重庆市长寿区八校2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）
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长寿区八校2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试
英语试题
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）
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A party. B. A necklace. C. A dress.
2.Why does the woman exchange the coat
A. It's small. B. It's big. C. It's dark.
3.Where is the woman's husband now
A. In London. B. In Tokyo. C. In Paris.
4.What will the speakers probably do next
A. Pack some boxes. B. Go home and rest. C. Continue working.
5.How does the man get to the bus stop
A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By car.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.How much will the man pay in total
A. $900. B. $750. C. $700.
7.How will the man pay for the guitar
A. By credit card. B. By check. C. In cash.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8.What is the man's advice for the woman's trip
A. She should also check out Venice.
B. She should only stay in Rome.
C. She really should go to Pisa.
9.How much vacation time will the woman probably spend in Rome
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where does the conversation take place
A. At the radio station. B. On the beach.
C. In the ocean.
11.What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Join the party. B. Describe the weather.
C. Invite her to the party.
12.What is the weather like today
A. Hot. B. Warm. C. Cool.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What's the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Teammates.
14.What is the girl afraid of
A. Failing the test. B. Missing some classes.
C. Losing at sports.
15.What game wouldn't the boy like to play anymore
A. Soccer. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
16.Where is the library
A. On the third floor. B. On the second floor.
C. On the first floor.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the speaker doing
A. Reporting the weather.
B. Recommending outdoor activities.
C. Arranging for the summer holiday.
18.What was the weather like in the Northeast in the past week
A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Hot.
19.Why is the Midwest probably the best place in the speaker's eyes
A. It'll be sunny and comfortable.
B. Its transport is convenient.
C. It has great air-conditioning systems.
20.What does the speaker advise people in the South to do
A. Prepare for storms. B. Replan their outing.
C. Enjoy the clear skies.
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）
A
For those who've always wanted to walk the halls of Hogwarts or explore the shops of Diagon Alley (对角巷), Universal Orlando offers the next best thing. The theme park opened every Harry Potter fan's dream place back in 2010.
For Potterheads everywhere, however, deciding when to make the trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not easy. These tips will help you experience the best of the Wizarding World, whether you're looking to save money, avoid the busy season, or simply experience the most magical times of the year.
The cheapest times to visit Harry Potter's world
The cheapest (and least busy) months to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are January and most of February, except the days surrounding the New Year and winter break. Other inexpensive times include the beginning of March and most of September and October.
The best Harry Potter events at Universal
While they may not be the quietest times to explore Harry Potter's world, Universal holds many events throughout the year that fans won't want to miss.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
For a weekend every January, Universal hosts A Celebration of Harry Potter. Guests (wearing their class robes, no doubt) will join other diehard Potter fans for three days of exhibits, discussions and cast Q&A activities. For anyone who really loves the books and the films, this may be one of the best times of the year to visit.
Christmas in the Wizarding World
Universal's new additions to their holiday entertainment lineup make Hogwarts the perfect place to be around Christmastime. Decorations add beauty to the shops of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, the Frog Choir sings Christmas carols (颂歌), and snow falls on Hogwarts as a festive show takes place in front of the castle.
Halloween in the Wizarding World
Lastly (and perhaps most surprisingly), Halloween season is also a good time for a magical visit to the Wizarding World. Universal's main Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, produces a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
21.Which times costs most to visit Harry Potter's world？
A. January and most of February. B. New Year and winter break.
C. The beginning of March. D. Most of September and October.
22.What will people do in the event of A Celebration of Harry Potter
A. They will join other Potter fans for various activities.
B. They will decorate the shops and sing Christmas carols.
C. They will watch a festive show taking place in front of the castle.
D. They will get a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
23.What's the purpose of the passage
A. To inform readers of some events about Harry Potter.
B. To introduce the Universal Orlando to readers.
C. To help experience the best of Wizarding World.
D. To advertise the books and films of Harry Potter.
B
It is in human nature to explore new things. To the at end, many countries have bean exploring space for many decades, particularly the US, Russia, and countries in Europe.
President Xi Jinping praised the success of the Chang'e 5 mission（使命） in bringing back the country's first samples（样本） collected from the moon. The whole country is proud of this breakthrough. The Chang'e 5 mission has achieved many significant breakthroughs, including China's first lunar（月球的） surface sampling, first liftoff from the moon and the first spacecraft with the ability to gather and meet in lunar orbit with samples to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
The success of the Chang'e 5 mission marks a conclusion of China's current lunar exploration project. The successful re-entry and landing of the Chang'e 5 capsule（太空舱） have enabled China to obtain its first lunar samples, marking a new start for lunar and planetary research. With this achievement, China sets a new milestone in space exploration.
No matter how far China goes into space, it always stays true to its original mission-uncovering the secrets of the universe and contributing to human's peaceful use of space. China is a peace-loving country and will use its achievements for promoting peace around the globe.
