Question

Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)
Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)
Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影響) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Angela Merkel (1954 -   )
In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 -   )
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 -   )
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.
Marie Curie (1867-19245102534)
Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (輻射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.
小題1:Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A．Jane Addams and Marie Curie.

B．Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.

C．Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.

D．Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.

小題2:We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _____.

A．help the poor

B．spread geographic knowledge

C．protect the environment

D．protect the rights of women

小題3:What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?

A．Both of them were scientists before coming to power.

B．Both of them are the first woman head of their country.

C．Both of them are famous for being strict.

D．Both of them have worked for three terms.

小題4:Who once failed to find a job?

A．Jane Addams.	B．Sandra Day O’Connor.
C．Rachel Carson.	D．Margaret Thatcher.

小題5:What would be the best title for the text?

A．Great women .

B．Famous scientists .

C．Strong leaders .

D．Ways to success for women .

Answer 1

小題1:A
小題2:C
小題3:B
小題4:B
小題5:A

試題分析：
小題1:A 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第一部分Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.和第六部分She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.說(shuō)明她們都獲得諾貝爾獎(jiǎng)，A正確。
小題2:C 推理題。根據(jù)第二部分. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影響) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.說(shuō)明她寫(xiě)書(shū)讓人們知道人類(lèi)的行為對(duì)環(huán)境的影響，故C正確。
小題3:B 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第三部分第一行Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.和
第五部分第一行Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相)說(shuō)明這兩位都是自己高級(jí)的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人，故B正確。
小題4:B 根據(jù)第四部分第2行she could not find work because she was a woman說(shuō)明B正確。
小題5:A 主旨大意題。文章講述了六位對(duì)人類(lèi)有很多影響的女性，故A：偉大的女性。符合句意。
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