Question

4. Fill in the missing word. (8 points)
1. It has been said that Britain acquired its empire … pure accident.
2. The famous poet died … blood poisoning in 1915.
3. Thomas Paine strongly believed … independence for America.
4. Emmeline Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting … women’s right to vote.
5. He's involved ... a number of research projects.
6. … history war and fighting have been seen as men's activities.
7. Amelia Earhart ... history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
8. The Louvre Museum in Paris is ... in history: it used to be the palace of the French kings.

Answer 1

1. It has been said that Britain acquired its empire by… pure accident.
2. The famous poet died of… blood poisoning in 1915.
3. Thomas Paine strongly believed in… independence for America.
4. Emmeline Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting for… women’s right to vote.
5. He's involved in... a number of research projects.
6. Thoughout… history war and fighting have been seen as men's activities.
7. Amelia Earhart made... history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
8. The Louvre Museum in Paris is rich... in history: it used to be the palace of the French kings.