福建省厦门市松柏高中2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考英语试题（原卷版+解析版）（无听力试题）

松柏中学2020-2021学年第二学期高一年期中考试 英语试题 第一部分：听力 略 第二部分: 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 第一节 （共15题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Marie Curie is well-known all over the world. However, perhaps you have not 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 weren't for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans. Sandra Day O'Connor(1930- present) When Sandra Day O'Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because 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. O'Connor 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 famous for in history? A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills. C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background. 2. What is the reason for O'Connor's not being able to find a job in 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. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text? A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative. C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace--lovers. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了过去的一百年里，四位杰出的女性。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Jane Addams部分Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. (任何接受过社工帮助的人都要感谢Jane Addams。)可知在历史上，Jane Addams因为她的社会工作而出名。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sandra Day O'Connor部分When Sandra Day O'Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.( 1952年， Sandra Day O’connor在斯坦福大学法学院以全班第三名的成绩毕业, 但她在律师事务所找不到工作 ... ...