2020年广州市天河区高三二模英语试卷(含答案及解析)

2020年广东广州天河区高三二模英语试卷

一、阅读理解

（共15小题）

1.Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!

Towner Writer Squad（班级） for kids aged 13-17

Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2016.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyric（抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing（about 500 words）, responding to the title "LUNCH", with your name, age, address and email address to: debo@.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2016

For further information go to: /toner or or

Any questions–feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: wharne@

Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, 2016

Meet every other Saturday, 2-4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

A.B.C.D.（1）A.provide a piece of their writing

B.meet the Writer Squad Leader

C.offer their family information

plete an application form

（2）A.B.C.D.（3）Study and write at your own pace – you do not have to rush – as you have a year to go through the project. Practice under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!

No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you?

Fee: £179

For more information go to: or

Towner Writer Squad will be started .

to train comedy and TV writers

to explore the fantastic gallery space

to introduce a contemporary art museum

to promote the development of young writers

To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first .

What is most important for the beginners?

Practising as much as possible.

Gaining confidence and having fun.

Studying and writing at their own pace.

Learning skills from writers and teachers.

2.Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the

goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities,mistakes, and disappointment.

My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment,whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding（衬垫） onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.

I don't only avoid those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. It's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a