题目内容
Stanford University was founded by Leland Stanford in 1884, _______________ his son who had died before.
A.in spite of | B.in case of | C.in memory of | D.in search of |
C
解析试题分析:in spite of尽管;in case of万一;in memory of纪念;in search of寻找。
句意:斯坦福大学于1884年有斯坦福创办,目的为了纪念早已过世的儿子。根据句意故选C。
考点:考查固定介词短语的意义。
点评:固定短语的用法及意义是高考的单选及短文改错常考的内容,需要考生平时的积累。
即学即练:______ the bad weather, we went fishing.
A. in spite of B. in case of C. in memory of D. in search of
解析:A 句意:我们不顾恶劣的天气而去钓鱼了。
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 (1867-19245102534)
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 . |