China views these efforts as part of the world s lunar exploration. It chose a different landing site and is promising to share its samples to enrich the planet's knowledge. Some foreign scientists have shown particular interest. The exploration is not for commercial purposes, but international scientific research. Human beings shall explore the moon together, as it will finally need large projects requiring international cooperation. China will play a leadership role in the international scientific community.
24.What made Chinese people feel proud according to the passage
A. Landing on the moon successfully.
B. Gaining admission to exploring the moon.
C. Strengthening the ability to promote the peace.
D. Bringing back first samples collected from the moon.
25.Which of the following can best describe the Chang’e 5 mission
A. Horrible but romantic. B. Fearful but successful.
C. Challenging but rewarding. D. Dangerous but peaceful.
26.What is the text mainly about
A. The original mission remains unchanged.
B. Countries join together to explore the moon.
C. China takes pride in the achievements in space.
D. China sets anew milestone in space exploration.
27.Where is this text most likely from
A. A poster. B. A leaflet. C. A newspaper. D. A guidebook.
C
At university, when I told people I was studying for a history degree, the response was almost always the same, "You want to be a teacher " No, a journalist. "Oh. But you re not majoring in communications "
In the days when a university education was a privilege, perhaps there wasn t the assumption that a degree had to be a springboard directly into a career. Those days are long gone. Today, a degree is all but a necessity for the job arket, one that more than halves your chances of being unemployed. Still, that alone is no guarantee of a job—and yet we re paying more and more for one.
Given those costs, most of us want to maximize that investment—and that can lead to a plug-and-play type of approach to higher education. Want to be a journalist Study journalism, we re told. A lawyer Pursue pre-law. Not totally sure Go into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer and Maths)—you can become an engineer or an IT expert. And no matter what you do, forget the humanities, such as history, philosophy and languages.
It s true that the humanities come with a higher risk of unemployment, but the risk is slighter than you would imagine. For young people in the US, the unemployment rate of those with humanities degrees is four percent, just a little more than that of engineering degree holders. Lower salaries may not be caused by the degree itself either. The gender pay gap persists in the humanities, whose graduates are more likely to be female. Is it any wonder then that language teachers tend to make less than engineers
According to LinkedIn s research on the most sought-after job skills by employers for 2019, the ability to communicate and get along with people, to understand what s on other people s minds, and to do full-strength critical analysis were all valued and appreciated. It goes without saying that you can be an excellent communicator and critical thinker without a humanities degree. And any good university education, not just one in English or psychology, should sharpen these abilities further. But few courses of study are quite as heavy on reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking as the humanities—whether that s by debating other students in a seminar, writing a thesis paper or analyzing poetry.
The whole question of whether a student should choose STEM versus the humanities might be misguided to begin with. The headlines most of us see don t help. Whatever a student pursues in university, it must be something that they are not only good at, but interested in. Even if it means pursuing a "useless" degree—like one in humanities.
28.Why are people paying more and more for a degree
A. Because people need a degree to further their career.
B. Because university education is considered a privilege.
C. Because a degree is viewed as a must for landing a job.
D. Because their interest can be developed in university.
29.The author mentioned a plug-and-play type of approach to show ________.
A. a tip for choosing a major
B. the importance of higher education
C. a problem that exists among STEM graduates
D. the reason why people overlook the humanities
30.According to the author, what is the benefit of majoring in humanities
A. A comparatively high salary after graduation.
B. Better chances of getting rid of gender prejudice.
C. A better communicative skill than science students.
D. More exposure to the training of language and thinking.
31.What is the author s attitude toward the pursuit of humanities
A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Objective. D. Concerned.
D
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate（有文字的）societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield（盾）dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact（联系）between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
32.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is reliable.
33.What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific. B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay. D. His record was one-sided.
34.What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Voice. D. Society.
35.Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World
B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects
D. How Art Works Tell Stories
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。
Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself. Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. (36) Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do.
(37) People who think positively demonstrate increased life spans（寿命）, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health, reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one s ability to deal with problems and hardships. (38) For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer（缓冲作用）against depression and anxiety. Resilient（适应性强的）people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. (39)
In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one s life. It doesn t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. (40) Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one s physical and mental health.
A．It doesn t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either.
B．Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect.
C．It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations.
D．Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind.
E．As thinking changes, an individual s behaviour and habits change as well.
F．They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking.
G．They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small.
36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
37. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
38. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
39. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
40. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Our words carry great weight—more than we sometimes think. They often (41) people for decades, providing either the (42) to carry on or one more reason to give up.
When I was in my ninth-grade year, I transferred to a new junior school in Texas. I remember walking into the school cafeteria for the first time. I was all by myself. The other kids had built valuable (43) , while I didn t know a person. After (44) my way through the serving line, I slid into the nearest open seat. The kids at the table gave me a look, wrinkled their noses, and then laughed quietly. I could feel my face getting red with embarrassment. I looked (45) at my food. Finally, one of the kids (46) the ice. “Man! You have one big nose!” I was (47) . I didn t know what to say. I wanted to cry, but I managed a little laugh—like it didn t really (48) me. But it did.
