阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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If you are looking forrecommendations 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 table 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 RebelGirls” 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 MichelleObama’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.
21.What didthe Bennets intendto do?
A.To marry theirdaughters to richmen.
B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.
C. To help their daughters marry for true love.
D. To make their daughters financially independent.
22.Whose book will attractateeninterested in science?
A. JaneAusten’s. B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.
C.Elena Favilli’s. D.Michelle Obama’s.
23.What do the four books haveincommon?
A. They are all classics. B. They are all biographies.
C. They are all related to the female. D. They are all about heroes.