2023湖北省宜城一中、枣阳一中等六校联考高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

宜城一中 枣阳一中

曾都一中 襄州一中    

南漳一中 河口一中                   

2022-2023学年上学期高二期中考试

英语试题

考试时间：2022.11.2 8：00-10：00   时限：120分钟

分值：150分

注意事项：

1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置。

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What's David's plan for tonight?

A.To visit some relatives.

B.To watch a tennis game.

C.To do sports.

2.Who is the woman most probably speaking to?

A.Her husband.

B.Her guest.

C.Her father.

3.How does the woman usually go to school?

A.By bus.

B.On foot.

C.By bike.

4.What will the speakers do next?

A.Help an old lady.

B.Give a performance.

C.Ask for directions.5.What are the speakers talking about?

A.Harry's time with his parents.

B.Harry's plan for his vacation.

C.Places of interest in Beijing.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.When does Linda plan to finish her report?

A.Tonight.

B.Tomorrow morning.

C.Tomorrow afternoon.

7.What does Linda think of her work?

A.It's difficult and boring.

B.It's easy but low-paying.

C.It's challenging yet beneficial.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8.What will the man take at last?

A.Some teacups.

B.Some tea.

C.A teapot.

9.How much will the man pay?

A.$40.

B.$45.

C.$50.

10.Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.On the plane.

B.At an airport.

C.On a bus.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11.Who volunteered in Africa last year?

A.Henry's parents.

B.Jason.

C.Henry.

12.When did Jason most probably finish volunteering?

A.In the middle of August.

B.At the end of August.

C.At the end of July.

13.What does Jason probably do?

A.A teacher.

B.A student.

C.A writer.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14.How is English learning for adults in the man's country?

A.Popular.

B.Unnecessary.

C.Difficult.

15.What is a requirement for teaching English in the man's country?

A.Having a master's degree in English.

B.Having some teaching experience.

C.Having a TEFL certificate.

16. Why did the girl move to the man's country?

A.To be reunited with her family.

B.To further her study.

C.To expand her business.

17.What attracts the girl most in the man's country?

A.The friendly people.

B.The rich culture.  

C The local food.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18.What makes Susan Gerard different as a college student?

A.Learning together with her children.

B.Attending college at an old age.

C.Setting a record in music.

19.Why did Susan Gerard want to go to college?

A.To get a degree.

B.To become a pianist.

C.To be useful again.

20.How do the other students feel after knowing Susan's story?

A.Inspired.

B.Ashamed.

C.Pleased.  

第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

4 Volunteer Programs for High School Students

Volunteering overseas as a high school student is a fantastic way to gain some international experiences. Joining one of the volunteer programs is a fantastic way to start your adult life on the right foot. Here are some popular volunteer programs.

1.Experiment in International Living

The Experiment in International Living offers summer programs for high school students, including volunteer opportunities in a wide variety of locations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  Programs have a registration fee,  but they also offer several scholarships to cover part or all of the original price.  It's worth looking into to see if you qualify for a scholarship.

2.Projects Abroad Argentina

Projects Abroad Argentina offers volunteer programs for high school students in Argentina. These programs give them a taste of what volunteering overseas is like. While in Argentina, high school students get to learn about the culture and language while working on service projects for two to four weeks.

3.Virtual Volunteering in Nepal

While virtual volunteering might not sound as exciting as jetting off to new destinations, the reality is that volunteering from your own home can be advantageous. Not only do you not have to worry about buying a plane ticket, but you can also do a part-time job while still getting an immersive（沉浸式的）international experience. Students can work on any number of projects， from English language education to community development.

4.GVI:Volunteering for Teens

Specifically offering volunteer programs for high school students,  GVI encourages students between the ages of 15 and 17 to explore the greater world. With programs about cultural immersion, wildlife protection, and community development, high school students can learn to become a global citizen.  GVI programs are available in 11 countries and last one to two weeks.

21.How can volunteers in the first program make up for their registration fee?

A. By borrowing money from the government.

B.By getting paid from a part-time job.

C.By launching a donation activity.

D.By winning a scholarship.

22.What's the most remarkable feature of Virtual Volmteering in Nepal?

A.It covers all the costs.

B.Volunteers don't need to go to Nepal.

C.Volunteers can learn Nepali online.

D.It lasts about two to four weeks.

23.Who would most probably enter for GVI: Volunteering for Teens?

