叙州区二中高2022级高二上期期末考试英语试题
参考答案：
一．听力部分
1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．C 11．B 12．C
13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 17．C 18．B 19．C 20．C
二．阅读部分
21．B 22．B 23．C 24．B 25．D 26．C 27．A 28．C 29．A 30．A 31．C
32．A 33．C 34．B 35．C 36．E 37．B 38．G 39．F 40．D
三．完形填空
41．B 42．D 43．A 44．A 45．C 46．C 47．D 48．D 49．B 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．D
四．语法填空
56．landing 57．was launched 58．which 59．Its 60．elements 61．important 62．has 63．but 64．used 65．to
五．书面表达
66．One possible version:
As far as I am concerned, winning is not that important in a sports competition. Rather, it is participation itself that matters. As long as you take part in a sports competition, whether you win or lose, it helps free you from the heavy pressure caused by study and daily work.
For instance, I once signed up for a cross-country race. I set a workout plan, stuck to it and exercised regularly for a whole month. Although I didn’t win the race, I felt a strong sense of pride because I had challenged myself and managed to keep running instead of giving up halfway.
67．One possible version:
The next morning, when they all gathered, Mrs Dickens briefed them about Aiden’s situation at Courtney’s request. Aiden’s mom explained how their family had fallen on hard times and was struggling to make ends meet. She had lost her job a few months ago, and despite searching tirelessly for a new one, she hadn’t been successful yet. The parents listened attentively and felt a deep sense of empathy for them. Courtney suggested starting a meal-sharing program at the school, where parents could contribute extra lunch portions or donate money to ensure that no child went hungry. The idea resonated with the parents.
As Courtney was about to get into her car outside the school gate, Aiden’s mom met her and thanked her for her help. “I can’t thank you enough for what you did,” Aiden’s mom said, her eyes welling up with tears. Courtney reached out and gave her a comforting hug. “You don’t have to thank us,” she replied. “We’re all one big family here.” After school, Peter said, “Thank you so much, Mom. You have really helped my friend!” “You should say thanks to yourself. I’m so proud of you, Peter. Your act of kindness has made a real difference in Aiden’s life,” Courtney answered. Peter smiled shyly, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
听力原材料
Text1：
M: Gwen came back from Shanghai last night. Let’s hang out with her this afternoon!
W: Sorry, I have to visit my cousin then. I won’t be back until tomorrow morning.
Text2：
M: That was expensive. I only got one dollar change. When I was young, even five dollars would have been a crazy price for an ice cream.
W: You gave him ten dollars Surely, he has made a mistake. Go back and ask.
Text3：
W:If you still can’t sleep well,you should go to the hospital. I can give you a ride.
M:I just started a new job. My insurance doesn’t cover me until next month.
Text4：
M: I heard you had a car accident. Did you get hurt
W: I’m all right. But it’s going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed.
M: Why not buy a new one
Text5：
M: Are you comfortable It’s a long trip, so I’ve brought snacks and pillows, and books to read.
W: I’m fine, thanks. I’m just so excited about this trip. I can’t wait to see Grandma again.
M: I can’t wait to eat dumplings! Spring Festival doesn’t come often enough.
Text6：
W: Jack, I just heard about your father. How is he doing
M: He’s in the hospital resting. The doctors haven’t given a clear answer yet.
W: I’m so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I’m sure they will do whatever they can.
M: I hope so.
W: You must feel really worried right now. But you know your dad is a fighter.
M: Yeah. I think my mom is the most worried. I’m worried about how she is doing.
W: Where is she right now
M: She’s in the hospital with my dad. I have to go to the hospital tonight.
W: Hey, I’ll go with you.
M: You don’t have to.
W: It’s really no problem.
M: Ok. Let’s go right after dinner.
Text7：
W: You look tired.
M: Yeah, I am worn out. I stayed up late last night. I really regret it.
W: Were you doing schoolwork or just playing games
M: Neither. I was going to work on my school paper, but a friend recommended a movie to me, so I watched it. It was a really long movie. I didn’t finish it until 1: 00 am.
W: When did you start watching it
M: At 10: 00 pm. I just wanted to watch half of it, but it was so thrilling that I just had to finish it.
W: So what’s your plan for today Do you want to go for a cycle ride
M: I can’t go anywhere today. I have to finish what I didn’t finish last night.
Text8：
M: Hello, Kate!
