Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.

It is said that women can rule kingdoms, and some of them actually did. Below are three of the most famous queens in world history. The queen of ancient Egypt (ruling from 51 BC to 30 BC) was most famous for her determination and beauty. She was also very intelligent and well (21)        , and could speak nine languages. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years (1558-1603). She was (22)           for her strong determination and intelligence. She is considered one of the most successful queens in British history. She (23)        the powerful Spanish Navy in 1588 and encouraged the development of the arts.

Catherine II was a minor German princess who became known as Catherine the Great and ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was intelligent, ambitious, and (24)        to her adopted country. She (25)

          the Russian Empire, adding an area of more than 500,000 square kilometres. She improved education for children and women, and opened the first school for girls in Russia.

(Adapted from Global Success)

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