【答案解析】解析:“As part of her job,she conducted field research on toxic substances in the environment,often in minority communities located near large industrial polluters.”句意:她工作的一部分是,对环境的有毒物质进行现场的调查,经常在工业污染源严重的少数民族居住区。可推知她从事环境污染研究。
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】解析:从“Frustrated by these restrictions,Subra left her job in 1981,”可知她的工作限制她把调查结果公之于众,于是愤而辞职。
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】解析:“Because of her efforts,dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up.”句意:由于她的努力,整个国家好几个有毒的地方都被清理干净了。
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】解析:“Partly through her scientific training,partly through her commitment to environmental justice.But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking.“Public speaking,”she says,“is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.”从这句可以看出她的成功一部分是她科学的训练,一部分是她对环境正义的承诺,最重要的是她通过演讲获得的沟通能力。故答案为D。
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】解析:“Along the way she has lectured at Harvard,testified before Congress,and addressed audiences in 40 states,as well as in Mexico,Canada, and Japan.”从中可以看出她在哈佛大学开过讲座,在国会作过证,在墨西哥,加拿大和日本以及国内四十个州进行过演讲。故答案为C。