A
If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
A classic that never gets old. Set in rural England in the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What did the Bennets intend to do?
A. To marry their daughters to rich men.
B. To lessen pressure on their daughters.
C. To help their daughters marry for true love.
D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?
A. Jane Austen’s. B. Rachel Ignotofsky’s.
C. Elena Favilli’s. D. Michelle Obama’s.
3. What do the four books have in common?
A. They are all classics. B. They are all biographies.
C. They are all related to the female. D. They are all about heroes.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四本有影响力的女性写的伟大著作。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.（这是一个有五个女儿的家庭，他们的父母迫切地想要为女儿中至少一个找到一个富有的对象。）”可知，班纳特一家打算把女儿嫁给有钱人。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky（《科学中的女性:改变世界的50位无畏的先驱》，作者Rachel Ignotofsky）”和“It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.(这是一本精美的插图和教育书籍，突出了50名妇女在技术、科学、工程和数学领域的贡献，从今天一直回到公元360年。)”可知，Rachel Ignotofsky的书能吸引一个对科学感兴趣的青少年。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一本书““Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen（简·奥斯汀的《傲慢与偏见》）”第二本书““Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky（《科学中的女性:改变世界的50位无畏的先驱》，作者Rachel Ignotofsky）”第三本书““Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” by Elena Favilli（《叛逆女孩的晚安故事》，作者是Elena Favilli）”第四本书““Becoming”by Michelle Obama（“成为”米歇尔•奥巴马）”可知，这四本书都关于女性。故选C。
