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“What’s in a name?”According to
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,there is not too much.“That which we call a rose
by any other name would smell as sweet.”But Shakespeare may have been wrong.In
most cultures,names matter a great deal.
Americans choose names for their children
with care.Parents usually think about the impression a name gives,not its
meaning.Most Americans would consider a“Jennifer”more attractive than a
“Bertha”,for
example.The last name,or,surname,must also be considered when choosing a first
and middle name.A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic,but
odd.Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like.On the
other hand,people might name their children after a respected elderly relative
or even a famous person.The popularity of certain names can change with each
new generation.Names that were once common,like Fanny or Elmer,sound
old-fashioned today.But other names—like John and David,Mary and Sarah—have
stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.
People in Ameica don’t always call their
friends and relatives by their given names.Instead,they often use
nicknames.Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name.For instance,a
girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa,Beth or Betsy.As children grow up,they
may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called.Some people
just go by the initials of their first and middle names,like B.J.or R.C.And of
course,people may call their children or their sweethearts other special
nicknames.Often they have a “sweet” flavor,like Honey or Sugar.What’s in a
name? A world of significance.So if you’re choosing an English name for
yourself,take care to choose a good one.Amade-up name could sound strange to
native English speakers.And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an
appropriate name,either.But a good name can leave a positive and lasting
impression.As an American politician once said,“In real life,unlike in
Shakespeare,the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”
1.What does the underlined sentence in
paragraph 2 mean?
A.People change names in order to be
popular with the new generation.
B.Names will change by themselves in order
to be popular.
C.Some names may no longer be popular among
the new generation.
D.No names can stand the test of time.
2.When choosing names,you should stick to
the following principles except that_________.
A.the impression a name gives is more
important than its meaning
B.you can name after a well-known person
C.surname should be paid attention to
D.you can create a name that is special
3.The word “initial” in paragraph 3
probably means_________.
A.nickname
B.the first letter C.short form
D.title
4.The author will name a newly born baby
girl .
A.Bertha
B.Fanny
C.Yunyun D.Elizabeth
5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Names have great significance to
Americans.
B.Names change when time goes by.
C.Chinese people should be careful when
choosing their English names.
D.Roses smell sweet by any other name.