Every day from that point forward, I would look at myself in the mirror. All I could see was that big fat (49) that overshadowed every other feature. I studied it from every angle, but kept coming back to the same (50) : I was only a life support system for a nose. It was my (51) feature. (52) , I eventually grew (53) that thought. But it really took me twenty years. Even now, I feel a little uncomfortable thinking about it. It just goes to show you how (54) words can be. Therefore, think twice before you (55) since a careless word can shape or misshape someone s reality for years to come.
41.A. impress B. impact C. hurt D. inspire
42.A. courage B. interest C. praise D. depression
43.A. habits B. profits C. groups D. friendships
44.A. riding B. giving C. feeling D. making
45.A. up B. back C. down D. forward
46.A. ate B. dropped C. broke D. hit
47.A. frightened B. embarrassed C. innocent D. fragile
48.A. upset B. intend C. terrify D. restrict
49.A. head B. nose C. mouth D. face
50.A. decision B. ease C. conclusion D. expectation
51.A. typical B. desperate C. heroic D. universal
52.A. Suddenly B. Personally C. Actually D. Thankfully
53.A. into B. out of C. up from D. up to
54.A. vivid B. efficient C. powerful D. novel
55.A. behave B. agree C. laugh D. speak
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式填空。
Two graduates，from Central China Normal University in Wuhan，Hubei Province，using the names Wanwan and Chaochao， ___56___ （ upload） a 17-minute video online late last year about their lives over the past five years.
In the video，Wanwan， ___57___ has taken up a dozen jobs since graduating five years ago，said she now only has 5，000 yuan.Her roommate Chaochao got a master's degree in script writing （编剧） from Communication University of China.But ___58___ consequence of a tough job market，she had great difficulty ___59___ （ obtain） a job in the film industry.Last year，she started to learn painting but she said she had to work part-time as a cleaner at a hotpot restaurant to support ___60___ （ she）.
"When you can accept your failure，you will feel that it is not that bad.When working at the hotpot restaurant，my biggest __61____ （comfortable） is that I won't starve to death no matter what is next，" Chaochao said. "There are many roads in our lives，and no matter which direction you go，you will ___62___ （eventual） find your own road."
The video was one of the trending videos of last year，gaining more than 5.44 million views and more than 26，000 comments since it __63____ （ release），with many netizens sharing their own failures in the comments section.
Netizens said they were warmed by their courage to share failures with the public，strong determination ___64___ （ achieve） their goals，optimism in the face of hardships __65____ spirit of never giving up.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
上周六你校高二段学生参加了由学生会组织的“多多栽树，绿化校园（More Trees, Greener School）”为主题的植树活动。假定你是高二学生李华，受校英文报委托写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
（1）活动时间、地点；
（2）活动内容；
（3）活动意义。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
More Trees, Greener School
第二节 读后续写(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。
I keep a two-dollar bill in my wallet that was given to me by my mother when I was six years old. I still remember the day when she pulled me into the living room and said, "You are brilliant in my mind, but if you fail once don't give up. Don't fear failure. It is a way of getting us to try harder. You will succeed, I promise."
She looked at me and continued, "I want you to carry this two-dollar bill for extra good luck."
"Thanks mom," I replied. "I will keep it close to me always."
I am not superstitious(迷信的), but from that day on the bill goes with me wherever I go. I firmly believe that luck would follow me everywhere.
Every morning I would get dressed and my two-dollar bill went into my pocket. My mother passed away when I was 17 years old and I remember taking out my two-dollar bill. I held it in my hand for the longest time and knew that she would be watching over me the rest of my life.
Each time I felt I had a crisis on my hands, I would reach for my two-dollar bill and set it on the table. I would stare at it for several hours and could always come up with a solution.
When I applied for my first job, I was thirty years old and very shy. The thought of being interviewed for a job was scary but I had to work. On my first interview, as I sat in the waiting room, I noticed there were five women ahead of me. All of the women were younger and very well dressed. One of them looked perfect in her blue striped suit with matching purse and shoes. I knew I was up against women better qualified by looking at the length of their resumes(简历).
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为 150左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
Mrs. Martin, the office manager, called me into her office.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
Late that afternoon, while I was cooking, the telephone rang. __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
英语参考答案
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21-25.BACDC 26-30.DCCDD 31-35.CADBC 36-40BDCGA
41-55.BADDC CBABC ADBCD
56.uploaded 57.who 58.in 59.obtaining 60.herself
61.comfort 62.eventually 63.was released 64.to achieve 65.and
66.Aiming to raise our awareness of protecting the school environment , our school Students' Union organized a tree-planting activity themed "More Trees, Greener School" last Saturday afternoon.
At 2:00 p.m., the students from Senior Two took an active part in it, some digging, some planting and others watering. Happily, more than 100 young trees were planted along the roads in our school as planned. ①Tired as we were, we enjoyed ourselves.
②Not only did this activity promote our teamwork, but also made our school greener and more beautiful.
