Everyone in the world has at least one name. And to each person his name is important because it is his
own.(自己的) You don't like it if people can't remember your name, or pronounce (发音) it wrong.
     You are happy when you see your name in the newspaper or even on the blackboard. That's because it's
your own and only you can have it.
     Of course, names are not important themselves. There are no"good" names or"bad" names, but they are
useful in our lives. You don't have to go around shouting "Hey, you!" or"Hello, girl with the red dress." or
"Thank you, man who lives at the end of the street." If you do, you are playing a trick on yourself.
     A person's name means something. For example, John or Nathan means "present", James or Jacob means
"he follows after", Frank means"free", Charles means"strong", and Thomas is a word for"twin". Girl's name
means something, too. If you know a Mary or Miriam, her name means" star of the sea". Helen means "light",
Edith means"happiness", Rebecca means"very beautiful", and Rhoda means"a rose".
     We need first names when we are at home, because it is not very often that sisters or brothers have the
same first name. But it's different when you go out to play or are at school. You may have a lot of Johns and
Davids and Sues. You may not know who is who. That's why we have last names, and really nicknames (绰
号).

1. What do you only have, but others use more than yourself?

A. My hands.
B. My house.
C. My abilities(能力).
D My name.

2. Which name means"star of the sea"?

A. Nathan
B. Miriam
C. Thomas
D. Rebecca

3. Why does the writer say" to each person his name is important". Because ________

A. everyone has only one name.
B. playing a trick on yourself is very useful.
C. his name is his own
D. there are no good names or bad names

4. Which of the following is RIGHT according to (根据) this passage?

A. If people can remember your name, you'll not be happy.
B. All names have different meanings, and they are very important.
C. If you have a good name, people won't shout at you.
D. Names themselves are not important, but they are useful.

     No one knew how to study when he or she was a baby. You need to learn
to do some things first. They make it easier for you to learn and do well in class.
     Pay Attention(专心) in Class
     It's a good start for learning. It can help you know what the teacher says, and
it will help you learn more and faster.
     Take Good notes
     Taking good notes can make it easier to study. Be sure to write down all of
the important things that your teacher says or writes on the blackboard, then
read them after class.
     Plan Ahead(提前计划)
     Don't wait until Thursday night to study for Friday's test. Planning ahead
can help you get good grades. You can plan what to do and how much to do
each day.
     Ask for Help
     What should you do if you are confused about something? Be sure to
(一定要)ask your teacher for help. You can also ask some other people, like
your classmates, your mom or dad.

1. How many things to help to learn well are mentioned(提到) in this passage?

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six

2. We need to learn these things because they can _______.

A. keep us healthy
B. make it easier to learn
C. help us become clever
D. make us strong

3. We should write down _______ when we take notes in class.

A. the important things that the teacher tells and writes
B. the things that we like
C. the things that we are sure about
D. the things that interesting

4. The underlined word "confused" means _______ in Chinese.

A. 惊诧的
B. 困惑的
C. 恐惧的
D. 讨厌的

5. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Reading the notes after class is a good start.
B. We should study well for Friday's test.
C. Learning how to learn is very important.
D. Planning ahead can help you know what the teacher says