Condoleezza Rice is used to standing out. It is not only because she holds the position as U.S. Secretary of State. Her youth, gender and skin color have 36 a lot of attention throughout her political career.
Condoleezza Rice, 37 as Condi to her close friends, was born in 1954 in Birmingham. During 1950s,blacks were not treated as 38 citizens in the south. Although slavery was 39 in 1865,the southern states passed their own laws to continue the 40 of blacks and whites. Despite the discrimination 41 black people, her parents told her she could become? 42 she wanted. They taught her to believe that great things were 43 for her.
Rice was a gifted student with a 44 for the piano and she entered college at the age of 15 with the 45 of becoming a concert pianist. Along the way she was 46 by political? scientist Josef Korbel, the father of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Rice 47 her plans and studied international politics, and in the 1980s she was teaching at Stanford University, 48 her career developed quickly. She 49 on George H. Bush's national security council(顾问) in 1989.Later she 50 to Stanford, and became its youngest, first female and first 51 provost after two years.
In 2001,Rice re-entered the political world, 52 George W. Bush's national security advisor. She has drawn international 53 in this position, and has been the most powerful national security advisors in American 54 .
She held this position until 2005,when 55 Secretary of State.
36.A. directed B. turned C. paid D. attracted?
37.A. known B. Considered C. Seen D. accepted?
38.A. respectful B. equal C. different D. noble?
39.A. finished B. Stopped C. Prevented D. ended?
40.A. difference B. disagreement C. separation D. division?
41.A. against B. to C. with D. towards?
42.A. whoever B. whomever C. whatever D. whichever?
43.A. desiring B. waiting C. preparing D. longing?
44.A. talent B. interest C. hobby D. favourite?
45.A. purpose B. goal C. intention D. attention?
46.A. effected B. affected C. impressed D. influenced?
47.A. changed B. postponed C. cancelled D. exchanged?
48.A. which B. where C. when D. that?
49.A. acted B. waited C. served D. called?
50.A. paid a visit B. showed concern C. attended D. returned?
51.A. black B. white C. capable D. efficient?
52.A. turning B. holding C. becoming D. taking?
53.A. praise B. approval C. criticism D. attention?
54.A. politics B. history C. culture D. government?
55.A. elected B. invited C. appointed D. succeeded??
36-40 DABDC 41-45 ACBAC 46-50 DABCD 51-55 ACDBC
36. D attract a lot of attention“引起了人们的许多关注”;direct/turn one's attention to“把注意力转向……”；pay one's attention to“对……注意”。此空说明美国第一任黑人国务卿康多莉扎·赖斯的肤色等是世人关注的焦点。?
37.A known as Condi to her close friends“朋友们知道她名叫Condi”，其他动词虽然可与as连用，但是词义不合语境。?
38.B equal“平等的”，根据上下文可知：在20世纪50年代的美国，黑人没有被当作平等的公民?对待?。?
39.D end“终止，废除”，题意为“虽然奴隶制被废除，但是在美国南部种族隔离依然存在”，可见赖斯小的时候所处的生活环境非常恶劣。?
40.C separation“分离；隔离”。?
41.A 名词discrimination之后通常后接against，表示“对……歧视”。?
42.C whatever she wanted为宾语从句。本句意为“她的父母告诉她长大愿意当什么都可以”。?
43.B wait for“等待”。她的父母使她相信“天将降大任于斯人”，wait for somebody/something to do...为固定句型，意为“等待某人做某事；等待某事的?发生?”。
44.A have a talent for“在……有天赋”；have/show interest in“对……有兴趣”。此空是说赖斯的音乐天赋极佳。?
45.C intention“意图”，句意为：由于音乐天赋极佳，她曾经有意成为一个钢琴家。?
46.D was influenced by“受到……的影响”，强调由于受到某种潜移默化的影响，而引起一些变化。?
47.A changed her plans“改变了计划/想法”。?
