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, 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 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 well-known 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 turned down by the law firm?
A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court.
C. Women’s being looked down upon. 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.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why was the Mesa Verde National Park built?
A. To attract more visitors.
B. To earn money.
C. To protect the culture of ancient Native Americans.
2.What language do the words“Mesa Verde”belong to?
A. English. B. Spanish. C. French.
3.How many ruins were discovered in all?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How has the man been feeling lately?
A. Lonely. B. Unhappy. C. Depressed.
2.What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. To learn English. B. To join a club. C. To do exercise.
3.What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man is the woman's elder brother.
B. You don't feel alone when you have a close friend.
C. The man comes from north America.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man go to see the doctor?
A. Because he is seriously ill.
B. Because he wants to see death.
C. Because the doctor wants his money.
2.What does the doctor advise the man to do?
A. Take more medicine.
B. Have a holiday.
C. Give some of his money to poor people.
3.How do you find the man?
A. He is honest.
B. He is careless about his health.
C. He cares for his money beyond everything else.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who are the two speakers?
A. A man and his wife. B. A man and his sister. C. A man and his girlfriend.
2.Why is the man unhappy about their weekends?
A. They seldom invite friends over.
B. They seldom go out for a picnic.
C. They seldom spend weekends together.
3.Which aspect of the picnic do the man and woman differ on?
A. Who should get the car ready.
B. How many friends they should invite.
C. What food and drink they should prepare.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long is it since they met each other?
A. More than one year. B. Less than one year. C. Three months.
2.Where does the man work?
A. In a food factory. B. At a university. C. At the National Bank.
3.Which of the following is true?
A. The woman speaks German better than Spanish.
B. Tom, John's son, is in Grade Three.
C. The man has two children.
