1. 阅读理解

The whole world knows them: actors, singers, models, athletes and TV personalities. If I use social media, I get too familiar. 

I have nothing against the entertainment industry and celebrities. The problem is that by idolizing the entertainment industry so much, we sometimes completely forget about the things that are truly important and that are changing our world. You probably know who Leonardo DiCaprio is—a very talented American actor and film producer. But then you probably don't know who Cori Bargmann is. Bargmann is a scientist who is uncovering the causes of Alzheimer's and autism, which have been unknown for years.

What I think is wrong is that DiCaprio's net worth is $260 million dollars, while Bargmann's is less than $l million dollars. DiCaprio is definitely talented and has worked hard to give us good films, but Bargmann is working for something that can save thousands of humans who are suffering. And just because our society prefers to idolize the entertainment industry instead of science, she gets paid much less than she deserves.

But if it would benefit the world to invest all of our time and attention toward scientists, why don't we make scientists our new "celebrities"?

First of all, we like being entertained. We love pretty faces and easy-to-digest information. It's easier to care about simple stuff rather than scientific, complicated things. Another reason is that most scientists don't like being in the spotlight. They' re mostly reserved and like to have privacy. They' re busy people, which explains why they haven't attracted the media the same way that performers have. Also, people have free will and the right to be interested in whatever they want to be.

However, studies have shown that young people are more interested in a scientific career as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic has also made known some scientists who have suddenly started appearing on TV and guiding us on how to get protected from this deadly virus. Maybe that is the start of the development of a different point of view which will be in favor of science for future generations.

1. （1）  Why does the author mention Leonardo DiCaprio and Cori Bargmann?

   A . To introduce the topic. B . To give an example. C . To offer a definition. D . To propose a solution.
3. （2）  Why are scientists not as well-known as actors?

   A . Scientists get paid much less than actors. B . People are busy choosing what they like. C . Scientists don't feel like being paid attention to. D . People prefer entertainment to complex science.
5. （3） What does the word "that" underlined in the last paragraph refer to?

   A . Studies make scientists known and accepted by the masses. B . Young people want to change their jobs because of the pandemic. C . People are attracted to science and scientists during a special time. D . Most scientists gradually become willing to show up in public light.
7. （4） What's the author's attitude toward entertainment stars?

   A . Objective. B . Favorable. C . Prejudiced. D . Indifferent.