【名师一号】高中英语-Module-5 A Lesson in a Lab同步练习5 外研版必修1.docVIP

语 篇 提 能.阅读理解 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 worlds 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 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 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—2013) In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britains 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 Britains 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. 语篇解读　本文介绍了100年来影响世界的六位伟大女性。 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. 答案与解析　A　细节理解题。Jane Addams获得了诺贝尔和平奖，Marie Curie获得了诺贝尔物理奖和化学奖。 2．We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to ________. A. help the poor B. spread geographic knowledge C. protect the environm