1. (2022高二上·江门开学考) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Female journalists who changed the world Helen Thomas

Helen was a White House reporter who had a front row scat of history as she interviewed ten America presidents across her career. She was praised for her cruel drive, with one White House press secretary describing her questioning as torture( 拷 问 ). Her refusal to hide her strong opinions, even when asking questions to a president, made her one of the best-known journalists in Washington in the field.

Marie Colvin

The passionate and award-winning American journalist Marie Colvin worked as a foreign reporter at The Sunday Times from 1985 until she died in February 2012, while covering Siege of Homs(霍姆斯的围攻) in Syria. Marie crossed into Syria on the back of a motorcycle, ignoring the Syrian government's attempt to prevent foreign journalists from entering the country.

Mary Garber

In 1946, sports journalism was a man's job where female sports writers weren't allowed to enter press boxes. Mary Gaber changed that by paving the way for female sports writers.

She first covered high school sports and then reported on college athletics. In June 2005, she became the first woman to receive the Associated Press Sports Editor's Red Smith Award, presented annually since 1981 for major contributions to sports journalism.

Ann Leslie

Few reporters have filed stories from more than 70 countries, but British journalist Ann Leslie is considered a unique force in journalism. Because the 73-year old woman has witnessed and reported on some of the most significant events of the late 20th century. She was there when the Berlin Wall came down, and she lost her shoes in the crush waiting for Nelson Mandela's release.

1. （1） What do we know about Helen from Paragraph 1?

   A . She made friends with ten American presidents. B . She often got into trouble due to her questions. C . She liked to make her strong opinions known. D . She was regarded as the best journalist in America.
3. （2） What can we infer about Marie Colvin from Paragraph 2?

   A . She enjoyed riding a motorcycle. B . She was a very brave woman. C . She was awarded by the Syrian government. D . She was killed by the Syrian government.
5. （3） Who opens the door for women sports reporters?

   A . Helen Thomas. B . Marie Colvin. C . Ann Leslie. D . Mary Garber.