A.College students interested in language learning.

B.Employees working in a local community.

C.High school students loving wild animals.

D.Scholars interested in cultural immersion.

B

I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter,Athena,to get to her classroom on time for parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me.A few adults quickly quieted their kids' whispers.A classmate yelled to my daughter,“What's wrong with your mom's face?”

Shocked,I started to explain my condition but my 6-year-old daughter looked at him and said,“It's my mom's birthmark! Don't be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she approached that situation.

I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone hecause of it.Being compared to Batman's evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love,but I was lucky enough to meet my husband,who saw me for who I am inside.

When I had my first daughter,I was overjoyed,but I began to worry if world would judge my children. I also worried I might pass my condition onto my children;I didn't want them to grow up feeling judged.

Unfortunately,my facial difference has impacted my children.My daughters get disinvited （取消邀请）from birthday parties or sleepovers，or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.

When my kids were young,I explained how my special purple skin was rare,and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek,I feel "normal" around them and their unconditional love.

With time,both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them,I've begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.

Their worldviews are similar to mine:we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes,your daughters will grow up to be your best friends.I know that will be the case for me!

24.What happened during the parent-teacher night?

A.The writer came late.

B.The writer felt proud of Athena's academic performance.

C.Athena saved her mother from embarrassment.

D.Some adults whispered about the writer's face.

25.Why did the writer feel worried when she had Athena?

A.Because Athena also had a birthmark.

B.Because Athena was seriously ill.

C.Because Athena felt judged.

D.Because Athena might be looked down upon.

26.How does the writer feel to her daughters?

A.Critical.

B.Disappointed.

C.Grateful.

D.Ashamed.

27.What does the writer most likely agree with?

A.Don't judge a book by its cover.

C.Nothing is impossible.

B.No pains,no gains.

D.Misfortune may be an actual blessing.

C

It might seem that a fish needs a car because fishes actually make pretty good drivers, according to a new experiment.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer Sheva,Israel taught six goldfish to drive a motorized water tank（水箱）.Whenever the fish swam near one of the tank’s walls， facing outward,the vehicle moved in that direction.That these fish could move on land gave the researchers the conclusion that fishes' understanding of space and direction is not limited to their natural environment.

The goldfish were educated on how to drive during about a dozen 30-minute lessons.The researchers trained each fish to drive from the center of a small room to a pink board on one wall by giving the fish a treat whenever it reached the wall. The fish was equipped with a camera that continually tracked the fish driver's position inside the tank.

In the experiment,during their first lessons,the fish averaged about 2.5 successful trips to the target. During their final lessons,they averaged about 17.5 successful trips.Finally,the animals also took faster,more direct routes to their goal.

In further experiments,the goldfish were still able to reach the pink board when starting from random positions around the room,rather than the center. This finding confirmed that the fish had not merely memorized a set of movements to reach their reward,but were planning routes toward their prize each time.When the researchers tried to hoax the goldfish by placing boards of different colors on the other walls or moving the pink board to the other side of the room，the fish were not fooled，and navigated（导航）to the pink board.

Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert was “not completely surprised” by the driving abilities of the fish.In her research at the University of Richmond in Virginia,Lambert has taught rats to drive toy cars.“But teaching goldfish to navigate such unfamiliar land takes animal driving experiments to the next level,” Lambert said. “I love the fish out-of-water idea. When it comes to testing the limits of animal navigation,it's important to diversify and expand our tasks and our species.”

28.How did the researchers train the fish to drive?

A.By offering rewards for the fish's successful trips.

B.By making use of the fish's sense to color.

C.By setting examples to the fish beforehand.

D. By playing training videos to the fish.

29.How does Paragraph 4 mainly develop?

A.By providing examples.

C.By analyzing reasons.

B.By making comparisons.

D.By drawing conclusions.

30.What does the underlined word “hoax” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A.Treat.

B.Amuse.

C.Catch.

D.Trick.

31.What would be the best title for the text?

A.Fishes are being studied.

C.Fishes are good drivers.

B.Fishes are smart animals.

D.Fishes are popular pets.

D

Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I'll definitely give a positive answer.

The space exploration has a direct impact on the lives of humans,as well as the state of our world.Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world,connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide.The Global Positioning System(GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore,weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions, which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.

Space programs can also indirectly lead to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example,large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures, such as the condition of crops, soil, rainfall, and droughts. It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.