W: Hello, Tom. You are welcome to my house. It has been years since you’ve been here, hasn’t it
M: Yes. I used to live on the Martin’s farm.
W: Oh, that farm is gone. A modern factory has been built there. People have built a huge tower on our beach, too.
M: There are plenty of other beaches, aren’t there
W: I suppose so. What are you interested in doing tonight, Tom
M: I’d like to go to the theatre. It’s still there, isn’t it
W: Oh, no. People tore it down to make a parking lot.
M: What That’s terrible!
W: No, that’s progress.
Text9：
M: How are we getting to Georgia Have you decided yet
W: What about taking a flight We can get there in just a few hours.
M: But I’m afraid of flying. And it’s kind of expensive, isn’t it Besides, we’ll miss the beautiful scenery.
W: You are right. Then forget about airports.
M: What about going there by car We can rent a car.
W: But I don’t have a driver’s license. And you’ll get too tired if you drive all the way. You know it’s dangerous to drive when you’re tired.
M: Then what about taking a train or a bus
W: It’s uncomfortable on the bus.
M: But it’s so cheap. And we’ll get to see the countryside along the way.
W: Yes, it’s cheap, but it will be full of other passengers trying to save money.
M: Hmm. I guess it would be interesting. We’d get to meet a lot of people. And we’d get to see the scenery!
W: Scenery We’d just be seeing a bunch of city bus stations. We’d have to switch buses in every city. It’ll take forever!
M: Well, all right, then. I guess there is just one option left.
Text10：
It’s good to see people live longer lives. But how we can help people who live longer live better has been a big challenge. Now, a number of businesses are offering services specifically designed for the elderly. One of them is True Call. True Call is a UK telephone communication service that can block unwanted telephone calls. Businessman Robert Smith has set the system in his mother’s home, since a group of people had stolen her life savings through phone calls a few months earlier.
Another one called Red & Yellow Care is a health care service. According to the director Mike Hart, their staff is trained to be able to explain their service in a simple and clear way, and unafraid of repeating the information. All the training is to provide safer and friendlier service for the elderly.
Then there is Safeway, a supermarket chain. One of the staff, Martin Bateman says that he and his co-workers now ask older customers more frequently if they need help at the checkouts. These customers may not know what to do with the self-checkout machines. All in all, the elderly are gaining increasing attention from the society. They’ll be living longer and better.
答案第1页，共2页叙州区二中高2022级高二上期期末考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题 95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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．When will the woman meet her cousin
A．Tomorrow evening. B．Tomorrow morning. C．This afternoon.
2．How much did the ice cream cost
A．$5. B．$9. C．$10.
3．What is the man’s problem
A．He needs a ride. B．He wants a new job. C．He doesn’t have insurance now.
4．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Ask a repair shop for help. B．Buy another car. C．Fix the car herself.
5．What is the conversation mainly about
A．A meal. B．A trip. C．A festival.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6．Who is ill in the hospital
A．Jack’s mother. B．Jack’s father. C．Jack’s wife.
7．When will Jack probably go to the hospital
A．In the evening. B．Right now. C．Tomorrow.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8．How long is the movie
A．Two hours. B．Three hours. C．Four hours.
9．What is the man going to do today
A．Go for a cycle ride. B．Work on his school paper. C．Finish watching the movie.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10．What has been built on the beach
A．A modern factory. B．A new theatre. C．A huge tower.
11．What happened to the theater
A．It was rebuilt. B．It was torn down. C．It was changed into a park.
12．How does the man feel at last
A．Pleased. B．Bored. C．Disappointed.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13．How does the man feel about flying
A．Excited. B．Bored. C．Scared.
14．Who has a driver’s license
A．The man. B．The woman. C．Neither of the speakers.
15．What does the woman say about traveling by bus
A．It’s unpleasant and inconvenient.
B．It’s great to see the scenery.
C．It’s exciting to meet other passengers.
16．What means of transportation will the speakers take to get to Georgia
A．The plane. B．The train. C．The car.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the talk mainly about
A．Old people’s lives. B．A supermarket chain. C．Services for the elderly.
18．What was the problem with Robert Smith’s mother
A．She lost her phone by accident. B．She was cheated through phone.
C．She was unable to make calls.
19．Which company has trained the staff to provide safer and friendlier service
A．True Call. B．Safeway. C．Red & Yellow Care.
