2014-2015高中英语 national women’s history month素材 新人教版必修4.docVIP

2014-2015高中英语 National Women’s History Month素材 新人教版必修4 ?Every March, America celebrates 庆祝 the achievements 成就 of women throughout its history. For more on the why, what, when, how, and who, read below. ?On March 19, 1911, a German woman called Klara Zetkin set up the very first International Women’s Day. ?Interest in International Women’s Day was pretty low until the 1960s, when the women’s movement 运动 caused women to think why they weren’t included in the history books! ?In 1978, a California school started Women’s History Week to promote 促进 the teaching of women’s history. It was very popular. So that, in 1981, the American Congress 国会 passed a resolution 决议 making the week a celebration for the whole country! ?In 1987, a group of women got together with members from museums, schools and libraries to promote the celebration. And the country declared 宣布 the Month of March National Women’s History Month that same year! ?Two years ago, the first national women’s history museum opened in Dallas, Texas. “The Women’s Museum” highly praised women of the past and present. It also runs Girlstart, a program that encourages 鼓励 young women to consider working in math, science and computer technology. Level: Word count: 220 1