2024年4月真题，给出答案详解

第二部分：阅读选择（第 11～15 题，每题2分，共10分）

     阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项，并在答题纸相应位置上将该项涂黑。

MartaGarcia: Inspired by Technology

       Marta Garcia is a high school senior. Inthe past years she has been working on a variety of projects. The projects arepart of her work with Techbridge, a nonprofit organization. Techbridge was setup in 2000 to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM). It offers a range of after-school activities for students.

       Techbridge focuses on learning by doing.It attracts Marta's interest. “When I was a kid," says Marta, “I wasn'tinto English. I was really into technology and math. My older sister was inTechbridge. She encouraged me to join. It was something for me to do afterschool. I found it pretty fun."

      Marta has created a complex music-makingmachine. Her latest project is a digital piano, which shows how far her STEMskills have advanced. Marta's instructors have been following her progressclosely. “I've seen her master STEM skills," says Techbridge CEO LindaKekelis. “She's very confident to face challenges. She isn't afraid oftemporary setbacks."

      Marta plans to attend Smith College thisfall. She is still drawn to math and technology. But she does not want to belimited to one particular course of study.

     “I'm not sure what I want to do aftercollege graduation," says Marta. “I know a STEM career is an option."The future will be filled with jobs that require STEM skills. So her love oftechnology and her experience with Techbridge will serve her well.

11. Techbridge was set upto ________ .

      A. train women teachers             B. offer jobs for students

      C. teach STEM at school            D. help girls learn STEM

12. Marta Garcia workswith Techbridge to ________ .

     A. develop her interest                B. finish her education

     C. improve her English               D. please her older sister

13. Linda Kekelis isimpressed by Marta Garcia's ________ .

     A. knowledge                               B. interests

     C. confidence                               D. instructions

14. The word “setbacks”(Para. 3) most probably means “________ .”

      A. advances     B. difficulties      C. activities       D. projects

15. Marta Garcia'sexperience with Techbridge will ________ .

     A. help her finish university              B. benefit her in the future

     C. limit her to a STEM job                D. let her take fewer courses

**第二部分：阅读选择**

**答案详解：**

**11. Techbridge was set up to ________ .**
**A. train women teachers**   
**B. offer jobs for students**   
**C. teach STEM at school**   
**D. help girls learn STEM**

Techbridge的设立目的是为了增加在科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）领域的女性人数。文章中提到，“Techbridge was set up in 2000 to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)”。由此可见，D选项“帮助女孩学习STEM”是正确答案。

**答案：D**

**12. Marta Garcia works with Techbridge to ________ .**
**A. develop her interest**   
**B. finish her education**   
**C. improve her English**   
**D. please her older sister**

Marta参与Techbridge的活动是因为她对科技和数学感兴趣。文章中提到，“It attracts Marta's interest... I wasn't into English. I was really into technology and math”。由此可见，A选项“发展她的兴趣”是正确答案。

**答案：A**

**13. Linda Kekelis is impressed by Marta Garcia's ________ .**
**A. knowledge**   
**B. interests**   
**C. confidence**   
**D. instructions**

Linda Kekelis对Marta的印象深刻是因为她的自信。文章中提到，“She's very confident to face challenges. She isn't afraid of temporary setbacks”。由此可见，C选项“自信”是正确答案。

**答案：C**

**14. The word “setbacks” (Para. 3) most probably means “________ .”**
**A. advances**   
**B. difficulties**   
**C. activities**   
**D. projects**

根据上下文，“setbacks”指的是Marta不害怕暂时的挫折，表示她在面临困难时的态度。由此可见，B选项“困难”是正确答案。

**答案：B**

**15. Marta Garcia's experience with Techbridge will ________ .**
**A. help her finish university**   
**B. benefit her in the future**   
**C. limit her to a STEM job**   
**D. let her take fewer courses**

Marta与Techbridge的经验会在未来对她有帮助。文章最后提到，“her love of technology and her experience with Techbridge will serve her well”。由此可见，B选项“在未来对她有益”是正确答案。

**答案：B**