20．Who might benefit from Safeway according to Martin Bateman
A．Businessmen. B．Sick people. C．Senior customers.
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分）
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
University of Wisconsin — River Falls
Student Custodian (保管人) Position Description
Title: Student Custodian
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Custodial Services Chief
Appointment: Academic Year 2022-2023
Payment: $7. 50 per hour
Position Summary:
The Facilities Management Student Custodian position is an undergraduate student employee working in the academic buildings of campus to assist permanent staff in providing basic custodial duties. This position requires early morning and midmorning hours starting as early as 6:00 a.m.
Responsibilities:
*Maintain classrooms and labs through cleaning floors, blackboards, erasers; replacing chalks; straightening furniture; removing garbage; cleaning wastebaskets, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces.
* Perform minor building and furniture repair.
* Maintain outside entry areas through the removal of snow, litter, leaves, etc.
* Attend meetings, safety training, etc.
Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:
* Must be enrolled (注册) as a full-time student during the period of employment.
*A grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher before and during employment.
* Must possess the physical and mental strength to perform required work including moving furniture, and work on one’s feet for long periods of time including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
*Must attend custodial staff meetings every two weeks.
21．Which of the following describes the position rightly
A．It is a voluntary job. B．It is an assistance job.
C．It is an afternoon job. D．It is provided for a graduate student.
22．What will a Student Custodian do
A．Purchase new furniture. B．Keep classrooms clean.
C．Assist students to do their studies. D．Provide safety training for students.
23．What is required for an employee
A．The grade point average should be 2.5 at least. B．Attending staff meetings weekly.
C．Having enough strength to move furniture. D．Being enrolled as a full-time teacher.
B
Since I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there. So after I finished the study, I went to Yellowknife in the Northwest. I clearly remember the sixth night in Yellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p. m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.
The northern lights were flickering (闪烁)in the sky! I was amazed and just stood there with my mouth open. I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.
Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that my hands and feet were numb with cold. Actually, the time of my being able to be out was limited. I had to bring her camera back to the house in one hour at the most, for the camera was going to be broken because of the cold temperature.
As I took pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.
The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they occur from the collision(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, leading to the best northern lights.
24．Why did the author forget to take pictures
A．It was freezing cold outside. B．He was shocked by the wonderful sights.
C．The lights were flickering in the sky. D．He lost all his feeling in his hands and feet.
25．What can we infer from the passage
A．The northern lights came out every night.
B．The author took lots of pictures with his camera.
C．The author could stay as long as he liked outdoors.
D．Cameras will be damaged if exposed too long to coldness.
26．When is the best time to see the northern lights
A．They appear in the north part of the sky.
B．They rise in the east and set in the west.
C．They are between the north and south.
D．They come down to the south part of the sky.
27．Why is it hard for the author to take good pictures
A．The lights stay in the middle for a very short time.
B．The lights of the sun affect the northern lights.
C．The lights are caused by the collisions of gases.
D．The colours of the lights are determined by the height.
C
The cat Bubby showed up on the doorstep of Wiseman’s father, Abbott, who was putting out food for a different stray cat (流浪猫).
Wiseman recalls that one day her father found a little three-legged cat in the kitchen eating the other cat’s food. Dad was kind of really surprised by this animal. It melted his heart to see this little cat with three legs looking after himself. Since then, her father and Bubby formed an unbreakable bond. They helped each other: Bubby got food and frequent visits to the house, while Abbott got a companion through a time of change in his life.
After Abbott died in 2017, Bubby’s visits to her family home stopped. The family couldn’t locate Bubby for almost two years until they saw his furry face in an online post.
According to volunteer McLeod, Bubby was brought to the shelter after a community effort to find the three-legged cat. McLeod remembers when she met Bubby for the first time, he was laying face down in his cage, exhausted. McLeod featured the cat in an online post, asking anyone if they knew of the animal’s history. Wiseman leapt at the opportunity to reunite with Bubby. Once Bubby was recovered enough to leave the shelter, the two decided McLeod would adopt Bubby and give him his forever home.
In a twist of fate, Wiseman revealed McLeod had actually met Abbott and Bubby previously, but had forgotten the encounter. “It’s like it came full circle. It was a very sad thing that turned into a beautiful thing.” Wiseman said. Wiseman still visits Bubby whenever she can, often helping with the cat’s special food and treats. She is thrilled that Bubby was able to find his forever home, and knows her father would feel the same.
