《302edu发布》湖南省益阳市2019届高三上学期期末考试 英语 Word版含答案
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22. Why do CarePartners members hold a dragon boat race?

A. To seek volunteers for the organization.

B. To improve the health of its volunteers.

C. To collect money far the organization.

D. To win "likes" for its FaceBook page.

23. What does the Little Trees Project mainly do?

A. Decorate trees for sick children.

B. Plant trees to help poor patients.

C. Produce handmade trees for decoration.

D. Present the patients with decorated trees.

72-year-old Darlene Mullins recently graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. Darlene left school nearly 55 years ago in the name of love. She was studying at the college and met her husband-to-be, John Mullins, in 1962, The two knew they would marry each other the moment they met. She finished her freshman year with 25 credits and married John in 1963. Her husband graduated in 1964 and began working.

Darlene took care of the household and was a stay-at-home mother to their son and daughter. The family lived in six states over the years, due to John's successful career in business. Darlene eventually began a career in retail as their children grew older. Though she remained busy, she always longed to finish school. She always told her children to make sure they finish what they started and she kind of felt it was time to live up to her own dream.

John was very supportive when she told him she was going back to school. He knew the day would come when she decided to finish her degree. He told her whenever she was ready they would go. The couple moved back to Nashville in 2013 when Darlene re-enrolled. She had to adjust to the technological advances in the classroom, saying that she was determined to finish no matter how long it took. After completing four years, Darlene graduated with a degree, "I feel like God has given me a second chance." she said' She hopes that her story can inspire