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 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects(影響) 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. 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. Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.
【小題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

【小題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

【小題3】Who once failed to find a job？

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

【小題4】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

【小題1】A
【小題2】C
【小題3】B
【小題4】A

解析試題分析：本文是一篇說明文，介紹了在過去的100年中，7個最重要的女人：簡-亞當斯、瑞秋卡森、安妮拉默克爾、桑德拉、撤切爾夫人、瑪麗居里。以及她們的貢獻
【小題1】細節題。由第二段最后一句Addams became the first American woman to win the Noble Peace Prize.可以知道答案，故選A。
【小題2】細節題。由第三段最后一句The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects(影響) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.可以知道答案，故選C。
【小題3】細節題。由第五段she could not find work because she was a woman可以知道答案，故選B。
【小題4】推理題。由第一段Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?可以推出答案，故選A。
考點：這是一說明文
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