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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.
Angela Merkel (1954～ )
In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.She once worked as a research scientist until 1989.Then she entered politics and has been widely described as Iron Lady in Germany.She was elected as the most powerful woman by the Times in 2015.As Germany's leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Margaret Thatcher (1925～2013)
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's 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 Britain's Iron Lady.
Marie Curie (1867～1934)
Polishborn 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.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了在过去的100年中四位最重要的女性：简·亚当斯、安吉拉·默克尔、玛格丽特·撒切尔和玛丽·居里。
21．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.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize”和最后一段“She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.”说明她们都获得过诺贝尔奖。故选A。
22．What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?
A．Both of them were scientists before coming to power.
B．Both of them are the first woman head of their country.
C．Both of them were reported by the Times.
D．Both of them have worked for three terms.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country”和第四段“Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister (首相)”说明这两位都是她们国家最高领导人。故选B。
23．What would be the best title for the text?
A．Great Women
B．Famous Scientists
C．Strong Leaders
D．Ways to Success for Women
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据文中首句“Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years？”及下文内容可知，文章讲述了四位对人类有很大影响的女性，所以用标题：Great Women符合句意。故选A。
