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t because they are popular,” says Edmund Williams, 15. “You’ll feel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.” 28. The example of Jim’s report wants to tell us _____. A. popular brands make people fortable B. Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats C. the hottest brands are of the highest quality D. lessknown brands may offer the same quality as name brands 29. Who have the same opinion on expensive brands? A. Alexandra amp。 Daniel. B. Emmy amp。 Edmund. C. Emmy amp。 Alexandra. D. Daniel amp。 Emmy. 30. What does Edmund think of expensive brands? A. They are not worth the price. B. They make him feel confident. C. They need to improve their quality. D. They pay too much attention to personal likes. 31. The text is mainly about _____. A. how to buy things reasonably B. the petition between brands C. the different values of teenagers D. whether expensive brands are worth high prices D 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. Rachel Carson (1907 1964) Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影響 ) of pollution on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans. Angela Merkel (1954 ) In 2020, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany’s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world. Sandra Day O’Connor (1930 ) When Sandra Day O’Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the . Supreme Court (最高法院 ) in 1981 after years of hard work. Margaret Thatcher (1925 2020) 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 (18671934) Polishborn scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (輻射能 ). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911. 32. 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. 33. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in mon? A. Both of them were scientists before ing to power. B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country. C. Both of them are famous for being strict. D. Both of them have worked for three terms. 34. Who once failed to find a job? A. Jane Addams. B. Margaret Thatcher. C. Rachel Carson. D. Sandra Day O’Connor. 35. What would be the best title for the text? A. Great women B. Famous scientists C. Strong leaders D. Ways to success for women 第二節(jié) (共 5 小題,每小題 2 分,滿分 10 分) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項,選項中有兩項為多余選項。 Taking good notes is a timesaving skill that will help you to bee a better student in several . Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, notetaking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom discussion and while reading a textbook or doing research for a . Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind t