A.On a Friday.B.On a SaturdayC.On a Sunday.D.On a Monday.22.What will you probably do on the third day if weather permits?A.Return to Cape TownB.Sail on the ocean.C.Buy some souvenirs.D.Dive with sharks.23.How much will you spend on a three-week shark conservation trip?A.£375B.£750.C.£1,204D.£829.BA 15-year-old Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence(Al)and created apps to address polluted drinking water,drug addiction and other social problems has beennamed Time Magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year".Rao told The Associated Press in an interview from her home that the prize is nothing that I couldhave ever imagined.And I'm so grateful and just so excited that we're really taking a look at the upcominggeneration and our generation,since the future is in our hands.Time said Rao stood out for creating a global community of young innovators and inspiring them topursue their goals.Rao insisted that starting out small doesn't matter,as long as you're passionate about it.She told Time contributing editor Angelina Jolie in an interview that her science pursuits started earlyas a way to improve social conditions.The drinking water crisis in Flint,Michigan,inspired her work todevelop a way to detect pollutants and send those results to a mobile phone,she said."I was like 10 when I told my parents that I wanted to research carbon nanotube sensor technology atthe Denver Water quality research lab,and my mum was like,A what?"Rao told Jolie.She said that workis going to be in our generation's hands pretty soon."So if no one else is gonna do it,I'm gonna do it."In a world where science is increasingly questioned or challenged,Rao insisted that its pursuit is anact of kindness,the best way that a younger generation can better the world."We have science in everything we're involved in,and I think that's the biggest thing to put out there,that science is cool,innovating is cool,and anybody can be an innovator."Rao said,"Anybody can doscience.”24.What did Rao think of the award she received?A.It was a mark of social progress.B.It was a title beyond her expectation.C.It was an inspiration to the youthD.It was a recognition of her work.25.Why would Rao start to pursue science?A.To encourage people to aim high.B.To stop science from being questioned.C.To change the society for the better.D.To pursue her passion for research.26.Which word can best describe Rao?A.Generous.B.SelfishC.Independent.D.Creative.27.What's the purpose of the text?A.To improve social conditions.B.To introduce new inventions.C.To report a young genius.D.To present artificial intelligence.CAnyone wanting to help the poor may like this idea-recycling aluminum()cans in a different way,高二英语学科试题第4页(共10页)