A. Her social work.

B. Her teaching skills.

C. Her efforts to win a prize.

D. Her community background.

答案:A

解析:细节理解题。根据第二段第一句内容可知, Jane Addams在历史上出名是因为她在社会工作方面做出了伟大的贡献。

5. What was the reason for O'Connor's being rejected by 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.

答案:C

解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句中的". . . because she was a woman. "可知, O'Connor不能在律师事务所找到工作是因为当时的社会对女性存在性别歧视。

6. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U. S. ?

A. Jane Addams. 　　　　　B. Rachel Carson.

C. Sandra Day O'Connor. D. Rosa Parks.

答案:D

解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句中的". . . and kicked off the civil-rights movement. "可知, 对美国的民权运动做出伟大贡献的是Rosa Parks。

7. 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:C

解析:推理判断题。文章主要介绍了过去的一百年中出现的四位伟大女性, 她们的共同特点是在某个领域起到了先驱的作用。

　　Many independent Chinese women like to earn their own bread, even if their husbands are already bringing home the bacon. But a recent survey suggests that such women find more joy from relationships, rather than successful careers.

　　About 73 percent of the 7, 000 women surveyed in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou said they would choose to work even if their husbands earned enough for the family. The survey also found that 77 percent defined happiness as "enjoying a relationship".

But striking a balance between career and family can bring challenges to the women's career advancement.