Countries around the world celebrate International Women’s Day to honor women’s achievements and to promote gender equality. Folks often observe the occasion with talks, ceremonies, fundraising events, articles, and celebrations of amazing women.

Throughout history, women’s contributions to society have been limited. Even now, there are large gaps in gender equality in many places around the world. Women’s issues include problems like the pay gap, unequal education, limited access to specialized healthcare, and even denial of basic human rights. Women’s Day draws attention to these issues and reminds folks of the work yet to be done.

If you work in a traditional office or physical location, then you can decorate the workspace with pictures and quotes of important women. In online offices you can set a virtual background with historical images. Other great ways to celebrate Women’s Day at work include games, activities, competitions, gifts, charity donations, and female speakers. Tone is equally important as content. Looking down on men is not a requirement for empowering women. Women’s Day is about achieving gender equality, not promoting female superiority. Also, you should avoid shallow stereotypes(刻板印象) such as, “girl power” or “all women love pink”.

Companies often celebrate International Women’s Day by hosting educational events like lectures and workshops, making charitable donations, posting holiday-related content on social media channels and blogs, and rewarding staff with gifts or celebrations.

1.What does the underlined word “observe” mean?

A Survey.

B Celebrate.

C Notice.

D Decorate.

解析：选B。B词义猜测题。根据上文“Countries around the world celebrate International Women’s Day”及划线单词后面的“talks, ceremonies, fundraising events, articles, and celebrations of...”可知，此处指人们常常通过演讲、仪式、筹款活动等来“庆祝”这一特别的时刻。故选B。

2.Which can be the best subtitle of Paragraph Two?

A The History Of Women’s Day

B What Is International Women’s Day?

C Create An Online Meeting Background

D Why Is International Women’s Day Important?

解析：选D。D段落大意题。根据第二段关键词“women’s contributions”及最后一句“Women’s Day draws attention to these issues and reminds folks of the work yet to be done.”可知，第二段主要描述了庆祝国际妇女节的重要性。故选D。

3.We CAN’T celebrate Women’s Day at work through __________.

A organizing charity donation

B decorating our workspace

C looking down on men

D inviting women speakers

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第三段的“Looking down on men is not a requirement for empowering women.”可知，轻视男性并不是赋予女性权利的必要条件，即不建议通过轻视男性来庆祝妇女节。故选C。

4.Where can the text be found?

A In a history book.

B In a novel.

C In a culture magazine.

D In a biography.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章围绕国际妇女节展开，属于文化方面的内容，最有可能出现在文化杂志上。故选C。