67. Mrs. Martin, the office manager called me into her office. "What makes you feel you are qualified for this job " she asked. "I really need this job and there is nothing I cannot do," I responded. She asked me a series of questions and the interview was over. As I exited her office, I turned around and said, "Mrs. Martin, I know that I am not qualified like your other applicants but please give me a chance. I learn quickly and can be a very productive member of your team." I thanked her and went home exhausted. Oh well, I thought tomorrow would be another day.
Late that afternoon, while I was cooking, the telephone rang. It was from Mrs. Martin Gina. She said, "you were not the most qualified applicant, but you have so much confidence in yourself that we decided to give you a chance to prove yourself." I screamed out loud, jumping all over the room in disbelief. I could hear Mrs. Martin laughing in the background and suddenly I realized that Mrs. Martin was still on the line. "Thank you Mrs. Martin, you will not regret this decision," I said and hung up the phone.
附：听力原文
1.听力原文：
M: Have you decided what you're going to wear to the dance
W: Yes. I want to wear this blue dress with my necklace.
M: That dress is perfect. A long dress is just right for a formal dance.
2.听力原文：
M: Can I help you
W: I wonder if I can exchange this black coat for one a size larger.
M: Yes, of course. Pick out another one. I'll put this one back.
3.听力原文：
M: Has your husband returned from Tokyo yet
W: Yes, he came back just a couple of days ago. But he's leaving Paris for London tomorrow.
4.听力原文：
M: I'm really tired from packing all these boxes for three hours. It's about time to call it a day.
W: I know. Maybe we could do it tomorrow morning
M: Why not These orders are not urgent.
5. 听力原文：
M: I'd like to buy that guitar. How much is it
W: This one It's $900.
M: Wow, that's so expensive!
W: If you want a cheaper one, I suggest you buy this one. It costs $200 less than the other one.
M: I'll take it! Can I also have a music book as well
W: Sure, that will be another $50. Will you pay in cash or by credit card
M: Well, I know if I pay by credit card I can get a 10% discount, but I don't have one.
W: Do you pay by check
M: No, I don't have, either. I only have some money with me.
6. 听力原文：
M: What will you do while you're in Rome
W: I'd like to visit the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.
M: Anything else
W: Well, also that tower that leans to the side.
M: You mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa
W: Yes.
M: Well, that isn't in Rome. It's in a town called Pisa. If you're going to travel anywhere outside of Rome, I suggest Venice instead. You'd like it a lot because you can travel around in boats there.
W: I'm only in the country for a week, though. Would I have time to get to Venice
M: I think you could spend two days in Venice and the rest in Rome.
W: Great! I'll do that.
7. 听力原文：
W: Hi, I'm Sandy and you're listening to Hawaii's hottest radio station live from Waikiki Beach. We've been partying here all weekend, and the party continues until late tonight! Now, let's check the weather. Ah, here comes a tourist … Excuse me, sir.
M: Er, yes …
W: Have you been enjoying yourself
M: Oh yeah! It's one of the best places I've ever been! I've been surfing and diving. I have been having a really great time.
W: Great! And one more favor—could you describe today's weather
M: Sure. It's a beautiful day here, not a cloud in the sky. The water is a little cool, but it sure helps to go for a swim in the ocean on a hot day like today! If you're walking on the beach, you'll need to wear shoes. The sand is dangerously hot.
W: Thanks a lot! Enjoy your vacation!
8. 听力原文：
M: Our biology test is going to be so hard. I failed last week's test and I'm so afraid of doing the same for this one. I'm going to have to study for hours this week! I'll never make it to basketball practice.
W: I did well on the last test, so I know I'll do well on this week's too. But my soccer team just made it to the final game. I need to practice! If I don't practice, I could be the reason we don't win! It's like when you play baseball in the spring, you guys are always winning and you never have time to study!
M: Yeah, we're actually really good, but I don't want to play anymore. The practice takes up too much time, and it's no longer fun. Besides, my grades are more important to me. Since you can't study after school, would you want to study together during lunch There's an empty classroom on the first floor.
W: Why not study in the library There are big tables we can use, and it's in the same building. Just two floors above.
M: The library is too busy. Even though it's quiet, there are too many people. But I just remembered there are study rooms on the second floor. Let's go there instead.
9.听力原文：
Good evening, everyone! In a few days, it will finally be time to lie on the beach and enjoy the hot summer. However, when it comes to outdoor activities, whether you're relaxing at the lake or hanging out in the backyard, you need to pay attention to the weather. To make sure that you're prepared for the upcoming July, here's the first week's forecast for the entire country. If you live in the northeastern part, you've probably been using the air conditioning to fight heatwaves in the past week. Fortunately, the discomfort of extreme heat will ease. There will be some spotty thunderstorms on their way. And temperatures will likely drop below 21℃. The Midwest is often called flyover country, but it might be the best place to celebrate the holiday. AccuWeather reports that the majority of the region will experience cool temperatures with sunny skies. Sadly, for residents in the South, I suggest you reschedule your outdoor plans. The Weather Channel reports that parts of the South, specifically along the Gulf of Mexico, will see thunderstorms this week.
