1. (2023高二下·嘉定期末)  Reading Comprehension

A schoolgirl has created a solar-powered backpack that filters (过滤) out air pollution after being inspired by her asthmatic (患哮喘病的) mother.

Eleanor Woods, 12, from a town in northern England, entered the "Backpack to the Future" competition after her mother put the application form in her room. She went on to win the award for her innovative bag.

The "Backpack to the Future" competition was launched to change perceptions, encourage more diversity within engineering and to show children how they could combine an interest in fashion with a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths).

Powered by green energy from solar power and a dynamo—a machine that changes mechanical energy into electrical energy—the backpack filters polluted air before fanning out cleaner air nearby.

"I have an air filter at home because my mum has mild asthma. My Breathe Better Backpack is all about keeping my friends, family and classmates safe using an air filter. It looks cool and will help get kids outside and fight off colds," said Eleanor. "The first thing that came to mind is that blue is one of my favorite colors and blue feels clean and the bubbles on the outside have a clean theme for breathing."

The pandemic encouraged Eleanor's awareness of how pollution affects a person's health and the spread of diseases. Spending a lot of time with her asthmatic mum over several lockdowns gave the 12-year-old food for thought. The schoolgirl added, "My generation is really aware of pollution, and we have lessons on it at school along with diseases spreading, and this is another reason I designed this, because it is getting much worse." The young designer said she is becoming increasingly aware of the pollution that surrounds her, as she lives on a main road. Eleanor said, "I walk to school, next to the road, and can taste the petrol when buses come through."

Speaking after winning the competition, Eleanor said the impact of her backpack will he far- reaching. "If just a few people start using it, it could be really good for the planet," she said.

1. （1） According to the passage, the "Backpack to the Future" competition aims to ____.

   A . introduce the diversity within engineering B . develop people's interest in fashion design C . encourage application of STEM to fashion D . raise the public awareness of air pollution
3. （2） Eleanor invented the Breathe Better Backpack to ____.

   A . cure her mother's mild asthma by transforming energy B . help those who need air filters by reducing air pollution C . attract kids1 attention by its colors and bubbles outside D . prevent diseases spreading by fanning out cleaner air
5. （3） Which of the following is TRUE about the backpack?

   A . The outside design of it shows the theme of the competition. B . Eleanor's inspiration to invent it comes from bubbles. C . It is equipped with an energy transfer to produce fresh air. D . Its impact on the competition will be far-reaching.
7. （4） Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

   A . Use of Backpack Brings Benefits to Environment B . Young Designers are Becoming Aware of Pollution C . Mother assists Schoolgirl in Winning Competition D . Schoolgirl Creates Bag that Filters out Air Pollution