2023届高三英语晚自习巩固训练

2023高三英语晚自习巩固训练 一、阅读理解 （一） If you would like to learn more about how to better communicate your needs and listen to your inner voice, check out this book list given by Ben and Caitlin! Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg This book introduces Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as a compassionate way of being with ourselves and others. Through simple techniques, you can learn how to change your language and thinking to strengthen relationships with others. Walden; or Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau After spending two years on the north shore of Walden Pond, Thoreau wrote the book Walden (1854). It is a practical account of how he supported himself through farming and by building his own house, and what he learned about human nature by living a simpler life. Although it was a deeply personal experience, Thoreau’s approach to society teaches us how we, too, can approach the modern world. On the Road by Jack Kerouac It tells a story about the cross-country journeys of two friends, Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty the fictional Jack Kerouac and the fictional Beat writer Neal Cassady. It is the most famous work of the Beat Generation, a movement of young people in the 1950s and early 1960s who valued free self-expression and favored modern jazz. The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer The book describes how Amanda Palmer developed her philosophy of asking, sharing and connecting. This book gives you a deep understanding of how to accept help, reward the generosity of others and build a closed, family-like fan base to support you in whatever you do. 1. What do we know about Thoreau? A．He once earned a living by building houses. B．He lived on the south shore of Walden Pond. C．He had a good understanding of human nature. D．He had difficulty in communicating with others. 2. Which book should you choose if you’re interested in the works of the Beat Generation? A．On the Road. B．The Art of Asking. C．Nonviolent Communication. D．Walden; or Life in the Woods. 3. The fourth