Hana al—Shaibani was born on August 27, 1942.She was the only girl in her family, having two older and two younger brothers.Her father, a politician and journalist, loved her and played a large role in shaping the woman she grew up to be.
In 1956, Iraq's Baath party started to grow in popularity.Its slogans declaring liberty, Arab socialism and unity attracted the younger generation, including Hana.Although she was only 14 years old, she turned member of the party-receiving her education with her political activities.During her university years, she worked for the Baath party during the day and attended classes in the evening.
In 1958, following the overthrow of Iraq's monarchy (君主政治) , Hana rose through the ranks and was chosen to lead the party's female members.She was just 16.Two years later, she was selected as one of three representatives of the Iraqi Baath party to attend the Arab National Baath Party Conference, held that year in Beirut.Still just a teenager, she had already achieved more than most women from her region could ever imagine.
As was known to everyone, she was determined and fearless.One of the most memorable family stories tells of the time in 1959 when she left the house to join an organization against the rule of the then prime minister, Abdel Karim Qassim.The atmosphere was tense and a number of the organisers would later be killed.But Hana was determined to attend.
Sensing trouble, she hid the gun and carried beneath her skirt as she walked down the stairs.Her father begged with her not to go.He explained that as a patriot he understood her sense of duty, but added that his love for her went beyond all else.Hana replied; "Papa, you were once a patriotic man and when you were called upon to fight, you did.Please understand, so that I may go with your blessing rather than without." Her father could not stop her.
.The passage mainly talks about __ __.
A.the life of Hana al-Shaibani
B.the achievement of Hana al-Shaibani
D.the sufferings Hana al-Shaibani has received
D.Hana al-Shaibani and her father
.When Hana al-Shaibani joined the Baath party, __ __.
A.she had to abandon her studies |
B.she became popular with the people |
C.she attracted the younger generation |
D.she was then only a student |
.From the third paragraph we can know that _ ___.
A.Hana stood up tor Iraq's monarchy totally |
B.Hana was strongly against the old government |
C.Hana defeated more women older than her |
D.Hana was made Chairwoman of the party |
.The passage is developed in the order of ___ _.
A.place | B.progress | C.time | D.space |