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　　As late as 1800, women's only place was in the home. The idea of women in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1846, they had to sign their books with men's names instead.

　　Teaching was the first profession (职业)open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College in Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.

　　Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be“ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England's first training school for nurses in 1860.

　　The invention of the typewriter (打字机) in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By1990, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals, and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.

1．Why couldn't women become teachers easily? Because ________.

[　　]

A．the first profession open to them was writing

B．most schools and colleges were open only to men

C．they wanted to be nurses instead

D．they had to work in the business world

2．The article suggests that ________ .

[　　]

A．a woman can do all kinds of professional jobs better than a man

B．women cannot learn to use typewriters

C．all nurses are rich and well-educated women

D．nursing is a good profession for women

3．The article is mainly about ________ .

[　　]

A．women in the business world

B．the famous Bronte sisters

C．schools and colleges in America

D．rights for American women

4．Which fact does the article lead you to believe? ________ .

A．The Bronte sisters thought that they were men

B．England's fist training school for nurses was in Ohio

C．There are more men than women in professional jobs

D．Women find it necessary to work harder than before

5．Which of the following is true?

[　　]

A．The first typewriter was made in 1970' s

B．Most women in England are doctors and lawyers

C．People's ideas about women's work have changed

D．The 18th century saw a changing world for women

阅读理解

　　As late as 1800, women's only place was in the home. The idea of women in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1846, they had to sign their books with men's names instead.

　　Teaching was the first profession (职业)open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College in Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.

　　Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be“ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England's first training school for nurses in 1860.

　　The invention of the typewriter (打字机) in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By1990, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals, and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.

1．Why couldn't women become teachers easily? Because ________.

[　　]

A．the first profession open to them was writing

B．most schools and colleges were open only to men

C．they wanted to be nurses instead

D．they had to work in the business world

2．The article suggests that ________ .

[　　]

A．a woman can do all kinds of professional jobs better than a man

B．women cannot learn to use typewriters

C．all nurses are rich and well-educated women

D．nursing is a good profession for women

3．The article is mainly about ________ .

[　　]

A．women in the business world

B．the famous Bronte sisters

C．schools and colleges in America

D．rights for American women

4．Which fact does the article lead you to believe? ________ .

A．The Bronte sisters thought that they were men

B．England's fist training school for nurses was in Ohio

C．There are more men than women in professional jobs

D．Women find it necessary to work harder than before

5．Which of the following is true?

[　　]

A．The first typewriter was made in 1970' s

B．Most women in England are doctors and lawyers

C．People's ideas about women's work have changed

D．The 18th century saw a changing world for women

Alex quit his job and made up his mind to become a self-employed writer， no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, set up a used typewriter and settled down to work.

　 After a year or so, however, Alex began to doubt himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by selling what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test—even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadowland (虚幻世界) of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.

One day Alex got a call,“We need an assistant, and we’re paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was real money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment ,a used car and more. Besides, he could write in his spare time. As the dollars were dancing in Alex’s head, something cleared his senses. He had dreamed of being a writer--full time. “Thanks, but no,” Alex said firmly and swiftly, “I’m going to stick it out and write.”

After Alex got off the phone, he pulled out everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a paper bag, saying to himself, “There’s everything you’ve made of yourself so far. I’m not sure I ever felt so low.”

Finally his work was published in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that few writers ever experience. The shadows had turned into focus of attention.

Then one day, Alex found a box filled with things he had owned years before. Inside was a paper bag with two cans and 18 cents. Suddenly he pictured himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the courage and persistence(坚毅) it takes to stay the course(持续到底) in the shadowland.

59. Why did Alex give up his job?

A .Because he didn’t like the working conditions.　 B. Because he couldn’t earn enough to make a living.

C. Because he wanted to be a full-time writer.　　 D. Because he felt he had no potential in his job.

60. What did Alex express when he answered the call?

A. He refused the job offer.　　　　　　　 　　B. He was willing to give them a hand.

C. He expected them to pay him more money.　　 D. He would write in his spare time.

61. What kind of person is Alex?

A. determined　 B. modest　　　　　 C. shy　　　　　　　 D. brave

62. Which of the following can summarize the passage best?

A. Look before you leap　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Two heads are better than one.

C. Hold on to your dream, and it will come true.　 D. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

When middle-aged Alex quit his job and made up his mind to become a self-employed writer， no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, set up a used typewriter and settled down to work.
After a year or so, however, Alex began to doubt himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by selling what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test—even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the shadowland (虚幻世界) of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.
One day Alex got a call,“We need an assistant, and we’re paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was real money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment ,a used car and more. Besides, he could write in his spare time. As the dollars were dancing in Alex’s head, something cleared his senses. He had dreamed of being a writer--full time. “Thanks, but no,” Alex said firmly and swiftly, “I’m going to stick it out and write.”
After Alex got off the phone, he pulled out everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a paper bag, saying to himself, “There’s everything you’ve made of yourself so far. I’m not sure I ever felt so low.”
Finally his work was published in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that few writers ever experience. The shadows had turned into focus of attention.
Then one day, Alex found a box filled with things he had owned years before. Inside was a paper bag with two cans and 18 cents. Suddenly he pictured himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the courage and persistence(坚毅) it takes to stay the course(持续到底) in the shadowland.
【小题1】Why did Alex give up his job?