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【题目】After learning about these famous women, you will know you can do a lot for society, and make a difference to the world in your lifetime.

	Amelia Earhart(1897-1937 ) Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937. However, her flight went missing on that trip and she was never seen again.
	Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965 ) Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. Later, she set up one of the world's first cosmetic ( 化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil山at comes from sheep's wool, with flowers. Because of that, she became the world's richest woman at that time.
	Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003 ) Katharine Hepburn was known for playing strong-willed women in her films. She won four Academy Awards(奥斯卡金像奖) for Best Actress, the most an actress has ever won. Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women, which wasn't allowed at that time.
	Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) Emmeline was a great woman activist. She helped British women get the right to vote. She fought for the rights of women all the time with the help of her husband in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After she lost her husband, she worked together with her three daughters and formed The Women Social and Political Union.

【1】According to the passage, which word can best describe Amelia Earhart?

A. Brave.B. Careful.C. Lucky.D. Energetic.

【2】What was the problem for Helena Rubinstein when she moved to Australia?

A. She didn't have any money.B. She couldn't speak English.

C. She knew nothing about business.D. She didn't know how to dress up.

【3】How many times did Katharine Hepburn win Academy Awards for Best Actress?

A. Once.B. Twice.C. Three times.D. Four times.

【4】What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for during her lifetime?

A. Her dream to be a pilot.B. Women's rights in the UK.

C. Women's rights in the USA.D. Her dream to be an actress.

【5】What do the four women above have in common?

A. A creative mind.B. A warm heart.C. A pioneer spirit.D. A good education.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】D

【4】B

【5】C

【解析】

本文通过对四位女性的介绍，让我们了解了这些著名的女性，使我们知道我们可以为社会做很多事情，并且在我们的一生中会对世界做出改变。

【1】推理判断题。A. Brave. 勇敢的；B. Careful. 小心的；C. Lucky. 幸运的；D. Energetic. 精力充沛的。根据Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937. 阿米莉亚·埃尔哈特是1932年第一位独自飞越大西洋的女性。1935年，她从夏威夷飞往加利福尼亚，成为第一名女飞行员。1937年，她开始了她毕生的飞越世界的梦想。可以推知，阿米莉亚·埃尔哈特是一位勇敢的女性。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. 1902年，海伦娜·鲁宾斯坦移居澳大利亚，没有说英语的能力。可知，海伦娜·鲁宾斯坦搬到澳大利亚后的问题是她不会说英语。故选B。

【3】细节理解题。A. Once.一次；B. Twice.两次；C. Three times.三次；D. Four times.四次。根据She won four Academy Awards(奥斯卡金像奖) for Best Actress, the most an actress has ever won. 她获得了四次奥斯卡奖（奥斯卡金像奖），获得最佳女演员奖，这是一位女演员获得过的最多的奖项。可知，凯瑟琳·赫本获得过4次奥斯卡最佳女主角奖。故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据She fought for the rights of women all the time with the help of her husband in the late 19th century and early 20th century. 19世纪末20世纪初，她一直在丈夫的帮助下为妇女的权利而战。可知，艾美琳·潘克赫斯特一生都为了英国妇女权利而奋斗。故选B。

【5】推理判断题。A. A creative mind. 创造性思维；B. A warm heart. 热情的心；C. A pioneer spirit. 开拓精神；D. A good education. 良好的教育。根据Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. 阿米莉亚·埃尔哈特是1932年第一位独自飞越大西洋的女性。由句子Later, she set up one of the world's first cosmetic ( 化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil at comes from sheep's wool, with flowers. 后来，她将羊毛脂与鲜花混合后成立了世界上第一家化妆品公司。根据Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women, which wasn't allowed at that time.可知，她第一次改变了妇女的着装风格。根据Emmeline was a great woman activist. She helped British women get the right to vote. 埃米林是一位伟大的女性活动家。她帮助英国妇女获得投票权。从这几句话中可以推知这四位女性都具有开拓精神。故选C。