世界第一夫人——埃莉诺·罗斯福

                                                                                               

Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of America’s thirty-second President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She made many meaningful and lasting contributions to human welfare. She earned the respect of millions of people throughout the world because of her efforts for children and the poor. As President Truman described her, she was “the First Lady of the World”. 
Although faced with great difficulty, Mrs. Roosevelt devoted her entire life to others. When her husband Franklin Roosevelt’s political career seemed over because of a terrible disease, she provided him with encouragement that made him keep trying until eventually he was elected President of the United States. 
Mrs. Roosevelt showed great concern for others both in her private and public life. At a time when it was still unpopular to support such activities, she taught at a school she had started for poor children and managed a factory that gave work to those who had no jobs, and campaigned for equal rights. 
When she became First Lady, Mrs. Roosevelt cared much for people suffering from the Great Depression. Indeed, a good number of her ideas were included in her husband’s New Deal social welfare program. 
She also showed the world that the First Lady was an important part of American politics. She spoke out on human rights, women’s issues and children’s causes. She also wanted to help the country’s poor and stood against racial discrimination. 
Truly a lady of greatness, Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You get more joy out of giving to others, and should put a good deal of thought into the happiness you are able to give.”
In 1968, she was awarded one of the United Nations Human Rights Prizes. After her death, there was an unsuccessful campaign to award her a Nobel Peace Prize. 

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1.What is the best title of the text?

A A woman Devoted to World Peace

B President Roosevelt and his Wife

C The First Lady of the World

D The American First Lady

解析：选C。文章标题题。本文主要介绍了美国第32任总统夫人Eleanor Roosevelt的成就和获得的荣誉。作为第一夫人，她不仅忧国忧民，而且心怀天下，所以用文中杜鲁门总统对她的评价The First Lady of the World作标题很恰当。故选C。

2.According to the text, what does Eleanor Roosevelt’s greatness lie in?

A Fighting against racial discrimination.

B Working for the welfare of the world’s people.

C Helping her husband succeed in his political career.

D Establishing schools for poor children in America.

解析：选B。推理判断题。由第一段中的She made many meaningful and lasting contributions to human welfare. She earned the respect of millions of people throughout the world because of her efforts for children and the poor可知她为全世界的福利事业做出了贡献，故选B。

3.We can learn from the text that Eleanor Roosevelt _____.

A was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize

B was the best First Lady America ever had

C is the most respected woman in the 20th century

D contributed much to her husband’s New Deal program

解析：选D。细节理解题。由第四段中的Indeed, a good number of her ideas were included in her husband’s New Deal social welfare program可知她对她丈夫的新政有很大贡献，故选D。

4.Which of the following can best describe Eleanor Roosevelt?

A Sympathetic.

B Ambitious.

C Knowledgeable.

D Humorous.

解析：选A。推理判断题。由第三段中的Mrs. Roosevelt showed great concern for others以及第六段中Eleanor Roosevelt所说的You get more joy out of giving to others可知，她是一个乐于助人、富有同情心的人。故选A。