28．How did Abbott feel when he first found the three-legged cat
A．Caring. B．Interested. C．Touched. D．Upset.
29．How did Wiseman relocate the cat
A．She found the cat accidentally when it was posted online.
B．She reached the cat through hard work of the community.
C．She was told the cat was brought to a shelter by a volunteer.
D．She turned to a website helping lost animals find their owners.
30．When was Bubby given his permanent home
A．After Bubby made a full recovery. B．Two years before Abbott died.
C．When Bubby was found by McLeod. D．The moment McLeod met Wiseman.
31．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the last paragraph
A．Wiseman’s frequent visits to the cat. B．The cat’s final settlement in McLeod’s house.
C．The meeting and adoption of the cat and McLeod. D．McLeod’s experience of meeting Abbot and the cat.
D
A new device is helping those who are blind to see. Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident. He never thought he would be able to see light or movement again. But now with the movement of a switch, his world suddenly grew brighter.
He says, “I still can’t put it into words. I mean from being able to see absolutely nothing, it’s completely black, to all of a sudden seeing a little light move around.“ It is not full or normal sight, but Esterhuizen can move about in the world around him.
Dr Nader Pouratian says, “ Being able to tell where a doorway is, being able to tell where the sidewalk begins or ends or where the crosswalk is, are all extremely meaningful events that can help these people regain some form of independence.”
The new technology-called Orion-uses several parts. One is a small device placed in the brain. The other parts are a video camera on sunglasses and a processing device that can be carried in a person’s clothes. When the user points the camera, a signal goes to the processor (处理器)and then back to the glasses. The glasses then communicate wirelessly with the device in the brain. The information causes a pattern to develop in the part of the brain. The pattern helps users detect (识别 ) movement and shapes of light. And it all happens in seconds.
Pouratian says this technology is a first. “We basically have the video camera and the video processing unit performing the functions of what the eye normally does, ” he adds.
Esterhuizen says that now he can do everyday activities around his home that he once could not. “Crossing the road is much easier and much safer for me because I can look down and just follow the white line that’s painted on the road.”
The researchers believe that one day this technology could help people who have lost their vision because of illnesses like glaucoma(青光眼)or diabetes. It may also help those with poor vision or who were born blind.
32．How does the new device help the blind to become independent
A．To tell them their surroundings. B．To show them its instructions.
C．To use sound to communicate with them. D．To give them full sight.
33．What do we know about Orion
A．It needs sunglasses with network. B．It totally depends on the camera.
C．It can function almost in real time. D．It sends a pattern of light in hours.
34．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The technology will cure all diseases.
B．The technology still has some space to improve.
C．Those with poor vision will recover immediately.
D．Those with poor vision will go blind once more.
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．A New Device Improves Your Eyesight B．Technology Is Changing the Modern Life
C．Blind Men Are Given the Chance to See D．You Will Get Independence with Orion
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How adversity(逆境) makes you stronger
When faced with a crisis, we find it difficult to imagine the experience will eventually lead to some type of growth. 36 Research shows that past adversities can help you become more powerful in three ways.
37 Post-unpleasant growth is the experience of positive change after going through a significantly stressful event. Researchers have discovered two common themes that people tend to report after experiencing a stressful event: spiritual growth and enhanced personal strength.
They build self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is the confidence in your ability to overcome challenges and succeed. I once took part in a program with soldiers, where I should dance in front of hundreds of audience. When I danced, I had a panic attack and had to hang onto my colleague’s arm to make it through. What was odd was my brain’s reaction to the exercise. While it was a truly unpleasant experience, I survived. 38
They help you treat stress as a challenge. 39 Some people view stress as a threat, while others are able to view it as a challenge. With a challenge response you get additional energy and feel focused instead of being fearful.
40 Your past struggles, even small ones during an adversity can help you step out of the trouble you’re faced with.
A．They help you find the good.
B．They can bring growth after sufferings.
C．People have a healthier physical response to stress.
D．If your world feels out of control right now, just stay relaxed.
E．The fact is that we can become stronger after a difficult situation.
F．How you think about stress matters extremely in terms of how you process it.
G．That made my brain think about what other tough challenges I could conquer.
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。
I was a new kid in town. I was not an 41 person. Shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends 42 . My head was full of fears and 43 . But there I was, 44 for a new school full of strangers I didn't know, but they all knew one another already.
