1、语 篇 提 能.阅读理解Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (18601935)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 Pri
2、ze.Rachel Carson (19071964)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 worlds lakes and oceans.Angela Merke
3、l (1954)In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germanys leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.Sandra Day OConnor (1930)When Sandra Day OConnor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not
4、 find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the US. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.Margaret Thatcher (19252013)In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britains first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first Britis
5、h leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britains Iron Lady.Marie Curie(18671934)Polishborn 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
6、 arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.语篇解读本文介绍了100年来影响世界的六位伟大女性。1Who 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.答案与解析A细节理解题。Jane Addams获得了诺贝尔和
7、平奖，Marie Curie获得了诺贝尔物理奖和化学奖。2We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _.A. help the poorB. spread geographic knowledgeC. protect the environmentD. protect the rights of women答案与解析C细节理解题。根据文章对Rachel Carson的描述可知，她让人们意识到污染对人类及环境的影响。故C项正确。3What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have
8、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.答案与解析B细节理解题。根据文章对这两个人的描述可知她们都是她们国家的第一位女性领导人。.短文改错Hi Susan，Were planning a party for Xiaom
9、ings birthday, that will be held at 8 pm this Friday after the evening classes. Wed like to invited you to the party. We want to give him a surprise, so please keep quietly about it. Well gather at the Students Club, and each of them will prepare a little present. When he comes, and well light the c
10、andles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for him. Then the cake will cut and well sing several song and play games. The party is going to last about a hour. Itll be nice to see how exciting he will be. Im sure you would have a good time at the party, too.Yours，Li Hua答案Hi Susan，Were planning a party
11、 for Xiaomings birthday, will be held at 8 pm this Friday after the evening classes. Wed like to you to the party. We want to give him a surprise, so please keep about it. Well gather at the Students Club, and each of will prepare a little present. When he comes, well light the candles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for him. Then the cake will cut and well sing several and play games. The party is going to last about hour. Itll be nice to see how he will be. Im sure you have a good time at the party, too.Yours，Li Hua