英语试题
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）
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A party. B. A necklace. C. A dress.
2.Why does the woman exchange the coat
A. It's small. B. It's big. C. It's dark.
3.Where is the woman's husband now
A. In London. B. In Tokyo. C. In Paris.
4.What will the speakers probably do next
A. Pack some boxes. B. Go home and rest. C. Continue working.
5.How does the man get to the bus stop
A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By car.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.How much will the man pay in total
A. $900. B. $750. C. $700.
7.How will the man pay for the guitar
A. By credit card. B. By check. C. In cash.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8.What is the man's advice for the woman's trip
A. She should also check out Venice.
B. She should only stay in Rome.
C. She really should go to Pisa.
9.How much vacation time will the woman probably spend in Rome
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where does the conversation take place
A. At the radio station. B. On the beach.
C. In the ocean.
11.What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Join the party. B. Describe the weather.
C. Invite her to the party.
12.What is the weather like today
A. Hot. B. Warm. C. Cool.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What's the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Teammates.
14.What is the girl afraid of
A. Failing the test. B. Missing some classes.
C. Losing at sports.
15.What game wouldn't the boy like to play anymore
A. Soccer. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
16.Where is the library
A. On the third floor. B. On the second floor.
C. On the first floor.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the speaker doing
A. Reporting the weather.
B. Recommending outdoor activities.
C. Arranging for the summer holiday.
18.What was the weather like in the Northeast in the past week
A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Hot.
19.Why is the Midwest probably the best place in the speaker's eyes
A. It'll be sunny and comfortable.
B. Its transport is convenient.
C. It has great air-conditioning systems.
20.What does the speaker advise people in the South to do
A. Prepare for storms. B. Replan their outing.
C. Enjoy the clear skies.
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）
A
For those who've always wanted to walk the halls of Hogwarts or explore the shops of Diagon Alley (对角巷), Universal Orlando offers the next best thing. The theme park opened every Harry Potter fan's dream place back in 2010.
For Potterheads everywhere, however, deciding when to make the trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not easy. These tips will help you experience the best of the Wizarding World, whether you're looking to save money, avoid the busy season, or simply experience the most magical times of the year.
The cheapest times to visit Harry Potter's world
The cheapest (and least busy) months to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are January and most of February, except the days surrounding the New Year and winter break. Other inexpensive times include the beginning of March and most of September and October.
The best Harry Potter events at Universal
While they may not be the quietest times to explore Harry Potter's world, Universal holds many events throughout the year that fans won't want to miss.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
For a weekend every January, Universal hosts A Celebration of Harry Potter. Guests (wearing their class robes, no doubt) will join other diehard Potter fans for three days of exhibits, discussions and cast Q&A activities. For anyone who really loves the books and the films, this may be one of the best times of the year to visit.
Christmas in the Wizarding World
Universal's new additions to their holiday entertainment lineup make Hogwarts the perfect place to be around Christmastime. Decorations add beauty to the shops of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, the Frog Choir sings Christmas carols (颂歌), and snow falls on Hogwarts as a festive show takes place in front of the castle.
Halloween in the Wizarding World
Lastly (and perhaps most surprisingly), Halloween season is also a good time for a magical visit to the Wizarding World. Universal's main Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, produces a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
21.Which times costs most to visit Harry Potter's world？
A. January and most of February. B. New Year and winter break.
C. The beginning of March. D. Most of September and October.
22.What will people do in the event of A Celebration of Harry Potter
A. They will join other Potter fans for various activities.
B. They will decorate the shops and sing Christmas carols.
C. They will watch a festive show taking place in front of the castle.
D. They will get a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
23.What's the purpose of the passage
A. To inform readers of some events about Harry Potter.
B. To introduce the Universal Orlando to readers.
C. To help experience the best of Wizarding World.
D. To advertise the books and films of Harry Potter.
B
It is in human nature to explore new things. To the at end, many countries have bean exploring space for many decades, particularly the US, Russia, and countries in Europe.
President Xi Jinping praised the success of the Chang'e 5 mission（使命） in bringing back the country's first samples（样本） collected from the moon. The whole country is proud of this breakthrough. The Chang'e 5 mission has achieved many significant breakthroughs, including China's first lunar（月球的） surface sampling, first liftoff from the moon and the first spacecraft with the ability to gather and meet in lunar orbit with samples to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
The success of the Chang'e 5 mission marks a conclusion of China's current lunar exploration project. The successful re-entry and landing of the Chang'e 5 capsule（太空舱） have enabled China to obtain its first lunar samples, marking a new start for lunar and planetary research. With this achievement, China sets a new milestone in space exploration.
No matter how far China goes into space, it always stays true to its original mission-uncovering the secrets of the universe and contributing to human's peaceful use of space. China is a peace-loving country and will use its achievements for promoting peace around the globe.
China views these efforts as part of the world s lunar exploration. It chose a different landing site and is promising to share its samples to enrich the planet's knowledge. Some foreign scientists have shown particular interest. The exploration is not for commercial purposes, but international scientific research. Human beings shall explore the moon together, as it will finally need large projects requiring international cooperation. China will play a leadership role in the international scientific community.
