Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Catherine II was a very important queen in Russian history. (18) _________ and her real name was Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg. (19) _________, she went to Russia to marry Peter III, who was the grandson of Peter the Great. They got married in 1745 and Catherine became a Grand Duchess. Later than, Peter III became the Tsar of Russia in 1762, but he was not a good leader. He made many people angry and (20) _________. She was very smart and she worked hard to gain the support of the Russian army. In 1762, she led a coup against Peter III and she became the Empress of Russia.
Catherine II was a very powerful leader and she ruled Russia for 34 years. She was known as Catherine the Great because of all the good things she did for Russia. She made many important changes to the country. She built schools, hospitals, and libraries. She also started a museum, (21) _________ in Saint Petersburg. Moreover, Catherine II was also very interested in art and culture. She invited many famous artists and writers to come to Russia. She was a good friend of Voltaire, who was a famous French philosopher. They wrote many letters to (22) _________, and Voltaire even dedicated some of his works to Catherine II. (23) _________. She was a very important leader and she made many positive changes to Russia. She will always be remembered as one of the greatest rulers in Russian history.
(Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org.)
Question 18: A. She was born in Germany in 1729.
B. In 1729, her parents were giving birth to her.
C. Catherine II born in Germany in 1729.
D. In Germany, 1729, Catherine II born.
Question 19: A. When she was being 15 years old B. While she was being 15 years old
C. While she was 15 years old D. When she was 15 years old
Question 20: A. Catherine was knowing that something had to be done.
B. Something had known to be done by Catherine.
C. Catherine knew that something had to be done.
D. Something were known to be done by Catherine.
Question 21: A. which was now the famous Hermitage Museum
B. which is now the famous Hermitage Museum
C. that was being the famous Hermitage Museum
D. that is now the famous Hermitage Museum
Question 22: A. one another B. each another C. one other D. each other
Question 23: A. Unluckily, Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67
B. Luckily, Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67
C. Unluckily, Catherine II was dying in 1796 at the age of 67
D. Fortunately, Catherine II was dying in 1796 at the age of 67

Question

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
	Catherine II was a very important queen in Russian history. (18) _________ and her real name was Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg. (19) _________, she went to Russia to marry Peter III, who was the grandson of Peter the Great. They got married in 1745 and Catherine became a Grand Duchess. Later than, Peter III became the Tsar of Russia in 1762, but he was not a good leader. He made many people angry and (20) _________. She was very smart and she worked hard to gain the support of the Russian army. In 1762, she led a coup against Peter III and she became the Empress of Russia.
	Catherine II was a very powerful leader and she ruled Russia for 34 years. She was known as Catherine the Great because of all the good things she did for Russia. She made many important changes to the country. She built schools, hospitals, and libraries. She also started a museum, (21) _________  in Saint Petersburg. Moreover, Catherine II was also very interested in art and culture. She invited many famous artists and writers to come to Russia. She was a good friend of Voltaire, who was a famous French philosopher. They wrote many letters to (22) _________, and Voltaire even dedicated some of his works to Catherine II. (23) _________. She was a very important leader and she made many positive changes to Russia. She will always be remembered as one of the greatest rulers in Russian history.	
(Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org.)
Question 18:	A. She was born in Germany in 1729.	
	B. In 1729, her parents were giving birth to her.	
	C. Catherine II born in Germany in 1729.		
	D. In Germany, 1729, Catherine II born.
Question 19:	A. When she was being 15 years old	B. While she was being 15 years old 	
	C. While she was 15 years old	D. When she was 15 years old
Question 20:	A. Catherine was knowing that something had to be done.	
	B. Something had known to be done by Catherine.
	C. Catherine knew that something had to be done.	
	D. Something were known to be done by Catherine.
Question 21:	A. which was now the famous Hermitage Museum	
	B. which is now the famous Hermitage Museum
	C. that was being the famous Hermitage Museum	
	D. that is now the famous Hermitage Museum
Question 22: 	A. one another  	B. each another   	C. one other  	D. each other  
Question 23:	A. Unluckily, Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67	
	B. Luckily, Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67
	C. Unluckily, Catherine II was dying in 1796 at the age of 67	
	D. Fortunately, Catherine II was dying in 1796 at the age of 67

Accepted Answer

Here are the correct answers with explanations in Vietnamese:

18. A. She was born in Germany in 1729.
Câu này nói về nơi sinh và năm sinh của Catherine II. Đáp án A là câu trả lời đúng nhất.

19. D. When she was 15 years old
Câu này nói về tuổi của Catherine II khi cô ấy đến Nga để kết hôn với Peter III. Đáp án D là câu trả lời đúng nhất.

20. C. Catherine knew that something had to be done.
Câu này nói về việc Catherine II nhận ra rằng cần phải làm gì đó để thay đổi tình hình. Đáp án C là câu trả lời đúng nhất.

21. B. which is now the famous Hermitage Museum
Câu này nói về việc Catherine II thành lập một bảo tàng ở Saint Petersburg. Đáp án B là câu trả lời đúng nhất.

22. D. each other
Câu này nói về việc Catherine II và Voltaire trao đổi thư từ với nhau. Đáp án D là câu trả lời đúng nhất.

23. (No answer is provided in the options, as the sentence should be "Fortunately, Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67" or "Catherine II died in 1796 at the age of 67" without any adverb)
Câu này nói về việc Catherine II qua đời vào năm 1796. Không có đáp án nào trong các lựa chọn là đúng nhất.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23. Catherine II was a very important queen in Russian history. (...