模块达标检测(二) 限时：100分钟 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A
Hillary failed to be the president of America，but she never fails to serve America all her life.
Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago，Illinois，on October 26,1947，daughter of Hugh and Dorothy Rodham.She and her two younger brothers grew up in Park Ridge，Illinois.An excellent student，she was also a Girl Scout and a member of the local Methodist youth group.Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics.
She entered Wellesley College in 1965.Graduating with high honors，she moved on to Yale Law School，where she served on the Board of Editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action.While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families.It was there that she met Bill Clinton，a fellow student.
Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas，marrying Bill Clinton in 1975.The couple taught together on the law school of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.Their daughter，Chelsea，was born in 1980.
As First Lady of Arkansas，Hillary continued to work tirelessly on behalf of children and families.In addition to chairing the Arkansas Education Standards
Committee，she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.She introduced a pioneering program called the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters into Arkansas，which trained parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy.Hillary also served on the board of the Arkansas Children's Hospital.In recognition of her professional and personal
accomplishments，Hillary was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.
Women's International Center proudly presented the Living Legacy Award to Hillary Rodham Clinton for her vast contributions in so many fields，especially honoring her work for women and children.
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了希拉里的相关情况，包括她的家庭、所受的教育、事业以及为妇女和儿童做出的贡献等。
1．Where was it that Hillary began to show her concern for children's interests? A．In Chicago，Illinois. B．At Wellesley College. C．In Washington and Arkansas. D．At Yale Law School.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的倒数第二句“While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families”可知，在耶鲁法学院时，希拉里就特别关心儿童及其家庭的权益，故D项正确。 答案：D
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