In recent years,space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives.Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology（流行病学）.This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns,understand the environmental causes that spread it,make predictions about where it can spread in the future,and make plans to fight it efficiently.

Furthermore,space exploration is something we can do for future generations.Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet,but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology,it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets,such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.

For the exploration of the universe,perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose,regardless of our differences.

32.What can space exploration do according to Paragraph 2?

A.Improve the traffic on the earth.

B.Help humans communicate and spread information.

C.Help prevent deadly natural disasters.

D.Promote travel between countries.

33.How can space programs help solve poverty and world hunger?

A. By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites.

B.By transporting food worldwide more easily.

C. By creating job opportunities for the poor.

D.By protecting available land resources.

34.What does the writer think of mining resources on other planets?

A.Time-wasting.

B.Arguable.

C.Unnecessary.

D.Rewarding.

35.What is the text?

A.An advertisement.

C.A speech.

B.An argumentative essay.

D.A news report.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

As you exist in this world,you do not only live by yourself but among so many other human beings like you． 36 Sometimes we are so enveloped by the complication（复杂）of life that we forget that we really just have to live it simply. Below are some ways to help you live a simple and peaceful life:

Block out the negativity． 37 Nobody needs criticism（批评）that does nothing but crush yourself and your soul. No matter what you do or how you act,you can never please everybody because somebody will always have something bad to say. All you need to do is ignore it and mind your own business.

Cut ties with toxic（恶毒的）people.Toxic people bring you down，they do not believe in you,they criticize you for the littlest things,and they will tell you that you will never amount to anything.Never fear because you do not need them! 38

Be more patient.Patience gives you the time to think about things. 39 If you allow yourself to be hot-tempered and be prepared to fight,you would be feeding yourself with negativity every day. Things don't go your way. Be patient.Remember:you cannot control everything.

40 If you have a small backyard,you can start planting vegetables and fruit so that you won't have to buy them anymore. You can use solar energy to be more environmentally friendly, or you may recycle and reuse things to reduce your garbage,and you can also simplify it by making friends with the people who matter.

A.Always learn to be kind.

B.Simplify your life as much as you can.

C.And more importantly,it helps you prevent conflict.

D.Living such a life may be a bit complicated at times.

E. Be strong enough to show them the door out of your life.

F.Allow yourself to hear criticism but only if it's constructive.

G.You may make mistakes along the way but that is the way of life.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Lino Marrero is a young inventor. For him, being an inventor is about helping the world by creating 41 to everyday challenges."  I always start with a problem and see how it 42 other people," he says.

Due to 43 fingers, little Marrero wanted to quit playing the violin. But his 44 for music inspired him to invent a “ String Ring". It is an adjustable band that 45 a musician's aching fingers so they can continue practicing.

A year later，Marrero created a（n） 46 shoe with replaceable soles（鞋底）after learning traditional footwear can damage the environment.“Shoe waste 47 a lot to landfills （垃圾填埋场），”he says，“since they have rubber soles that don＇t 48 easily．” Instead of owning 49 shoes for different sports,  his invention allows athletes to keep just one pair in their cupboards.

Marrero's latest invention, Kinetic Kickz, was the 50 of his personal experience. Having finished soccer practice, he found his phone was out of 51 .Suddenly,he thought maybe he could make use of the energy from playing soccer. Then he created a shoe insert（插入物）that 52 energy and changes it into battery power to 53 a cell phone．

As a high school freshman now, Marrero wants to encourage other teenagers to be inventors too. Younger people, he says,often have novel 54 that can be useful in making creations. Marrero says,“We need to get a chain going, where I inspire some people and they help inspire others 55.”

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Born in Shaoxing,Zhejiang Province in 1881,Lu Xun  56  (acknowledge) as one of the greatest modern writers in China. In 1904,he went to Japan and became a medical student,with the objective of improving people's health and saving  57  (life).However,he changed his mind when he saw in  58   photo a Chinese man about to be killed by a Japanese soldier.It  59  (strike) him that the other Chinese men in the photo apparently did not care  60  what was happening to their fellow countrymen.From this,he concluded that the crucial problem in China was not physical illness,  61  the spiritual illness of people at that time.  62  (follow) this,he quit medical school. In 1908,he returned to his hometown,  63  he obtained a teaching job.In 1917,a friend persuaded him  64  (help) write for a magazine called New Youth.That was how his first famous short story A Madman's Diary got published  65  (ultimate).

