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 (1867-1934)

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 succeed

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.B

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：简·亚当斯，雷切尔·卡森，安吉拉·默克尔，桑德拉·戴·奥康纳，玛格丽特·撒切尔，玛丽·居里，谁才是过去100年中最伟大的女性呢？

1. 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

”和“She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.”可知，亚当斯和居里夫人获得过诺贝尔奖。所以选A。

2. 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.”可知，《寂静的春天》描述了污染的影响和危险性，因此她是未来环境保护在努力。故选C。

3. 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.”和“In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister (首相).”可知，默克尔和撒切尔夫人都是本国第一位女性领导人。故选B。

4. could not find work because she was a woman.”可知，桑德拉曾经找不到工作。故选B。

5. do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?”以及文章内容可知，这里讲述的是伟大的女性。故选A。

考点：人物类短文阅读。