In early days no medical college took a woman student. Elizabeth Blackwell, however, was determined to become a doctor. The young American wrote again and again to a number of medical colleges, asking if she could be enrolled but each time the answer was NO.

Then one day, to her surprise, she got a letter from the dean of a college in Geneva, which said YES.

At first Geneva College, like the other colleges, was not willing to enroll Elizabeth. But later the important people of that college learned that Elizabeth’s application had the support of a famous doctor, and they were afraid to offend that man.

So the dean decided to play a trick by turning the matter over to the student’s general meeting of the college, thinking that the students would be the last to agree to take Elizabeth.

When the boy students met, most students took no interest in the matter. Of the rest, some considered the young American’s idea interesting and some thought by having Elizabeth they would be proud of their college training the world’s first woman doctor. Very soon the students all agreed to accept Elizabeth.

The dean of Geneva College was of course very sorry to learn this, but seeing that he could do nothing to keep Elizabeth out, he gave in.

1. Elizabeth was surprised by the dean’s letter, because it promised her to_________.

A. have free medical education. B. go to Geneva C. become a student in his college D. go to Italy

2. At first Geneva College________accepting Elizabeth.

A. did not consider B. thought about C. was interested in D. was not aware of

3. When the student boys met to consider Elizabeth’s application,_________.

A. most students were serious B. many of the students showed no interest in the matter

C. most students took interest in the matter D. most of the students were no joking

4. Some students thought if they let Elizabeth join them they could make_________.

A. her proud B. the dean proud C. Geneva College proud D. him proud

5. The dean was very sorry when he saw his trick________.

A. worked B. continued C. succeeded D. failed

Câu 1. Write a thank- you note to a friend. Invite your friend to go on a picnic with you. Arrange to contact your friend. Use the following questions to guide your writing

-What đi your friend give/ send you?

-On what occasion

-What was/were it/they like?

-How did you feel when you received the present?

-How do you feel now?

-Do you want to invite your friend somewhere?

-If so, then when?

-How will you contact your friend?

I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with a suitable word.

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and ....................... (1) to America when she was ten years old. She was the first woman to ....................... (2) a medical degree. Getting that ....................... (3)was not easy at all. She applied to twenty nine medical schools and was always refused ....................... (4) at that time, only men was admitted to ....................... (5) schools. But she never gave ....................... (6). She studied privately with a doctor ....................... (7) three years. Then she ....................... (8) to all the medical schools again. This ....................... (9), in 1847, the medical institute of Geneva New York ....................... (10) her.

However, ....................... (11) Elizabeth began attending classes, the students often treated her unkindly. Also, at first she was even stopped ....................... (12) some of the classrooms demonstrations. Nevertheless, she ....................... (13) stepped back. In 1853, after further study, Elizabeth Blackwell opened the New York institute ....................... (14) women and children. Later, she added medical college for women ....................... (15) that they could also become doctors.

Rewrite, using the words given. Use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.

1. Elizabeth was happy to lend Adrian her book. MIND 

Elizabeth ………………………….………………………….…………………………. her book to Adrian.

2. I can't wait to visit my cousins in Australia next year. LOOKING

I ………………………….………………………….…………………………. my cousins in Australia next year.

3. I don't think Alice is old enough to look after a small child. TOO

I think Alice is TO………………………….………………………….…………………………. of a small child.

4. Lisa's mum didn't let her watch TV until she had done her homework. MADE

Lisa's mum ………………………….………………………….…………………………. her homework before she could watch TV.

5. Natalie suggested I arrive on time for my college interview. LATE

Natalie advised ………………………….………………………….……………………… for my college interview.

6. Megan's busy so don't expect any help from her. USE

It's ………………………….………………………….…………………………. help you because she's too busy.

7. "The play starts at eight so we ought to leave soon," said Tom. BETTER

"The play starts at eight so ………………………….………………………….…………………… soon," said Tom.

8. Antonio has lived in London for six months but only now feels at home there. USED

It has taken Antonio six months ………………………….………………………….………………… in London.

Complete the text with so, while, after, what's more, at first and anyway.

Last week a friend of mine invited me to watch her doing her hobby. (1)............ I was confused: Why would she want me to do that? (2)......... l went along to the local theatre, where a band was playing that night. I arrived early, (3) .......... I sat down and waited. (4).....I was sitting there, my friend appeared on stage with a huge piece of paper, which she stuck to a board. That was strange enough, but (5) ........when the band came on, she took out some paints and . they finished brushes as well. As the band played, my friend painted to their music! (6)......they finished playing, my friend showed the picture to the audience. It was amazing!

Rewrite the following sentences

1. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.

–> So………………………………………….

2. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.

–> No sooner……………………………………………………..

3. She had hardly begun to speak when people started interrupting her.

–> Hardly……………………………………………………………..

4. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.

–> Only when……………………………………………………

5. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs John.

–> Nowhere…………………………………………..

6. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

–> At no time…………………………………….

7. He didn’t remember about the gun until he got home.

–> Not until………………………………

8. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.

–> Only by…………………………………………………………

9. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me. -> Not only…………………………………………………………

10. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang. -> No sooner…………………………………………………………

11. I had hardly put the phone down when the boss rang back. -> Hardly …………………………………………………………

12. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang. -> Not until …………………………………………………………

13. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months. -> Only …………………………………………………………

14. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you. -> Never in my life …………………………………………………………

15. A sleeping dog was lying under the table. -> Under the table …………………………………………………………

16. His brother had rarely been more excited. -> Rarely…………………………………………………………

17. The facts were not all made public until later. -> Only …………………………………………………………

18. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job. -> Had…………………………………………………………

19. The response to our appeal was so great that we has to take on more staff.

-> So …………………………………………………………

20. Some children are playing on the field.

-> On……………………………………………….