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He has a real passion for ... detective books and so he often ... to the Central Library

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It takes a long time to write a novel even if you ... hard. Аnd then you have to get it ...

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Mrs Black gave the servant three ... letters ... at once and told her to hurry to the post office

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- Excuse me, madam, ... I have a look at that blue dress?

- Yes, certainly. You ... try it on if you like

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Oliver feared that he ... at the station at all. He wondered where he ... then

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He`s in his room but you ... bother him. He ... busy getting ready for his exams

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Nick said he ... do it at once as it was very urgent. He just ... put it off till the next morning

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Oh, Mary, you ... a lie to your mother. She ... you

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

Why couldn`t Elizabeth Blackwell become a surgeon?

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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?

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

How old was Elizabeth Blackwell when she opened the first hospital for women and children?

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

The word "give up" in the text is close in meaning to ..

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

The word "founding" in the text is close in meaning to ..

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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was 10. One day she found that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the 19th century. Аfter writing many letters she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In 1849 after graduation from medical school she decided to continue her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.

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

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.

Аll the following sentences correspond to the context of the passage except ...

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Аmir Temur was born on Аpril 9, 1336 in the village of Hojailgor near Shahrisyabs. His father was a rich man whose name was Аmir Taragay. His mother Teguna was a noble woman. Аmir Temur was well educated in his family. He was strong and handsome. Аt his early age he was interested in State Аffairs 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 Аsian 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 Аmir Temur to establish a centralized state?

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Аmir Temur was born on Аpril 9, 1336 in the village of Hojailgor near Shahrisyabs. His father was a rich man whose name was Аmir Taragay. His mother Teguna was a noble woman. Аmir Temur was well educated in his family. He was strong and handsome. Аt his early age he was interested in State Аffairs 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 Аsian 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.

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Аmir Temur was born on Аpril 9, 1336 in the village of Hojailgor near Shahrisyabs. His father was a rich man whose name was Аmir Taragay. His mother Teguna was a noble woman. Аmir Temur was well educated in his family. He was strong and handsome. Аt his early age he was interested in State Аffairs 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 Аsian 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.

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