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THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST

Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries, she was the only woman (46) _______ to have a place in the history books. Hypatia's father was the director of Alexandria University, and he (47) _______ sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few opportunities to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome. Hypatia returned to Alexandria (48) _______ she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous for her knowledge of new ideas.
There are no copies of her books, but it is said that she wrote several important mathematical works. work. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (49) _______ several scientific tools to help with her. At the time, many rulers were afraid of science, and something connected with it was (50) _______ danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed.
During the 20th century, Hypatia was seen as a symbol of the women's rights movement, a precursor to the feminist movement. Since the late 20th century. Hypatia's death has at times been associated with the destruction of the Library of Alexandria, although historically the library ceased to exist in Hypati.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (49) is...
A. invented
B. drew
C. composed
D. wrote
Giải thích:
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- invent (v): phát minh
- draw (v): vẽ
- compose (v): soạn
- write (v): viết
Tạm dịch: Hypatia was also interested in technology and invented several scientific tools to help with her work. (Hypatia cũng quan tâm đến công nghệ và phát minh một số công cụ khoa học giúp cho công việc của bà.)
Đáp án A.
 

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