Question

【题目】In a world full of Kates and Sarahs,you might think it'd be nice to have a unique name to help me stand out in a crowd. Being named Stacia (pronounced stay-sha) is not so lucky to me. I’ll get the occasional “Your name is so pretty” after introducing myself, but eventually my name causes me more lustration than happiness. For example, Microsoft Word always tries to tell me my name isn’t a real word. I was never able to buy a cheesy Mickey Mouse keychain from Disneyland as a kid (in other words, I didn't have a childhood). I couldn’t even pronounce my own name correctly until I was five.

I once had a professor who pronounced my name differently each class. After a while l stopped correcting him, and that's been ray reaction to strangers ever since. In other cases, I'd rather tell the cashier my name is Staci and save both of us, as well as the people standing behind me in line, valuable time.

Meeting new people gives me anxiety, and I've realized it’s easier just to lie about my name altogether in certain cases. Actually I did—so many times that Brittany is now my chosen “going out" name. It may have caused some confusion with my friends at first .who would let out a small laugh or confused look ,but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake(假的）name. Now going out on weekends means I get to have a shift of identity.

Frustrations aside, being the owner of a unique name has made me appreciate the little things in life. Someone pronouncing or spelling my name correctly on the first try brings me more joy than it probably should. I also love when I meet another Stacia and we get to bond over our shared struggles.

To any other Stacias reading this—I feel you, girl, P. S. I apologia to any real Brittanys out there. Thanks for letting me borrow your name!

【1】How does the author often feel about her name?

A. Annoyed. B. Happy.

C. Disappointed. D. Proud.

【2】Why does the author use a fake name?

A. To enjoy a different identity. B. To stand out in a crowd.

C. To save time and trouble. D. To make a fool of herself.

【3】What’s the reaction of her friends to “Brittany" finally?

A. They are laughing at her. B. They are used to it.

C. They are strongly against her. D. They are confused about it.

【4】How does the author sound when telling the story?

A. Guilty. B. Cautious.

C. Curious. D. Humorous.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】作者拥有一个独一无二的名字，但给她带来了许多烦恼。作者用幽默的语言讲述了和名字有关的生活。

【1】A

推理判断题。根据第一段Being named Stacia (pronounced stay-sha) is not so lucky to me. but eventually my name causes me more lustration than happiness.可知作者的名字并没有给她带来幸福。名字不是一个真正的单词，不能买奶酪米老鼠的钥匙链，不知道名字的准确读音等例子可知名字让作者很烦恼，故选A.

【2】C

推理判断题。根据第二段In other cases, I'd rather tell the cashier my name is Staci and save both of us, as well as the people standing behind me in line, valuable time.可知作者在收银处使用假名是为了节省自己和别人的宝贵时间，避免麻烦。故选C.

【3】B

推理判断题。根据第三段最后but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake(假的）name. Now going out on weekends means I get to have a shift of identity.可知朋友们对作者的假名由开始时的困惑变成了最后的接受，并逐渐使用。故选B.

【4】D

推理判断题。根据文中(in other words, I didn't have a childhood). but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake(假的）name.和I also love when I meet another Stacia and we get to bond over our shared struggles. To any other Stacias reading this—I feel you, girl, P. S. I apologia to any real Brittanys out there. Thanks for letting me borrow your name!等处可以看出作者用幽默的语言讲述自己的遭遇和感受，讲述自己的故事。故选D.