. In addition                    C. Because of                                            D. Despite

Question 15. A. economic B. culture C. practical     D. cultural