問題詳情
IV. Reading Comprehension（每題2分，共10分） Margaret Thatcher, Europe’s first woman prime minister during an unbroken period from 1979 to1990, attracted passionate support as well as deep loathing. The Iron Lady showed her strength anddetermination, wrenching Britain out of a sense of all-encompassing failure after the end of World WarII. Declaring at the 1980 Conservative Party conference, “You turn if you want to. The lady’s not forturning,” revealed her peremptory manner and persistence. With efforts and conviction, MargaretThatcher left an indelible mark on Britain As Prime Minister, Thatcher represented the right wing of the Conservative Party, advocating theeconomic independence of individual and leading Britain a clearer role in foreign affairs. Thatchersqueezed inflation, boosted deregulations and flexible labor markets, urged the privatization ofnationalized industries and restricted the power of trade unions. The term Thatcherism then came out todescribe not only the policies but also her belief, including fierce nationalism and a zealous regard forindividual’s interest. Other than economic impact, Thatcher led Britain a clearer position in foreignaffairs. Winning the Falklands War illuminated her international relationship, showing her stronganticommunism. A speech condemning the communism even won Thatcher the name “The Iron Lady.”During her tenure, she adopted a hostile attitude toward Europe Community by reducing Britain’scontribution to its budget. Her uncompromising manner was considered one of the significant features that helped her toachieve goals. Sometimes she was criticized for her obdurate attitude when she faced opponents. RonaldReagan even described Margaret Thatcher as his “ideological soul mate” since they togetherreinvigorated political conservatism. However, though she created a template as the first female primeminister of Britain, she was decried by most brands of feminism for her least empathy for the underdog.Margaret Thatcher, the most polarizing politician of Britain, not only defeated opponents but alsoattracted criticism by accelerating economic and diplomatic revolution for Britain.
【題組】31. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) Analyzing the economic contribution the Margaret Thatcher made
(B) Condemning the influences that Margaret Thatcher brought
(C) Examining the entire life of Margaret Thatcher
(D) Complimenting Margaret Thatcher on her diplomatic solution
參考答案
答案：C
難度：適中0.5
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)