Question

Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)

Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)

Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影响) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Angela Merkel (1954 -   )

In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 -   )

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.

Margaret Thatcher (1925 -   )

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain’s Iron Lady.

Marie Curie (1867-19245102534)

Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.

1.Who once won the Nobel Prize?

A．Jane Addams and Marie Curie.

B．Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.

C．Marie Curie and Angela Merkel.

D．Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.

2.We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _____.

A．help the poor

B．spread geographic knowledge

C．protect the environment

D．protect the rights of women

3.What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?

A．Both of them were scientists before coming to power.

B．Both of them are the first woman head of their country.

C．Both of them are famous for being strict.

D．Both of them have worked for three terms.

4.Who once failed to find a job?

A．Jane Addams.	B．Sandra Day O’Connor.
C．Rachel Carson.	D．Margaret Thatcher.

5.What would be the best title for the text?

A．Great women .

B．Famous scientists .

C．Strong leaders .

D．Ways to success for women .

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.B

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：

1.A 细节题。根据第一部分Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.和第六部分She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.说明她们都获得诺贝尔奖，A正确。

2.C 推理题。根据第二部分. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影响) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.说明她写书让人们知道人类的行为对环境的影响，故C正确。

3.B 细节题。根据第三部分第一行Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.和

第五部分第一行Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相)说明这两位都是自己高级的领导人，故B正确。

4.B 根据第四部分第2行she could not find work because she was a woman说明B正确。

5.A 主旨大意题。文章讲述了六位对人类有很多影响的女性，故A：伟大的女性。符合句意。

考点;考查人物介绍类短文

点评：文章介绍了六位对20世纪的人类有巨大影响的女性。本文集中考查了细节题，要求考生在阅读时，把握文章细节，在关键的时间，地点和人物的方面做好标识，一提高阅读的速度和解题的效率。