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【题目】“Holding girls back from an education is robbing them of their dignity (尊严),” says Mariam, a teacher, in an interview with Action Press.

“I feel proud when I tell people that I’m from Swat in Pakistan, with its green and mountainous valley. But I don’t feel proud about the number of women and girls where I’m from who are still being unable to enjoy the right for an education.

“I have taught many students — including Malaya, the young education activist who was shot in the head as travelling to school in Pakistan after campaigning for girls’ education. Among them I see the dignity that education can offer. This is why I have long been devoted to teaching, and why I am doing what I can to make sure that all girls have the chance to go to school.

“At the Khushaal school and college in Mingora, many girls are prevented from going to school because of poverty and fights. However, the most common reasons for girls not attending classes are cultural. People fear that females will become too independent if educated. Instead, parents prefer to marry off girls early. Girls and young women are considered a financial burden if left dependent on their parents.”

“In the school where I have been teaching for over ten years, I have seen how this discrimination plays out. Parents regard an educated and independent female as being too clever for her own. Even if parents agree to give a girl an education, a limit is set to the number of years for her to attend classes and it is common for girls to make it through only primary school. This is why I have been working tirelessly to change these damaging views and cultural practices. These are crimes against humanity (人道),which I have no choice but to strongly accuse of.”

“Malala was right to fight for her education.” says Mariam, who will be in New York with UNESCO (联合国教科文组织), delivering a speech calling for world leaders to make sure every child gets a chance to go to school.

【1】What does Mariam take pride in?

A. Her dignity from education.

B. Her lifelong devotion to teaching.

C. Her hometown with fantastic scenery.

D. Her experience as a speech maker.

【2】What is the major reason to prevent girls from going to school?

A. The constant fights across the country.

B. The lack of financial support for schooling.

C. The limited time allowed to attend classes.

D. The traditional views on females’ social role.

【3】What will Mariam appeal for in her speech?

A. Accusing of the shooting of the schoolgirl.

B. Sex balance among children of school age.

C. Equal access for boys and girls to education.

D. Independence of girls with a good education.

【4】Which of the following is true about Mariam？

A. Malala event motivated her to work years for children.

B. She spoke in favour of Malala’s action in the interview.

C. A press invited her to attend a conference in New York.

D. She started a campaign with Malala for females’ freedom.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一对话式新闻报道。主要介绍了Action Press的记者在采访一位老师Mariam时就女孩的教育现状进行讨论。

【1】C 细节理解题。根据文中第二段的I feel proud when I tell people that I’m from Swat in Pakistan, with its green and mountainous valley可知她以自己美丽的家乡而自豪。故选C。

【2】D 推理判断题。根据文中第四段的the most common reasons for girls not attending classes are cultural. People fear that females will become too independent if educated. Instead, parents prefer to marry off girls early. Girls and young women are considered a financial burden if left dependent on their parents.可知是关于妇女社会角色传统观点阻止女孩子上学。故选D。

【3】C 细节理解题。根据文中第二段的This is why I have long been devoted to teaching, and why I am doing what I can to make sure that all girls have the chance to go to school和最后一段的delivering a speech calling for world leaders to make sure every child gets a chance to go to school可知Mariam渴望女孩和男孩一样有获得教育的权利。故选C。

【4】B 推理判断题。根据文中最后一段的”Malata was right to fight for her education.” says Mariam.可知她在采访中表示她将在联合国教科文组织的会议上发表的演讲表示支持Malala的行动。故选B。