中考真题2024年四川省内江市阅读理解C篇-国际妇女节：起源、意义与庆祝方式
International Women’s Day is on March 8 every year. On this day, people celebrate the achievements of women all over the world and continue to fight for basic rights (权利) for women.
How did it start?
In 1908, women in New York City wanted the right to vote. They also hoped to acquire shorter working hours and better pay. Then, in 1910 in Denmark, a woman called Clara Zetkin had the idea for an international day for women. The first International Women’s Day happened the next year.
Why do we need a special day for women?
In many countries, men get higher pay than women for doing the same job. Men get a better education and better health care, and do less work at home. Men also get better chances than women to get their jobs. We need a change for women so that women can have the same chances as men.
How is International Women’s Day celebrated?
People usually celebrate by remembering important women in history, like Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie...It’s a very long list! They made great achievements in their fields.
People also have special events to celebrate it. In some countries, boys and men celebrate this day, too!
If you want to celebrate this important day, you could:
1. learn about an important girl or woman in your country (for example, in sports, science or history) and tell your classmates about her；
2. ask your teacher if you can do a class project about this day.
1.1.What does the underlined word “acquire” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A Get
B Refuse
C Choose
D Celebrate
解析：选A。词义猜测题。根据“In 1908, women in New York City wanted the right to vote. They also hoped to acquire shorter working hours and better pay.”可知，1908年，纽约市的妇女想要选举权，也希望获得更短的工作时间和更好的报酬，划线单词表示“得到”。故选A。
2.2.When did the first International Women’s Day happen?
A In 1908
B In 1910
C In 1911
D In 1912
解析：选C。推理判断题。根据“Then, in 1910 in Denmark, a woman called Clara Zetkin had the idea for an international day for women. The first International Women’s Day happened the next year.”可知，1910年，在丹麦，一位名叫Clara Zetkin女士有了举办国际妇女日的主意。第二年，也即是1911年，是第一个国际妇女节。故选C。
3.3.What do we know about Marie Curie?
A She made great success in some fields.
B She made the same money as men.
C She started International Women’s Day.
D She fought for basic rights for women.
解析：选A。细节理解题。根据“People usually celebrate by remembering important women in history, like Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie… It’s a very long list! They made great achievements in their fields.”可知，Marie Curie在一些领域取得了巨大的成就。故选A。
4.4.Who is this text probably written for?
A Nurses
B Parents
C Teachers
D Students
解析：选D。推理判断题。根据“ask your teacher if you can do a class project about this day.”可知，问你的老师你是否可以做一个关于这一天的班级项目，因此文章是写给学生的。故选D。