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A great woman once said, "Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failu...
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A great woman once said, "Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be a challenge to others." These are the words of US pilot Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), a pioneer in aviation(航空领域), who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Earhart was born in 1897. When she was young, she was very interested in stories about women who were successful in male-dominated(男性为主的)jobs, such as engineering and law.
But in 1920, Earhart's life changed after her first experience of being a plane passenger. As soon as the plane left the ground, Earhart knew that she loved flying and was determined(坚定的)to be a pilot. So she found herself a teacher and started to learn how to fly for herself. To pay for the lessons and buy a plane of her own, she took all sorts of jobs.
In 1932, Earhart flew alone across the Atlantic, becoming the first woman ever to do so. She also designed a flying suit for women and went on to design other clothes for women who led active lives.
When she was nearly 40, Earhart was ready for a final challenge-to be the first woman to fly around the world. Her first attempt was unsuccessful but she tried again in 1937, with her navigator(领航员)Fred Noonan. But one month later, they disappeared without a trace(踪迹)in bad weather in mid-flight.
Her death remained a mystery until recently. A study published in March conducted by Richard Jantz from the University of Tennessee, US, announced that bones found in 1940 on a faraway Pacific island belonged to Earhart.
Even though it's still not clear how she ended up on the island, we're one step closer to finding the answer.
1.When did Earhart first fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone?
A.In 1920. B.In 1932. C.In 1937. D.In 1940.
2.What started Earhart's interest in flying?
A.Her parent's influence. B.Her teachers' encouragement.
C.Her first experience as a passenger. D.Her childhood love for engineering.
3.Which of the following words best describes Earhart?
A.Open-minded and patient. B.Creative and helpful.
C.Talented and unsocial. D.Pioneering and determined.
4.What's the article mainly about?
A.The inspiring life story of Earhart. B.Some possible causes of Earhart's death.
C.The discovery of Earhart's bones. D.What made Earhart a great pilot.
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