Question

A（2016·新课标全国卷Ⅰ）

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. Addams 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, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery 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 teaching skills.

C. Her efforts to win a prize.

D. Her community background.

2. What was 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 U.S.?

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】本文主要介绍了在过去的一百年里四名杰出的女性以及她们对社会所做出的贡献与影响。

1.考查细节理解。根据Jane Addams(1860-1935)部分的"Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams 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"可知, Jane Addams因她的社会福利工作而出名。故选A。

2.考查细节理解。根据Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)部分的"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"可知,她不能在律师事务所工作的原因是女性会受到性别歧视。故选C。

3.考查细节理解。根据Rosa Parks(1913-2005)部分的"It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement"可知,她的举动最终推动了民权运动。故选D。

4.考查推理判断。Jane Addams是社会福利工作的带头人;Rachel Carson是环境运动的发起者;Sandra Day O’Connor是反对性别歧视的领头人;Rosa Parks是民权运动的推动者。由此可见,这四位女性都是先 驱者,故选C。