24.What made Chinese people feel proud according to the passage
A. Landing on the moon successfully.
B. Gaining admission to exploring the moon.
C. Strengthening the ability to promote the peace.
D. Bringing back first samples collected from the moon.
25.Which of the following can best describe the Chang’e 5 mission
A. Horrible but romantic. B. Fearful but successful.
C. Challenging but rewarding. D. Dangerous but peaceful.
26.What is the text mainly about
A. The original mission remains unchanged.
B. Countries join together to explore the moon.
C. China takes pride in the achievements in space.
D. China sets anew milestone in space exploration.
27.Where is this text most likely from
A. A poster. B. A leaflet. C. A newspaper. D. A guidebook.
C
At university, when I told people I was studying for a history degree, the response was almost always the same, "You want to be a teacher " No, a journalist. "Oh. But you re not majoring in communications "
In the days when a university education was a privilege, perhaps there wasn t the assumption that a degree had to be a springboard directly into a career. Those days are long gone. Today, a degree is all but a necessity for the job arket, one that more than halves your chances of being unemployed. Still, that alone is no guarantee of a job—and yet we re paying more and more for one.
Given those costs, most of us want to maximize that investment—and that can lead to a plug-and-play type of approach to higher education. Want to be a journalist Study journalism, we re told. A lawyer Pursue pre-law. Not totally sure Go into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer and Maths)—you can become an engineer or an IT expert. And no matter what you do, forget the humanities, such as history, philosophy and languages.
It s true that the humanities come with a higher risk of unemployment, but the risk is slighter than you would imagine. For young people in the US, the unemployment rate of those with humanities degrees is four percent, just a little more than that of engineering degree holders. Lower salaries may not be caused by the degree itself either. The gender pay gap persists in the humanities, whose graduates are more likely to be female. Is it any wonder then that language teachers tend to make less than engineers
According to LinkedIn s research on the most sought-after job skills by employers for 2019, the ability to communicate and get along with people, to understand what s on other people s minds, and to do full-strength critical analysis were all valued and appreciated. It goes without saying that you can be an excellent communicator and critical thinker without a humanities degree. And any good university education, not just one in English or psychology, should sharpen these abilities further. But few courses of study are quite as heavy on reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking as the humanities—whether that s by debating other students in a seminar, writing a thesis paper or analyzing poetry.
The whole question of whether a student should choose STEM versus the humanities might be misguided to begin with. The headlines most of us see don t help. Whatever a student pursues in university, it must be something that they are not only good at, but interested in. Even if it means pursuing a "useless" degree—like one in humanities.
28.Why are people paying more and more for a degree
A. Because people need a degree to further their career.
B. Because university education is considered a privilege.
C. Because a degree is viewed as a must for landing a job.
D. Because their interest can be developed in university.
29.The author mentioned a plug-and-play type of approach to show ________.
A. a tip for choosing a major
B. the importance of higher education
C. a problem that exists among STEM graduates
D. the reason why people overlook the humanities
30.According to the author, what is the benefit of majoring in humanities
A. A comparatively high salary after graduation.
B. Better chances of getting rid of gender prejudice.
C. A better communicative skill than science students.
D. More exposure to the training of language and thinking.
31.What is the author s attitude toward the pursuit of humanities
A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Objective. D. Concerned.
D
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate（有文字的）societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield（盾）dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact（联系）between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
32.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is reliable.
33.What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific. B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay. D. His record was one-sided.
34.What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Voice. D. Society.
35.Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World
B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects
D. How Art Works Tell Stories
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。
Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself. Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. (36) Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do.
(37) People who think positively demonstrate increased life spans（寿命）, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health, reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one s ability to deal with problems and hardships. (38) For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer（缓冲作用）against depression and anxiety. Resilient（适应性强的）people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. (39)
In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one s life. It doesn t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. (40) Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one s physical and mental health.
A．It doesn t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either.
B．Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect.
C．It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations.
D．Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind.
E．As thinking changes, an individual s behaviour and habits change as well.
F．They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking.
G．They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small.
36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
37. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
38. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
39. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
40. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Our words carry great weight—more than we sometimes think. They often (41) people for decades, providing either the (42) to carry on or one more reason to give up.
When I was in my ninth-grade year, I transferred to a new junior school in Texas. I remember walking into the school cafeteria for the first time. I was all by myself. The other kids had built valuable (43) , while I didn t know a person. After (44) my way through the serving line, I slid into the nearest open seat. The kids at the table gave me a look, wrinkled their noses, and then laughed quietly. I could feel my face getting red with embarrassment. I looked (45) at my food. Finally, one of the kids (46) the ice. “Man! You have one big nose!” I was (47) . I didn t know what to say. I wanted to cry, but I managed a little laugh—like it didn t really (48) me. But it did.
