Question

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 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.

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(最高法院). 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 (联合抵制). 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 efforts to win a prize.    B. Her lack of proper training in law.

C. Her social work.    D. Her community background.

2.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.

3.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. C

2. D

3. C

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文，结束了美国历史上的一些先驱者，Jane Addams开创了社会工作；Sandra Day O’Connor成为第一个参加美国最高法院的女性，为美国的女权运动做出了贡献；Rosa Parks不屈服于种族歧视，才引起美国的民权运动。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段第一句Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.可知收到社会工作者帮助过的人都要感谢Jane Addams，正是她开创了社会工作，这让她在历史上非常出名。故C项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据最后一段三四句“But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott (联合抵制). It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement.”可知正是因为Rosa Parks不屈服于种族歧视，才引起美国的民权运动。Rosa Parks对美国的民权有巨大的贡献。故D项正确。

3.推理判断题。根据文章内容可知Jane Addams开创了社会工作；Sandra Day O’Connor成为第一个参加美国最高法院的女性，为美国的女权运动做出了贡献；Rosa Parks不屈服于种族歧视，才引起美国的民权运动。他们都是各行业的先驱者。故C项正确。