C.The huge market of dispersants.
D.Her wish to be awarded by Forbes.
解析:选B 细节理解题。由第四段中的"After learning about the negative effects of the oil dispersant used in the Gulf Coast during the B.P. oil spill cleanup, Cavé decided to create her own dispersant."可知,Cavé了解到之前用于漏油事件的化油剂具有负面作用后,决定发明一种新的化油剂。
2.What can we say about Cavé?
A.She has a very good sense of humor.
B.She finds it hard to manage her company.
C.She has a strong sense of social responsibility.
D.She is fed up with new studies about molecules.
解析:选C 推理判断题。由倒数第三段中的"She regards success as the amount of influence she has made on the community and the world."可知,Cavé具有很强的社会责任感。
3.What will Cavé's next step be?
A.To create legal oil dispersants.
B.To develop her company Mare.
C.To raise money for her project.
D.To enter Chevron after graduation.
解析:选B 细节理解题。由最后两段内容可知,Cavé下一步计划努力发展她的公司Mare。
4.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To announce a competition.
B.To describe a new company.
C.To advertise an oil dispersant.
D.To report on a teenage inventor.
解析:选D 主旨大意题。本文旨在报道Keiana Cavé这位青年女发明家的事迹。
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