I was 45 and good at school, for which 46 liked me but other kids did not. I felt I was a 47 . I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be 48
Then one day, a 49 , strong boy in the English class walked right over to me. He 50 that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English. From that moment on, life at school 51 for me. I taught the basketball players about commas and subject-verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball. And they also taught me that being smart could be a real 52 , which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any 53 about being smart anymore. And though I was only five feet tall, I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to 54 a new state, new city and new school. They gave me 55 and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
41．A．ambitious B．outgoing C．independent D．intelligent
42．A．carefully B．clearly C．correctly D．easily
43．A．worries B．memories C．imagination D．hope
44．A．preparing B．waiting C．looking D．applying
45．A．average B．proud C．smart D．fun
46．A．classmates B．players C．teachers D．parents
47．A．visitor B．competitor C．burden D．failure
48．A．confused B．frightened C．bored D．discouraged
49．A．responsible B．tall C．wealthy D．clever
50．A．considered B．explained C．added D．accepted
51．A．started B．settled C．changed D．continued
52．A．gift B．right C．trick D．wish
53．A．excuses B．trouble C．pleasure D．explanations
54．A．escape from B．live on C．adapt to D．dream of
55．A．experience B．interest C．purpose D．confidence
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
After 56 (land) probes on the lunar and Martian surfaces, China has begun to set its exploratory sights on the core of our solar system - the sun.
Named Xihe (羲和号)after the sun goddess in ancient Chinese mythology (神话), the 508-kilogram Chinese H-Alpha Solar Explorer satellite 57 (launch) on Oct 14 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province.
The spacecraft, 58 is China’s first space-based solar telescope, is designed to work for at least three years, Wang Wei, project manager of the satellite, told China Daily. 59 (it) scientific payload (载荷) is an H-alpha imaging spectrograph (成像光谱仪). The instrument is able to observe and record changes in the sun’s physical 60 (element) like its temperature and speed.
It is 61 (importance) for mankind to study the sun because solar activity 62 (have) many effects on life on Earth, Zhao Jian, a senior official at the China National Space Administration, told China Daily.
“Our country is ranked No. 2 in the world in terms of published research papers on solar observations, 63 all of the satellite-produced data 64 (use) by our scientists are from foreign spacecraft,” Zhao told China Daily. “Xihe will put an end 65 the dependence on foreign satellites, and we will share its products with researchers around the world.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假定你所在的学校将进行辩论赛。辩论主题是“获胜在体育比赛中是否重要”。请你选择一个观点，并就所选的观点发表看法，内容包括：
1.选择你的观点;
2.你所持观点的依据;
3.举例说明。
注意：1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）读后续写
67．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。
Courtney Johnson arrived at her son Peter’s school just in time and immediately recognized him among the mass of students spilling through the front gate. Peter rushed to the car, climbed inside and put on the seat belt.
“How was your day at school today, Peter ” she asked as they left for home.
“Um, it was okay, Mom,” Peter said. “I’m starving! Can we please stop by McDonald’s on our way home ”
“Hungry ” Courtney stopped for a moment. “Didn’t you have lunch at school today Or is it an excuse for chicken nuggets (鸡块) Not again, Peter!”
“No, Mom! I’m actually starving. I would have eaten at the dinning hall, but I had to give my food to my classmate Aiden because he was hungry.”
Courtney frowned. “But everyone gets their separate meal at school, Peter.”
“Aiden doesn’t eat with us, Mom,” Peter revealed. “His mom can’t pay for his lunch. They are struggling financially. I found him in the playground one day and he told me not to tell anyone because he thought they would laugh at him. Today we had gym class, and everyone was really hungry. I knew Aiden wouldn’t have anything to eat, so I offered my portion (一份) to him.”
Courtney was happy that her son was kind enough to help a needy classmate. She wondered what went wrong with Aiden’s family, so that Aiden had to skip (不吃) lunch at school. When they got home that day, she received a text message from Peter’s teacher, saying there would be a parents’ meeting the next day. Then she thought of a plan. She called Peter’s teacher Mrs Dickens and shared her idea.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The next morning, when they all gathered, Mrs Dickens briefed them about Aiden’s situation at Courtney’s request.
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As Courtney was about to get into her car outside the school gate, Aiden’s mom met her and thanked her for her help.
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