Every day from that point forward, I would look at myself in the mirror. All I could see was that big fat (49) that overshadowed every other feature. I studied it from every angle, but kept coming back to the same (50) : I was only a life support system for a nose. It was my (51) feature. (52) , I eventually grew (53) that thought. But it really took me twenty years. Even now, I feel a little uncomfortable thinking about it. It just goes to show you how (54) words can be. Therefore, think twice before you (55) since a careless word can shape or misshape someone s reality for years to come.
41.A. impress B. impact C. hurt D. inspire
42.A. courage B. interest C. praise D. depression
43.A. habits B. profits C. groups D. friendships
44.A. riding B. giving C. feeling D. making
45.A. up B. back C. down D. forward
46.A. ate B. dropped C. broke D. hit
47.A. frightened B. embarrassed C. innocent D. fragile
48.A. upset B. intend C. terrify D. restrict
49.A. head B. nose C. mouth D. face
50.A. decision B. ease C. conclusion D. expectation
51.A. typical B. desperate C. heroic D. universal
52.A. Suddenly B. Personally C. Actually D. Thankfully
53.A. into B. out of C. up from D. up to
54.A. vivid B. efficient C. powerful D. novel
55.A. behave B. agree C. laugh D. speak
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式填空。
Two graduates，from Central China Normal University in Wuhan，Hubei Province，using the names Wanwan and Chaochao， ___56___ （ upload） a 17-minute video online late last year about their lives over the past five years.
In the video，Wanwan， ___57___ has taken up a dozen jobs since graduating five years ago，said she now only has 5，000 yuan.Her roommate Chaochao got a master's degree in script writing （编剧） from Communication University of China.But ___58___ consequence of a tough job market，she had great difficulty ___59___ （ obtain） a job in the film industry.Last year，she started to learn painting but she said she had to work part-time as a cleaner at a hotpot restaurant to support ___60___ （ she）.
"When you can accept your failure，you will feel that it is not that bad.When working at the hotpot restaurant，my biggest __61____ （comfortable） is that I won't starve to death no matter what is next，" Chaochao said. "There are many roads in our lives，and no matter which direction you go，you will ___62___ （eventual） find your own road."
The video was one of the trending videos of last year，gaining more than 5.44 million views and more than 26，000 comments since it __63____ （ release），with many netizens sharing their own failures in the comments section.
Netizens said they were warmed by their courage to share failures with the public，strong determination ___64___ （ achieve） their goals，optimism in the face of hardships __65____ spirit of never giving up.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
上周六你校高二段学生参加了由学生会组织的“多多栽树，绿化校园（More Trees, Greener School）”为主题的植树活动。假定你是高二学生李华，受校英文报委托写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
（1）活动时间、地点；
（2）活动内容；
（3）活动意义。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
More Trees, Greener School
第二节 读后续写(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。
I keep a two-dollar bill in my wallet that was given to me by my mother when I was six years old. I still remember the day when she pulled me into the living room and said, "You are brilliant in my mind, but if you fail once don't give up. Don't fear failure. It is a way of getting us to try harder. You will succeed, I promise."
She looked at me and continued, "I want you to carry this two-dollar bill for extra good luck."
"Thanks mom," I replied. "I will keep it close to me always."
I am not superstitious(迷信的), but from that day on the bill goes with me wherever I go. I firmly believe that luck would follow me everywhere.
Every morning I would get dressed and my two-dollar bill went into my pocket. My mother passed away when I was 17 years old and I remember taking out my two-dollar bill. I held it in my hand for the longest time and knew that she would be watching over me the rest of my life.
Each time I felt I had a crisis on my hands, I would reach for my two-dollar bill and set it on the table. I would stare at it for several hours and could always come up with a solution.
When I applied for my first job, I was thirty years old and very shy. The thought of being interviewed for a job was scary but I had to work. On my first interview, as I sat in the waiting room, I noticed there were five women ahead of me. All of the women were younger and very well dressed. One of them looked perfect in her blue striped suit with matching purse and shoes. I knew I was up against women better qualified by looking at the length of their resumes(简历).
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为 150左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：
Mrs. Martin, the office manager, called me into her office.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
Late that afternoon, while I was cooking, the telephone rang. __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
英语参考答案
1-5.CACBB 6-10.BCABB 11-15.BAACB 16-20.AACAB
21-25.BACDC 26-30.DCCDD 31-35.CADBC 36-40BDCGA
41-55.BADDC CBABC ADBCD
56.uploaded 57.who 58.in 59.obtaining 60.herself
61.comfort 62.eventually 63.was released 64.to achieve 65.and
66.Aiming to raise our awareness of protecting the school environment , our school Students' Union organized a tree-planting activity themed "More Trees, Greener School" last Saturday afternoon.
At 2:00 p.m., the students from Senior Two took an active part in it, some digging, some planting and others watering. Happily, more than 100 young trees were planted along the roads in our school as planned. ①Tired as we were, we enjoyed ourselves.
②Not only did this activity promote our teamwork, but also made our school greener and more beautiful.
