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 Noble Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson(1907~1964)

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

Angela Merkel(1954~)

In 2005, German chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany ’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 US Supreme Court in 1981 after years of hard work.

Margaret Thatcher(1925~)

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister. She served until 1990, which made her the first Britain 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. 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 passage 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

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.B

【解析】

试题分析: 本文主要讲述了过去的一世纪中最有影响力的几位女性，她们分别是Jane Addams、Rachel Carson、Angela Merkel、Sandra Day O’Connor、Margaret Thatcher、Marie Curie。

1.A考查细节理解题。从文中Jane Addams 部分里“In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. ”和Marie Curie部分里“She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911. ”知Jane Addams和Marie Curie获得了诺贝尔奖，故选A

2.C考查细节理解题。由第三段的句子：The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans..可以知道Rachel Carson的工作是保护环境，故选C项。

3.B考查细节理解题。从文中Angela Merkel部分里“In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country”和Margaret Thatcher部分里“In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister.”可知这两位女性的共同点是她们都是她们国家的第一位女领导人，故选B项。

4.B考查细节理解题。从文中Sandra Day O’Connor部分里“In 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman.”可知Sandra Day O’Connor在1952年由于是一名女性的原因没能够找到工作，故选B项。

考点：人物类阅读。