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Last
month, girls took all the top 4 prizes at the Broadcom Masters, a competition
for middle school students across the US.
Rachel Bergey won the
Lemelson Award
She
developed an equipment to catch the Spotted Lanternfly, an animal destroying
trees in Pennsylvania. She got her idea when she was climbing on her favorite
tree at her family's farm. The Lemelson Organization gives the award to a
student who provides answers to real-world problems.
Sidor Clare won the
Marconi Award
She
developed bricks that one day could be made on the Moon. That way, astronauts
would not have to bring building materials with them when they build houses
there.
Alexis MacAvoy won the
Robert Wood Johnson Award
She
designed a film to remove heavy metals from water. The award recognizes the
student whose work shows the most promise in public health-related fields, and
an understanding of how social problems affect (影响)
health.
Lauren Ejiaga won the
DoD STEM Talent Award
She
studied how certain kinds of light from the sun affect plant growth. The DoD
STEM Talent Award is given to a student for showing talent in science,
technology, engineering or math. along with the leadership and technical skills
necessary to success in the future.
At
the Broadcom Masters, there were 30 winners-18 girls and 12 boys. They were
chosen from 2. 348 middle school students in 47 states. A group of scientists,
engineers and educators selected the winners. Each winner's school will receive
$1,000 from the Broadcom Masters to support the school's science program.
(1)
Who won the Marconi Award?
A . Rachel Bergey.
B . Sidor Clare.
C . Alexis MacAvoy.
D . Lauren Ejiaga.
(2)
Which award is given to the inventions closely related to public health?
A . The Marconi Award.
B . The DoD STEM Talent Award.
C . The Lemelson Award.
D . The Robert Wood Johnson Award.
(3)
What can we say about the Broadcom Masters competition?
A . Each winner will get $1,000.
B . Only girls are allowed to attend.
C . All the winners are middle school students.
D . It is started by a group of scientists and engineers.
答案: B
D
C