A Day to Celebrate Women|女性万岁

A Day to Celebrate Women

by Olivia Wycech

A day to honor the battles that women have been fighting for centuries.

　　Mark March 8 on your calendar because there are certainly a few women in your life that deserve a toast. _(1)_ The earliest celebrations, in some way, shape, or form, date back to the early 1900s on various dates, depending on geographical location. _(2)_ Now, the day has become such a symbol that the United Nations has even begun to add a theme each year. _(3)_ This year, the theme is to inspire change.

　　Once thought to belong only at home and in the kitchen, women today are leading countries, flying to space, and changing the world. They haven't come by these opportunities easily, though. In fact, some women around the world are still fighting for equality. _(4)_ It has only been over the last 100 years that women have been granted the right to vote, work, and express their opinions. In most cases, it was female-led strikes, marches, and other demonstrations that began the women's revolution. _(5)_ There is no arguing against how much women have contributed to shaping this world. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, wear a purple ribbon to commemorate and honor women everywhere and perhaps buy some chocolate or roses to thank those close to you.

(A) In 2012, rural women were empowered to end hunger and poverty, while 2013 was a time for action to end violence against women.

(B) Wherever you are in the world, regardless of proximity, religion, culture, or economy, International Women's Day is held on this date for all women to celebrate their achievements.

(C) In all cases, females have courageously overcome hurdles in the seemingly endless fight for women's rights.

(D) It wasn't until 1914, however, that much of the world recognized International Women's Day as being on March 8.

(E) In Taiwan and some Asian countries, women have been highly respected for many years.

(F) For centuries, strong-willed women have been fighting for respect, appreciation, and love.

 

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这一天是用来尊崇女性在数个世纪以来所作的奋斗。

　　在你的日历上把三月八日这个日期做个记号吧，因为你的人生中一定有某些女性值得你向她们举杯致敬。无论你在世界的哪个角落，也不分距离、宗教、文化或是经济状况，国际妇女节都会在这一天举办来庆祝所有女性的成就。最早以某种方式、种类及形式所举行的妇女节庆典可以追溯至二十世纪初，但日期因地域不同而有所差异。然而，一直到 1914 年，全世界的许多地区才认可三月八日为国际妇女节。如今，这个日子已成了一个很重要的象征，因此联合国甚至在每一年都会帮这个节日加上一个主题。2012 年，农村的妇女被授权去终止飢饿和穷困，而 2013 年则是展开行动来对抗女性所受暴力的一年。今年的主题则是鼓励女性做出改变。

　　女性曾经被认为只能待在家里和厨房，但现今的女性可以领导国家、飞往太空以及改变这个世界。然而，她们能有这些机会是得来不易的。事实上，全世界仍有一些女性还在为平等而战。数个世纪以来，意志坚强的女性一直在为了获得尊重、欣赏和爱而战。一直到近一百年，女性才获得了投票、工作及表达自己意见的权利。在大多数情况下，由女性所领导的罢工、游行及其他示威活动开启了女性的革命。而在任何情况下，女性已在看似无穷无尽的女权战争中勇敢地克服了那些障碍。女性对打造这个世界已作出了许多贡献，这点是无可争议的。因此，在今年的三月八日这一天，戴上紫色的缎带来纪念和尊崇世界各地的女性吧，或是你可以买些巧克力或是玫瑰花来感谢那些在你身边的女性。

答案： 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. F 5. C