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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 taking up 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 universities around the world to promote gender equality 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 youths,” Lenore Blum, a female scientist from the US, said at the forum.

In December, Talk With Lu Jian, a Chinese TV show, launched a series of programs under the title of She Power in Tech. The show interviewed Chinese female scientists, including geneticist (遗传学家）Fu Qiaomei at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lṻ Zhi, a professor of life sciences at Peking University, and Rong Yi, a chief designer of the Long March 2F rocket.

“These female scientists share a strong passion for science,”said Lu Jian, the TV show’s host. “They are making a pathway for the next women scientists.”

Actions should also be taken to create a better environment for women working in the field of science and technology, noted Science and Technology Daily. For example, they should be given more resources, join in decision-making and gain support for their research during maternity（生育）.

1．According to UNESCO’s statistics （统计数字）,we can learn that ________ .

A．most women do not work during their motherhood

B．skin color may cause women scientists to be treated unfairly

C．only 35% of global STEM students are women

D．women are more interested in the arts than STEM courses

2．Lenore Blum thinks that ________ .

A．science companies should employ more women scientists

B．women scientists should have more respect from the world

C．role models of women scientists should have more chances to encourage young people

D．the 4th World Laureates Forum gives a good example of gender equality

3．Talk With Lu Jian interviewed several Chinese women scientist as an effort _________.

A．to celebrate women’s achievement in scientific technology

B．to show the importance of getting well-educated

C．to call for gender equality in China

D．to attract social concern about the stereotype in the science world

4．The career of the rocket designer Rong Yi infers that ________ .        

A．she is lucky enough to work together with many top scientists jg

B．women can also become successful in high-tech fields

C．rocket designing is a challenging work for women scientists

D．she is the most remarkable woman scientist in the interview

5．The “scientist equals male” stereotype is probably caused by            .

A．a lack of resources in high-level education

B．women’s weakness in competing with men in science

C．women’s traditional role in society

D．the amazing achievements of male scientists