Peter Pike used to drive a taxi .

A. He doesn’t drive a taxi any more.

B. He got used to driving a taxi.

C. He is used to driving a taxi           

D. He still drives a taxi.

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and emigrated to New York City when she was ten years old.  One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters seeking admission to medical school, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. So determined was she that she taught at school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.

In  1849,  after  graduation  from  medical  school,  she  decided  to  further  her  education  in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea. Upon returning to the United States, 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. Beside being the first physician and founding her own hospital, she also established the first medical school for women.

41:  Elizabeth Blackwell moved to America in_____.

A. 1849               B. 1831              C. 1821       D. 1857

42:  What was nearly impossible for a woman to do in the middle of the 19^th century?

A. To become a doctor  

B. To write many letters 

C. To emigrate to New York City     

D. To teach music at schools

43:  What did she decide to do in 1849?

A. To graduate from education school           

B. To further her study in Paris

C. To give music lessons                    

D. To earn money for her tuition

44:  Why was it difficult for her to start her own practice in the United States?

A. Because her sister was a doctor                  

B. Because she couldn’t graduate from medical school

C. Because she has a sister                        

D. Because she was a woman

45: The word “she” in the last sentence refers to_____.

A. Elizabeth’s sister’s friend     

B. Elizabeth’s friend       

C. Elizabeth Blackwell         

D. Elizabeth’s sister

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (31)_____. They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a hurry. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (32) _____ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. However, their life can be monotonous and they can be isolated, a long way from the nearest town, (33) _____ is a serious problem if they are ill or have to (34) _____ children to school. The city has all the (35) _____ the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and polluted; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in haste and this means that people have no time to know each other and make friends.

31: A. sightseeing            B. view             

  C. scenery                      D. surroundings

32: A. children          B. neighbors            

    C. families             D. villagers

33: A. this                  B. that                C. what              D. which

34: A. get                  B. take                C. collect           D. let

35: A. services          B. provision       C. aids         D. benefits

Arsenal was bitterly upset about failing their opportunity to become the champion.

A. happy            B. saddened                 C. gone up                    D. heated

30: Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.

A. can't eat a lot                         B. hates parties

C. talks too much                       D. can keep secrets