Disturbed by the overuse of chemical pesticides(杀虫剂) after World War Ⅱ,Carson changed her focus in order to warn the public about the long term effects of misusing pesticides.In Silent Spring(1962) she challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government,and called for a change in the way humankind viewed the natural world.
Carson was attacked by the chemical industry,but she still called for new policies to protect human health and the environment.
Rachel Carson died in 1964 after a long battle against breast cancer.
16.The underlined word “bequeathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”.
A.passed onB.gave lessons
C.brought upD.set an example
17.What do we know about Rachel Carson during the Depression?
A.She was working as a fulltime editor.
B.She wrote for radio stations.
C.She devoted most of her energy to writing.
D.She was in charge of the U.S.Bureau of Fisheries.
18.By publishing her prose and books,Rachel Carson________.
A.accumulated considerable wealth
B.arouse people’s social awareness
C.rose to fame as a naturalist and writer
D.showed concern about endangered species
19.Why did Rachel Carson change the theme of her writing?
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