Upon returning to the US she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman.

Choose the synonym to the underlined word. | Choose the appropriate prepositions. | I find playing rugby a good way to _______ after a hard week at work. | Choose the synonym to the underlined word. | The text is about ... . |

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By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another female doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first female physician in the US and founding her own hospital, she also, established the first medical school for women.

What fact nearly destroyed Elizabeth`s chances of becoming a doctor?

A)& She was a woman.

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Choose the best answer.

- Hurry up! Ann may turn up at... moment.

- Stop being nervous. We have still... minutes left to tidy up the room.

C)& any/some

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Read the text and choose the appropriate answer.

Amir Temur was born on April 9, 1336 in the village of Hojailgor near Shahrisyabs. His father was a rich man whose name was Amir Taragay. His mother Teguna was a noble woman. Amir Temur was well educated in his family. He was strong and handsome. At his early age he was interested in State Affairs and military activities. He spent much time on military training and getting an education. His knowledge in geography, medicine, history and astronomy often astonished scientists.

In his youth he took part in the wars between various landowners and in one of the battles his hand and leg were wounded. His hand recovered but his leg remained lame. Still he took an active part in the fight of the Central Asian people for their freedom. He put an end to the battles between Khans and Beks and established a powerful centralized state. He became a famous statesman and great leader of the Uzbek people. He was well-known all over the world as Great Temurlane.

What made it possible for Amir Temur to establish a centralized state?

D)& his ending the battles between Khans and Beks

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I find playing rugby a good way to _______ after a hard week at work.

B)& let off steam

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21. I’ve been collecting film _______ for a long time.

C)& memorabilia

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22. Why does Robert always _______ when we’re paintballing? Doesn’t he realize it’s only a game?

A)& get carried away

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23. For me the exciting part is _______ the items. Sometimes it takes days to find what I’m looking for.

C)& tracking down

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24. Whatever you do, don’t _______ when you apply for the job. It’s much better just to tell the truth.

B)& make something up

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