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BFlorence Nightingale is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.Born into awealthy upper-class British family,Nightingale was provided with a comprehensive educationthat included mathematics and languages.However, despite her family's expectations that shewould focus on traditional female pursuits like marriage and motherhood, Nightingale feltdrawn to a career in nursing from a young age.Nightingale was deeply moved by thepains of the sick and injured,particularly during theCrimean War(1853-1856).At a time when nursing was not considered a respectable professionfor women of her class, she decided to pursue her calling.She faced significant oppositionfrom her family,who believed that nursing was under her social status,but shepersevered.In 1854,Nightingale and a team of 38 nurses traveled to the Crimean War front,whereconditions in the military hospitals were awful.She immediately set about improving hygieneand sanitation, organizing nursing care, and calling for better treatment of the wounded soldiers.Her tireless efforts and compassionate nursing earned her the nickname“The Lady with theLamp”, as she was often seen making rounds at night, carrying a lamp to check on the soldiers.Her work significantly reduced the death rate among the wounded soldiers and broughtmuch-needed attention to the terrible conditions of military hospitals.Her actions led toreforms in military healthcare and established the importance of proper nursingcare in thetreatment of the sick and injuredAfter the war,Nightingale returned to England as a national hero.She used her newfoundfame to continue calling for improved healthcare and nursing standards.Shepublished severalinfluential works,including“NotesonNursing”and“NotesonHospitals”,whichbecameseminal textsin the field of nursingIn summary,Florence Nightingale's life is a testament to the power of determinationcompassion, and the ability to effect meaningful change.Her legacy continues to inspire andguide the nursing profession and healthcare reform to this day.24.Why wereNightingale's family against her dream ofbeing a nurse?A.They thoughtthepay of nurseswas too low.B.They thought getting marriedwas better for women.C.They thought the work couldn’t match their social status.D.They thought the working environment for nurseswas terrible.25.What did Nightingale do at the Crimean War front?A.Shewrote several influential worksB.Shetreated manywoundedsoldiersC.She called forbetter treatment for commonpeopleD.She improved the conditions in the military hospitals6.HowdidNightingaleuseher fame?A.TosellmorebooksB.To draw attention to healthcare andnursingC.To prove to her family that her choicewas right.D.To attract more women to pursue the nursing career高中2023级英语试题第4页（共10页）