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【题目】Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. We’re going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told Today.com.

The situation then grew worse as Kessler’s grandmother admitted to sticking Post-it notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilie’s name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughter’s name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.

The Kesslers’ situation is no exception as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their children’s names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.

To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their baby’s name. However, parents can change their child’s name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the child’s legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.

【1】Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?

A. It was very special and unusual.

B. It was at the request at their mother.

C. It was recommended by a name expert.

D. It could remind them of their British friend.

【2】What’s the function of the example about the Kesslers?

A. To ask for advice on their situation.

B. To introduce the topic of the text.

C. To show the background of the text.

D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.

【3】What can we learn from the third paragraph?

A. The Kesslers’ experience is not uncommon.

B. Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.

C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies’ names.

D. Parents always pay more attention to children’s names.

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A. Rules for name change. B. Ways to name babies.

C. Baby name regret. D. A couple’s anxiety.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】A

【4】C

【解析】

本文是一篇社会类短文阅读。文章主要讲述了现在许多父母不喜欢孩子的名字，希望改变他们孩子的名字。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章第一段Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot.可知，Carri Kessler和她的丈夫给他们女儿名叫Ottilie是因为在英国的朋友Ottilie帮助他们很多。故选D。

【2】推理判断题。根据文章可知，文章举Kesslers给女儿取名的例子是为了引出文章的主题。故选B。

【3】段落大意题。根据文章第三段由其第一句The Kesslers’ situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers.可知，此段主要讲述许多父母和Kessler的经历一样。故选A。

【4】主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了现在许多父母不喜欢孩子的名字，希望改变他们孩子的名字。故选C。