专题08 阅读理解20篇-2023年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题特快专递（江苏专用）

2023江苏省中考英语逆袭冲刺 名校模拟真题特快专递 第一期 专题08 阅读理解20篇 （2022·江苏·泰州中学附属初中三模）Close your eyes and picture a scientist. Does an image of a man show up in your mind? It is hard to ignore that even in the 21st century, the “scientist equals male” stereotype(成见) is still there. In the science world, women’s voices are often unheard. According to UNESCO, only 35 percent of global STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students in higher education are women. In pursuing science and technology careers, women are more likely to be treated unfairly because of their motherhood and skin color, noted Teen Vogue. In November, at the 4th World Laureates Forum(世界顶尖科学家论坛) held in Shanghai, some of the world’s top female scientists announced an initiative(倡议), encouraging institutions around the world to promote gender equality(性别平等) in STEM areas. “Role models of women scientists need to be better represented on important international stages and allow their voices to be heard as a way to encourage