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

针对高中生压力大，同学之间常因鸡毛蒜皮的小事闹矛盾这一问题，你校即将举行一场以“Learn to Forgive”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参加比赛。内容包括：

1．原谅他人的意义

2．如何原谅他人

3．你的建议

注意：1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Hello, everyone,

That's all. Thank you!

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Mark was a successful lawyer.Since graduating from law school,he seldom went home. Although he loved his mother deeply,he was too busy with his work.

One Saturday when driving to his company, Mark suddenly remembered it was his mother's birthday.But being occupied withhis work,he couldn't make time to visit his mother who lived 200 miles away.Just then,he spotted a flower shop,thinking the flowers were the best solution.

Mark parked in front of the flower shop where a girl was standing outside.Since Mark was thinking about the note he would send to his mother,he paid no attention to her.After chatting with the shop owner,Mark bought some pink roses and asked the shop owner to deliver the flowers to his mother. “Happy birthday to my mom;love you,” he wrote on the note.

Mark then walked out of the shop,thinking his mother would get the flowers later tonight, and felt satisfied. When walking to his car,Mark saw the girl again. She was crying.Mark couldn't help asking,“Hey,are you OK? Are you lost?” The girl shook her head. Mark later knew the girl was Mandy,who was eight and lived nearby. Feeling a little worried about her,Mark asked gently,“Can I help?”

Mandy said she wanted a rose for her mom. But she couldn't afford it.“The flower lady said my coins could buy a daisy（雏菊），but my mom loves red roses，＂ she added.Touched by the girl's words,Mark went back into the shop and bought a bunch of red roses.

“Here you go," he said. Mandy took the roses, smiled brightly,and thanked him. “Anything else I can do for you?" Mark asked.Mandy hesitated. Then she said,“Could you take me to my mom? It's not far but I'm not supposed to go on my own." Mark nodded.“Sure, lead the way!" Mandy took his hand and walked with him down the street. As they passed by a graveyard（墓地），Mandy stopped.

To Mark's surprise, Mandy directly went inside the graveyard.

After dropping Mandy off by her house, Mark went back to the flower shop.   

宜城一中 枣阳一中 曾都一中

襄州一中 南漳一中 河口一中

2022—2023 学年上学期高二期中考试

英语答案

听力：

1-5CABCB  6-10ACCAB  11-15CABAC  16-20ACBCA

阅读理解：

21-23DBC  24-27CDCA  28-31ABDC  32-35BADB  36-40DFECB

完形填空：

41-45BABAD  46-50CBCDB  51-55ACDAC

语法填空：

56. is acknowledged    57. lives    58.a    59. struck    60. about    61. but

62. Following    63. where    64. to help    65. ultimately

写作(One possible version)

第一节

Hello, everyone,

It's a great honor for me to deliver a speech here.

Learning to forgive plays a major role in our daily communication. First, tolerance is a virtue which helps us lighten our mood. Second, forgiving others means stopping blaming people because we might lose them if we always focus on their mistakes. The key to learning to forgive is to care more about others’ positive aspects. Only in this way can we establish a harmonious relationship with others.

If we develop a forgiving nature, we’ll also receive forgiveness from others. Why not try it now? That’s all. Thank you!

第二节

To Mark’s surprise, Mandy directly went inside the graveyard. And seconds after keeping walking, Mandy stood in front of a recent gravestone. She tenderly put the roses next to the gravestone. “Mommy,” she said, “I miss you and I bring you your favorite roses...” Seeing that, Mark felt tears well up in his eyes. He couldn’t imagine what his life would have been like without his mother. This little girl had lost her mother at an early age, so she'd never have that love he’d been taking for granted.

After dropping Mandy off by her house, Mark went back to the flower shop. He canceled the delivery, carried the flowers, and drove to his mother's home. When his mother opened the door, he presented her with the flowers, and hugged her, saying, “I love you, Mom.” His mother cried happily. She said, “I thought you’d just deliver flowers or phone me.” Tears misted Mark’s eyes. He thought of poor little Mandy and realized how lucky he was. So, my dear friends, cherish your loved ones before it’s too late.

听力原文

Text 1

W: David, I heard there’ll be a tennis match on TV tonight. What about watching it together?

