高考英语复习《阅读理解》课时作业(16)含解析.docx

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1、课时作业16I .阅读理解(全国卷I)You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (I8601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams

2、to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社 IX) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (19071964)If it werent for Rachel

3、 Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O*Connor (1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her

4、 class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

5、Rosa Parks (19132005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. The o

6、nly tired I was, was tired of giving in, “ said Parks.1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.2. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in l

7、aw.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U. S.?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor.D. Rosa Parks.4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.答案与解析本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在过去100年里四位很有影响力的杰出女性。1. A 细节理解题。该题问的是Jane Addams在历史上以什么闻名。根据第二段第一句并结合第二段内容可知，她以她的社会工作而闻名。故选A。2. C 推理判断题。该题问的是OConnor被