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After learning about these famous women,
you'll know you can
do a lot for society no matter what. You don't need to be in a specific field,
time or environment
to 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 founded one of the
world's first cosmetic (化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil that comes from sheep's
wool, with
flowers. Because of that, she became the world's richest woman at
the time.
Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003)
Katharine Hepburn was known for playing
strongwilled women in her films.
She won four Academy Awards 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 an influential woman activist,
who helped British
women get the right to vote. She fought along with her husband for the rights
of women all the time in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After
she lost her husband, she teamed up with her three daughters and formed The Women
Social and Political Union, which was best known as the suffragettes
(women's right to vote).
(1)
What was the problem for Helena at first when she moved to Australia?
A . She didn't have money.
B . She couldn't speak English.
C . She didn't have work experience.
D . She didn't know how to make up.
(2)
Which of the following words can be used to describe Emmeline Pankhurst?
A . Determined.
B . Friendly.
C . Honest.
D . Patient.
(3)
What do the four women in the text have in common?
A . A creative mind.
B . A warm heart.
C . A good education.
D . A pioneering spirit.
答案: B
A
D