M: I’d love to, but I’ve promised my friends that I’ll play football with them tonight.

W: What a pity!

Text 2

W: Who will join us for dinner tonight, honey?

M: The Smiths. They like Chinese food very much. We can prepare some Chinese dishes for them.

W: But I’m not good at it.

M: Don’t worry. My father will come and help you with the cooking tonight.

Text 3

M: If I were you, I’d just walk to school. It would take you about 30 minutes.

W: Today is an exception. I often walk to school and it is the first time that I have taken a bus to school.

Text 4

M: I’m afraid we’re lost. This is not the concert hall. We need some help.

W: Don’t worry. Look! There is an old lady over there. I’m sure she can help us out.

M: OK.

Text 5

W: Hi, Harry. Are you going to take a vacation next week?

M: Yes. I’m going to spend the holiday with my parents.

W: So where are you going?

M: Beijing. We want to visit the tourist attractions there.

Text 6

M: Linda, it’s already 10:30 pm. Why are you still working?

W: I have a report due tomorrow. My boss needs it for the board meeting tomorrow afternoon. It needs to be on his desk tomorrow morning because he wants to read it first.3

M: Why don’t you get up early and work on it tomorrow morning?

W: I'd rather not.

M: Linda, don’t you think the work is too hard for you? Why don’t you change your job?

W: Well, I want to learn new things and improve myself. I don’t want to stay in my comfort zone.

M: Oh, I see.

Text 7

W: Sir, we have very good Chinese tea. Would you like to buy some?

M: No. But I like this teapot very much. It looks very nice. May I have a look?

W: Certainly, sir. Here you are.

M: How much does it cost, please?

W: The tag price is 50 dollars. But with your passport, you can get it duty-free. It means it is 20% off.

M: That’s great. I’ll take it.

W: OK. Do you want anything else? Some teacups? They’re popular with overseas people.

M: No, thanks. I want to give the teapot to a friend as a gift. Could you please pack it quickly

for me? I'm going to board my plane soon.

W: OK. It’ll be ready in a moment.

Text 8

W: Jason, I heard that you volunteered in Africa this summer.

M: Yes. My friend Henry volunteered there last year. He told me about his experience there and I was inspired. When I told my parents about the decision, they agreed without any hesitation.

W: What did you do there?

M: I taught children art at a school. I hope more people can go there to help them.

W: You’re very kind-hearted. How long did you volunteer there?

M: I planned to volunteer there for just four weeks until the end of July. But I ended up staying there for two more weeks.

W: Where did you live during your stay there? At a hotel or the school?

M: Neither. I lived with a local host family.

W: What a memorable experience! Why not share it with more people?

M: That’s exactly what I’ve decided to do. Next week, I’ll make a class presentation to tell my classmates about it. 4

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W: It’s said that the number of people learning English here is increasing rapidly.

M: So it is. All schools in my country are required to provide English classes.

W: When do school children begin to learn English here?

M: At age 6. And it lasts through the completion of high school. Tens of millions of adults are also taking English language classes.

W: It seems that it's easy for people to find work as an English teacher in your country.

M: You can say so, but to get hired to teach English in my country, one will need a TEFL certificate and a 4-year college degree in any field. So are you interested in teaching English here?

W: Yes. I moved here after graduation with my mom last year because my father works here. My mom used to work as an English teacher in a primary school. I want to follow in her footsteps.

M: Do you like living here?

W: Yes. I like the climate, people, and culture here. But what impresses me most is the food.

M: Wow, you must be a foodie.

W: Yep.

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M: Good evening, everyone. In today's program, let’s know about an unusual college student. Most graduates are in their early 20s when they complete their college degree programs, but Susan Gerard didn’t even start her college education until she was in her late 60s. Susan Gerard is a mother, grandmother, and now a college graduate. The old lady had a car crash last year. Because of the injury, she wasn’t able to walk. She didn’t want to sit in her wheelchair doing nothing every day. She decided to take the time to learn something new, so she could become useful again one day, An academic adviser suggested that Susan try the music therapy program. When the adviser described it, Susan knew that was what she wanted to learn. She had been a pianist. She had even made a record when she was young. Music was what she loved. Susan hopes to work at a medical center after she graduates. While Susan isn’t a traditional college student, she has made an impact on other students. Her story serves as an inspiration to all the students. She shows you're never too old to follow your dreams.