2018届高三英语总复习课时作业16带答案.docxVIP

课时作业16Ⅰ.阅读理解(2016·全国卷Ⅰ)You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860—1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907—1964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book SilentSpring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930—present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firmbecause she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U．S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913—2005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in，” said Parks.1．What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A．Her social work.B．Her teaching skills.C．Her efforts to win a prize.D．Her community background.2．What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A．Her lack of proper training in law. B．Her little work experience in court.C．The discrimination against women. D．The poor financial conditions.3．Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U．S.?A．Jane Ad