Question

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You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams(1860—1935)

   Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

    Rachel Carson(1907—1964)

    If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

    Sandra Day O’Connor(1930—present)

    When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

    Rosa Parks(1913—2005)

    On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. ＂The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,＂ said Parks.

1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?

A. Her social work.         B. Her lack of proper training in law.

C. Her efforts to win a prize.       D. Her community background.

2. What is the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?

A. Her lack of proper training in law.      B. Her little work experience in court.

C. The discrimination against women.     D. The poor financial conditions.

3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?

A. Jane Addams.      B. Rachel Carson.       C. Sandra Day O’Connor.  D. Rosa Parks.

4.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A. They are highly educated.           B. They are truly creative.

C. They are pioneers.                 D. They are peace-lovers.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.C

【解析】

【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几位著名的女性先驱，她们在各自的领域做出了非凡的贡献。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知她是一位社会工作者，后面说她获得过诺贝尔和平奖。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman可知，她因为是女性而被法律公司拒绝录用。故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据末段倒数第二句中的and kicked off the civil-rights movement可知，Rosa Parks对民权运动作出了贡献。故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据文章对这几个人物的介绍可知，这些女性都是在各自的领域为社会作出贡献的先驱。故选C。