67. Mrs. Martin, the office manager called me into her office. "What makes you feel you are qualified for this job " she asked. "I really need this job and there is nothing I cannot do," I responded. She asked me a series of questions and the interview was over. As I exited her office, I turned around and said, "Mrs. Martin, I know that I am not qualified like your other applicants but please give me a chance. I learn quickly and can be a very productive member of your team." I thanked her and went home exhausted. Oh well, I thought tomorrow would be another day.
Late that afternoon, while I was cooking, the telephone rang. It was from Mrs. Martin Gina. She said, "you were not the most qualified applicant, but you have so much confidence in yourself that we decided to give you a chance to prove yourself." I screamed out loud, jumping all over the room in disbelief. I could hear Mrs. Martin laughing in the background and suddenly I realized that Mrs. Martin was still on the line. "Thank you Mrs. Martin, you will not regret this decision," I said and hung up the phone.
附：听力原文
1.听力原文：
M: Have you decided what you're going to wear to the dance
W: Yes. I want to wear this blue dress with my necklace.
M: That dress is perfect. A long dress is just right for a formal dance.
2.听力原文：
M: Can I help you
W: I wonder if I can exchange this black coat for one a size larger.
M: Yes, of course. Pick out another one. I'll put this one back.
3.听力原文：
M: Has your husband returned from Tokyo yet
W: Yes, he came back just a couple of days ago. But he's leaving Paris for London tomorrow.
4.听力原文：
M: I'm really tired from packing all these boxes for three hours. It's about time to call it a day.
W: I know. Maybe we could do it tomorrow morning
M: Why not These orders are not urgent.
5. 听力原文：
M: I'd like to buy that guitar. How much is it
W: This one It's $900.
M: Wow, that's so expensive!
W: If you want a cheaper one, I suggest you buy this one. It costs $200 less than the other one.
M: I'll take it! Can I also have a music book as well
W: Sure, that will be another $50. Will you pay in cash or by credit card
M: Well, I know if I pay by credit card I can get a 10% discount, but I don't have one.
W: Do you pay by check
M: No, I don't have, either. I only have some money with me.
6. 听力原文：
M: What will you do while you're in Rome
W: I'd like to visit the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.
M: Anything else
W: Well, also that tower that leans to the side.
M: You mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa
W: Yes.
M: Well, that isn't in Rome. It's in a town called Pisa. If you're going to travel anywhere outside of Rome, I suggest Venice instead. You'd like it a lot because you can travel around in boats there.
W: I'm only in the country for a week, though. Would I have time to get to Venice
M: I think you could spend two days in Venice and the rest in Rome.
W: Great! I'll do that.
7. 听力原文：
W: Hi, I'm Sandy and you're listening to Hawaii's hottest radio station live from Waikiki Beach. We've been partying here all weekend, and the party continues until late tonight! Now, let's check the weather. Ah, here comes a tourist … Excuse me, sir.
M: Er, yes …
W: Have you been enjoying yourself
M: Oh yeah! It's one of the best places I've ever been! I've been surfing and diving. I have been having a really great time.
W: Great! And one more favor—could you describe today's weather
M: Sure. It's a beautiful day here, not a cloud in the sky. The water is a little cool, but it sure helps to go for a swim in the ocean on a hot day like today! If you're walking on the beach, you'll need to wear shoes. The sand is dangerously hot.
W: Thanks a lot! Enjoy your vacation!
8. 听力原文：
M: Our biology test is going to be so hard. I failed last week's test and I'm so afraid of doing the same for this one. I'm going to have to study for hours this week! I'll never make it to basketball practice.
W: I did well on the last test, so I know I'll do well on this week's too. But my soccer team just made it to the final game. I need to practice! If I don't practice, I could be the reason we don't win! It's like when you play baseball in the spring, you guys are always winning and you never have time to study!
M: Yeah, we're actually really good, but I don't want to play anymore. The practice takes up too much time, and it's no longer fun. Besides, my grades are more important to me. Since you can't study after school, would you want to study together during lunch There's an empty classroom on the first floor.
W: Why not study in the library There are big tables we can use, and it's in the same building. Just two floors above.
M: The library is too busy. Even though it's quiet, there are too many people. But I just remembered there are study rooms on the second floor. Let's go there instead.
9.听力原文：
Good evening, everyone! In a few days, it will finally be time to lie on the beach and enjoy the hot summer. However, when it comes to outdoor activities, whether you're relaxing at the lake or hanging out in the backyard, you need to pay attention to the weather. To make sure that you're prepared for the upcoming July, here's the first week's forecast for the entire country. If you live in the northeastern part, you've probably been using the air conditioning to fight heatwaves in the past week. Fortunately, the discomfort of extreme heat will ease. There will be some spotty thunderstorms on their way. And temperatures will likely drop below 21℃. The Midwest is often called flyover country, but it might be the best place to celebrate the holiday. AccuWeather reports that the majority of the region will experience cool temperatures with sunny skies. Sadly, for residents in the South, I suggest you reschedule your outdoor plans. The Weather Channel reports that parts of the South, specifically along the Gulf of Mexico, will see thunderstorms this week.
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