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After learning about these famous women, you will know you can do a lot for society, and make a difference to the world in your lifetime.
Amelia Earhart(1897-1937 )
Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937. However, her flight went missing on that trip and she was never seen again.
Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965 )
Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. Later, she set up one of the world's first cosmetic ( 化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil山at comes from sheep's wool, with flowers. Because of that, she became the world's richest woman at that time.
Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003 )
Katharine Hepburn was known for playing strong-willed women in her films. She won four Academy Awards(奥斯卡金像奖) for Best Actress, the most an actress has ever won. Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women, which wasn't allowed at that time.
Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928)
Emmeline was a great woman activist. She helped British women get the right to vote. She fought for the rights of women all the time with the help of her husband in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After she lost her husband, she worked together with her three daughters and formed The Women Social and Political Union.
1.According to the passage, which word can best describe Amelia Earhart?
A. Brave. B. Careful. C. Lucky. D. Energetic.
2.What was the problem for Helena Rubinstein when she moved to Australia?
A. She didn't have any money. B. She couldn't speak English.
C. She knew nothing about business. D. She didn't know how to dress up.
3.How many times did Katharine Hepburn win Academy Awards for Best Actress?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. D. Four times.
4.What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for during her lifetime?
A. Her dream to be a pilot. B. Women's rights in the UK.
C. Women's rights in the USA. D. Her dream to be an actress.
5.What do the four women above have in common?
A. A creative mind. B. A warm heart. C. A pioneer spirit. D. A good education.
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Have you heard of Dr. Martin Luther King? He was a hero. Every year on the third Monday of January, we have a holiday. It is called Martin Luther King Day.
Dr. Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States in 1929. At that time, black people didn't have the same rights as white people. They had to sit in the back of the bus. And they couldn't go to the same school as the white people. Black people's lives were not very good.
Dr. Martin Luther King was a minister(牧师) in the Baptist Church. He fought against racial segregation(种族隔离). He wanted equal rights for all people. But he didn’t use violence in his fight.
He asked people to fight peacefully.
Because of Dr. Martin Luther King, many laws began to change in the United States. But many white people disagreed with him. In 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed by a white man.
Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans remember Dr. Martin Luther King. They try to remember how much America has changed. And they think about how much more America should change in the future.
1.How were black people’s lives in the 1930s in America?
A.They had equal rights as white people. B.They could sit in the front of the bus.
C.They lived a hard life. D.They could go to the same school as white people.
2.How did Dr. Martin Luther King ask people to fight for their rights?
A.With violence. B.With tools. C.With peace. D.With guns
3.When do Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Day?
A.On the fifth Monday of September. B.On the third Monday of January.
C.On the second Monday of September. D.On the second Monday of January.
4.Who killed Dr. Martin Luther King?
A.A black man. B.A white man. C.The government. D.He killed himself.
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Mother's Day is a holiday for mothers. It's celebrated in the United States, England, India and some other countries. In a short time, it becomes widely celebrated. Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation(康乃馨花), while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.
The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mother's Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10th, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world. In China, people do the same on the day for mothers, And, in some cities, people sometimes ask a song to be broadcast(广播) for his or her mother only. This might cost a little money for some of them, but, as it is said, “Love is invaluable.”
1.Mother's Day .
A.is a holiday for mothers B.is celebrated in the United States only
C.falls on May 10th every year D.was given by Miss Anna Jarvis
2.On Mother's Day, people_ .
A.send some flowers to their mothers. B.wear a pink or red rose or carnation
C.wear a white flower D.send gifts of love to their mothers
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “invaluable”?
A.美好的 B.无价的 C.永恒的 D.无私的
4.The first American Mother's Day was held
A.on the second Sunday in May. B.on May 10th, 1908
C.on June 10th, 1908 D.on May 10th,1980
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In northern Scotland there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 metres deep, it is one of the largest lakes in the UK. People say a big monster(怪兽) lives in its dark, cold waters.
It weighs more than 1, 000 kilos and is at least ten metres long. Some people say it has a head like a horse. Others say it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people have seen it. At least, they say they have seen it.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend(传说). The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago, but the legend of the monster spread widely only in the twentieth century. In 1933, a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake. Since then, a number of people have said that they have seen a monster in Loch Ness.
Several people have taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax(骗局). During the 1960s,a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never able to find a monster. There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesn’t live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there.
1.What do people say about the monster in Loch Ness?
A.It weighs about 100 kilos. B.It is one metre long.
C.It has a tail like a horse. D.It looks like a snake
2.When was the first story about the monster told?
A.200 years age B.Over 500 years ago. C.In 1933 D.In 1960
3.Why was a team formed during the 1960s?
A.To kill the monster. B.To look for the monster.
C.To catch the monster. D.To sell the monster
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.People that saw a monster. B.A trip to Loch Ness.
C.A legend about a monster. D.A team that took photos.
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