题目内容：

    Women around the world are working to help the environment. Here are four who have done their part to protect Earth’s plants and animals. Which of these women most encourages you to take action?

 

Scientist Jane Goodall was born in London, England. She has always loved animals. She especially loves apes. Chimpanzees are apes. At age  26, Goodall began studying chimps in Tanzania. That’s in Africa. She is fighting to prevent trees being cut down in chimps’ living areas.

 

 

Activist Wangari Maathai was known as the Mother of Trees. She taught people how important trees are to the environment. She started a group that plants trees across Africa. In 2004, she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Maathai died in September, 2011.

 

 

American Sylvia Earle has always cared about the ocean. This scientist works to save the world’s oceans from pollution and overfishing. She goes on researching with her team. The trips help people be aware of ocean protection.

 

 

Scientist and environmental activist Vandana Shiva was born in India. She works to protect farmland. She helps people grow healthier and safer foods. Shiva has written many books. They teach readers about the importance of the land and how to take care of it.

 

1.Who pays much attention to animals in her study?

A.Jane Goodall. B.Wangari Maathai. C.Sylvia Earle. D.Vandana Shiva.

2.What do we know about Vandana Shiva?

A.She once studied apes in Africa. B.She sells healthier and safer food.

C.She is both a writer and a scientist. D.She has much knowledge of trees.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Nobel Prize winners. B.Scientists who protect oceans.

C.Famous animal lovers. D.Women who help the environment.