48.B where引导定语从句，对前面的专有名词Stanford University 进行补充说明：正是在Stanford University,康多莉扎·赖斯的政治生涯快速?发展?。?
49.C serve on“担任”；act on“对……起作用”；call on“号召，呼吁，邀请，访问，指派”；wait on“招待，拜访”。此处指赖斯担任乔治·布什总统的国家安全事务顾问。?
50.D 这几个词组和单词都可以和to搭配：return to“返回”;pay a visit to “拜访”；concern to“担心，担忧”；attend to “专心，照顾”。根据上下文可知，她后来重返Stanford University,还升迁到教务长之职。?
51.A 选black,说明赖斯为那里第一个当教务长的女黑人。?
52.C become“成为，担任”，becoming 为现在分词作状语，表示结果。?
53.D attention“关注”。词组draw attention to“引起注意”。?
54.B in history为固定词组，意为“历史上；有史以来”。赖斯是美国历史上的权力最大的国家安全事务顾问。?
55.C appoint“任命”，非限制性定语从句when(she was) appointed Secretary of State中省略了主语和助动词，“她担任国家安全事务顾问，一直到2005年她被总统任命为美国的国务卿”。
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Dear all,
Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa I’arks.
Susan Miller
Secretary
Dear Susan,
Please forward this message to students of my history class.
Besides the life story of Bosa Parks in the textbook,the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.
Ted Hume
The early experiences of Rosa Parks (1913-2005),long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,”were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time.The black woman,however,turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.“By sitting down,”remarked John Lewis,“she was standing up for all Americans.”
Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).
Parks died on Oct. 24,2005,At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery,a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life.Rice said she and others,who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention,might not have realized her impact(影响) on their lives,“but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks,I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”
After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol,U.S. President Bush,members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects.In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol,a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.
What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?
A.To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.
B.To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.
C.To help the students organize a lecture.
D.To answer Professor Hume’s last email.
What does the underlined word “forward” mean?
A.Explain. B.Send.
C.Take. D.Read.
The political impact on Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she ______.
A.helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success
B.joined the civil rights movement at a young age
C.made racial equality a common value in American society
D.set a good example in her early life for other black Americans
How was Rosa Parks treated after her death?
A.She was named “mother of the civil rights movement”.
B.She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.
C.She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
D.She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.
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Dear all,
Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa Parks.
Susan Miller
Secretary
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Dear Susan，
Please forward this message to students of my history class.
Besides the life story of Rosa Parks in the textbook，the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.
Ted Hume
The early experiences of Rosa Parks（1913-2005），long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement.” were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time. The black woman，however，turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her scat on a bus to a white man. “By sitting down.” remarked John Lewis，“she was standing up for all Americans.”
Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom（1996）and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).
Parks died on Oct.24，2005，At St. Paul A，M，E，Church in Montgomery，a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life. Rice said she and others，who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention. might not have realized her impact(影响)on their lives，“but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks，I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”
After her casket（灵柩）was placed at the Capitol. U.S. President Bush，members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects. In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol，a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.
63. What is the main purpose of Susan’s email？
A. To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.
B. To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.
C. To help the students organize a lecture. D. To answer Professor Hume’s last email.
64. What does the underlined word “forward” mean？
A. Explain. B. Send. C. Take. D. Read.
65. The political impact of lose Parks lies in the fact that she ___________.
A. helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success
B. joined the civil rights movement at a young age
C. made racial equality a common value in American society
D. set a good example in her early life for other black Americans
66. How was Rosa Parks treated after her death？
A. She was named “mother of the civil rights movement.”
B. She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.
C. She was given the President Medal of Freedom.
D. She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.
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Dear all,
Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa I’arks.
Susan Miller
Secretary
Dear Susan,
Please forward this message to students of my history class.
Besides the life story of Bosa Parks in the textbook,the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.
Ted Hume
The early experiences of Rosa Parks (1913-2005),long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,”were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time.The black woman,however,turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.“By sitting down,”remarked John Lewis,“she was standing up for all Americans.”
Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).
Parks died on Oct. 24,2005,At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery,a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life.Rice said she and others,who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention,might not have realized her impact(影响) on their lives,“but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks,I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”
After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol,U.S. President Bush,members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects.In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol,a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.
【小题1】What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?
| A．To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class. |
| B．To introduce to the students Rosa Parks. |
| C．To help the students organize a lecture. |
| D．To answer Professor Hume’s last email. |
| A．Explain. | B．Send. |
| C．Take. | D．Read. |
| A．helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success |
| B．joined the civil rights movement at a young age |
| C．made racial equality a common value in American society |
| D．set a good example in her early life for other black Americans |
| A．She was named “mother of the civil rights movement”. |
| B．She was received by President Bush at the Capitol. |
| C．She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. |
| D．She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol. |
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科目：高中英语 来源：江西省泰和六中2009-2010学年高二下学期期中考试试题（英语） 题型：阅读理解
第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分满分40分)
US first lady Michelle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women on a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released recently.
Michelle Obama debuted（初次露面）at No.40,coming in ahead of talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.
Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits,remained NO.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession（经济衰退） lasts.
The list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach and career accomplishments. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice fell off the list after leaving office in January. Rice’s successor （继任者）,Hillary Clinton, came in at NO.36, dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.
“women im power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy （慈善）by making daring and unconventional moves,”Forbes said.“Gone are the days of women feeling they must stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”
“Highly ambitious women… are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience,” the business magazine said.
Merkel,55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and succeeded in retaining(保留) power in a federal election not long ago.
Michelle Obama,45,has won fans for her down-to-earth personality, her support of causes including healthy eating and the arts.
1.Condoleezza Rice is not included on the list probably because_______________ .
A. she exercises less influence
B. she keeps her new job a secret
C. she has become an ordinary woman
D. she is silent after leaving office
2.Hillary Clinton was ranked No.28 last year because_____________
A. she was the former first lady
B. she was running for president then
C. she frequently appeared in public
D. she got support from her husband
3. We learn from the passage that powerful women today_____________
A. change their jobs more frequently
B. are better political leaders than men
C. are not content with being housewives
D. have changed their traditional concept
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The most powerful women in the world
B. Women in power are rising to leadership postitions
C. Forbes: Germany’s Merkel again most powerful woman
D. Forbes: The rise and fall of the women in power
D. The latest source of biofuel
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科目：高中英语 来源：江西省四校2010届高三下学期期中联考试题（英语） 题型：阅读理解
第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分满分40分)
US first lady Michelle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women on a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released recently.
Michelle Obama debuted（初次露面）at No.40,coming in ahead of talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.
Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits,remained NO.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession（经济衰退） lasts.
The list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach and career accomplishments. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice fell off the list after leaving office in January. Rice’s successor （继任者）,Hillary Clinton, came in at NO.36, dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.
“women im power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy （慈善）by making daring and unconventional moves,”Forbes said.“Gone are the days of women feeling they must stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”
“Highly ambitious women… are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience,” the business magazine said.
Merkel,55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and succeeded in retaining(保留) power in a federal election not long ago.
Michelle Obama,45,has won fans for her down-to-earth personality, her support of causes including healthy eating and the arts.
1.Condoleezza Rice is not included on the list probably because_______________ .
A. she exercises less influence
B. she keeps her new job a secret
C. she has become an ordinary woman
D. she is silent after leaving office
2.Hillary Clinton was ranked No.28 last year because_____________
A. she was the former first lady
B. she was running for president then
C. she frequently appeared in public
D. she got support from her husband
3. We learn from the passage that powerful women today_____________
A. change their jobs more frequently
B. are better political leaders than men
C. are not content with being housewives
D. have changed their traditional concept
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The most powerful women in the world
B. Women in power are rising to leadership postitions
C. Forbes: Germany’s Merkel again most powerful woman
D. Forbes: The rise and fall of the women in power
D. The latest source of biofuel
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