【人教版】2018版高考一轮模拟演练：1-4-1a必修4Unit 1　Women of achievement（含解析）.docVIP

Ⅰ.阅读理解(建议用时16′) A 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 provided 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 book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in 1962 made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects of pollution on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.