Read the text and mark the best option A, B, C or D to complete each gap. WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Ada Lovelace is often rega...

Read the text and mark the best option A, B, C or D to complete each gap.

WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Ada Lovelace is often regarded as the world's first computer programmer. In the 1800s, she wrote an algorithm for a machine called the Analytical Engine, which is considered the first of its kind. (17) ____________, her contribution went largely unnoticed for many years.

Moving into the 20th century, Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-American actress, not only shone in Hollywood but also made a significant impact on the world of technology. During World War II, she co-invented a frequency-hopping system that helped create modern wireless communication methods like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Unfortunately, (18) ____________.

Grace Hopper, born in 1906, was a pioneer in computer programming. She created the first compiler, a program that translates written language into computer code. (19) ____________, she was often overlooked in a male-dominated field. Nonetheless, her contributions to computing are now widely acknowledged.

In 1991, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to go to space. (20) ____________. Nevertheless, Ochoa's career was often highlighted for her ethnicity and gender, rather than her technical achievements. Today, (21) ____________, are continuing to lead the way in technology. Dr. Li plays an important role in the fields of AI and machine learning, helping to shape the future of these technologies. However, there are still fewer women than men in tech leadership positions, although more young women are pursuing careers in tech.

Question 17.

A. Therefore, she gained worldwide recognition and respect during her entire lifetime

B. Moreover, many of her colleagues immediately celebrated her mathematical discoveries

C. However, due to the fact that women were rarely acknowledged in the world of science and technology

D. Consequently, she became a popular lecturer who was admired for her computing expertise

Question 18.

A. she retired from Hollywood to focus fully on her scientific inventions and research career

B. she faced challenges being taken seriously as a scientist because she was primarily seen as an actress.

C. her system was instantly adopted worldwide by the military and transformed war communications immediately

D. she abandoned her scientific work completely after her first unsuccessful attempt at developing new devices

Question 19.

A. Even though she made numerous significant contributions

B. Because significant contributions from her were considered less numerous than others

C. Since she regarded her own numerous contributions as less significant than expected

D. While numerous significant contributions were made by her colleagues instead

Question 20.

A. Because she was an astronaut and engineer, she has helped paving the way for women in STEM fields

B. As an astronaut and engineer, she has helped pave the way for women in STEM fields

C. While working as an astronaut and engineer, she was helped pave the way for women in STEM fields

D. In her role of astronaut and engineer, she helps to pave the way of women in STEM fields

Question 21.

A. women in artificial intelligence and robotics, advancing research on algorithms and automation

B. women like Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a renowned expert in artificial intelligence

C. women in artificial intelligence, contributing important insights into the development of machine learning

D. women in AI and data science, making progress in understanding the role of neural networks In society