Question

    You probably have heard of many famous people like Marie Curie, 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 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 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 pioneers.

C. They are peace-lovers. D. They are truly creative.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.B

【解析】

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1.推理判断题。根据Jane Addams 部分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 .（Addams帮助穷人，为和平而努力。她通过为有需要的人建立庇护所、促进教育和服务来鼓励社区意识。）由此可以推断出，Jane Addams在历史上，因为她的社会福利工作而出名，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据Sandra Day O'Connor部分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Sandra Day O'Connor被律师事务所拒绝的原因是对妇女的歧视，故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据Rosa Parks部分It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement.（它持续了一年多，并引发了民权运动。）可知Rosa Parks为美国民权运动做出了巨大贡献，故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据第一段Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?（在以下列出的杰出女性中，你认为谁是过去100年里最重要的女性）由此推断出，文章中提到的女性都是先驱者，故选B。