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
success for women