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题目内容：

In the office of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong woman”. Many say the same of Merkel.

The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China last week. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders. Germany’s first woman leader is known as a brave and practical statesman(政治家). Even since her time at school, she had the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. “I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe,” Merkel said.

Perhaps it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctorate (博士学位) in physics and then she worked as a researcher.

However, the life of a scholar couldn’t put off her love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a political party. “Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless,” said one of her old friends.

In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s youngest chancellor since the second World War.

Now half way through her four-year term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU summit in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget(预算), some people believed the EU was close to breaking down. But Merkel didn’t give up. She shuttled(穿梭) between the heads of the two powers and had them reached an agreement.

“Strength comes from composure(镇定) and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance,” said Merkel.

小题1: Why does Merkel put a picture of Catherine the Great on the wall of her office?

A．Because Catherine the Great is beautiful.

B．Because Merkel wants to be a strong woman too.

C．Because Merkel likes the drawing skill of it.

D．Because it is very expensive.小题2:What is the correct order of the following events?

a. became the German Chancellor

b. got a doctorate in physics and then she worked as a researcher

c. join a political party

d. visit China

e. take part in the EU summit

f. as Minister for the Environment

A．bcafde

B．cbfdae

C．bcfaed

D．cbfaed小题3:Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Merkel usually is hurry to make a decision when facing difficulties.

B．At the EU summit in 2005, the relationship between French and Britain was in tension.

C．Merkel is a well-known leader all over the world.

D．She is outstanding because of her calmness.小题4: What is the best title for the passage?

A．An excellent lecturer

B．Germany’s iron lady

C．The change of a scholar

D．The youngest chancellor

最佳答案：

小题1:B

小题2:C

小题3:A

小题4:B

答案解析：

小题1:从第一段的句子：When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong woman”. Many say the same of Merkel.可知默克尔也想做这样的坚强的女人。选B。

小题2:排序题：根据第三段的内容可知她先是在大学获得博士学位，从事研究，然后第四段说她加入政党，接下来第五段是做了环境部长，前几个排序正确的是bcf，选C

小题3:推理题：从最后一段的句子：“Strength comes from composure(镇定) and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance,” said Merkel.可知她是很镇定的，不会匆忙做决定。选A。

小题4:标题:文章介绍了德国总理默克尔:是个坚强的女性，也是个铁娘子。选B

考点核心：

人物传记类文章的文体特征：

人物传记是记叙文体的一种，主要描写某人的生平事迹、趣闻轶事、生活背景、个性特征、成长奋斗历程等，包含记叙文的时间、地点、人物、事件等要素。其特点是以时间的先后或事件的发展为主线，空间或逻辑线索贯穿文章始终，脉络清楚，可读性较强。