“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.

When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of your attention.
You may think that this is OK, because if you don’t really want to talk to him, then what does it matter if you don’t give him your full attention? Consider two things. First, you may just not realize the importance of that conversation. If you are at a networking meeting and you hope to meet the CEO of Company X, but you end up talking to someone who has a low-level job at a different company, then you may let your attention wander(走神)as you speak to him. But maybe you don’t realize that this person has already met the CEO and could introduce you. Do you think he will do that if he feels you don’t really care about speaking to him? This doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole time talking to him. Five or ten minutes of real attentive(专心的)conversation can be worth 30 minutes to an hour of partial attention.
Second, whether you want to speak to someone is based on the situation. You can love your wife, but if she tries to talk to you while you are watching something you like on TV, where is your attention going? Make your own decision, but if you want her to feel valued, give her your 100% attention. The nice thing is that in many cases you can give her your attention for a few minutes and then return to what you were doing. You miss very little, she feels valued, and all is good

  1. 1.

    The author’s opinion is made believable mainly by ________

    1. A.
      using figures
    2. B.
      giving examples
    3. C.
      asking questions
    4. D.
      description
  2. 2.

    The second paragraph mainly tells you that ________

    1. A.
      you should be interested in everyone at a party
    2. B.
      you can refuse to talk to someone you don’t like at a party
    3. C.
      you should focus on whoever you are talking to
    4. D.
      you should be patient with everyone at a party
  3. 3.

    A person who has a low-level job probably ________

    1. A.
      would like to talk to you
    2. B.
      is well worth focusing on
    3. C.
      wants to make friends with you
    4. D.
      is the one you’re looking for
  4. 4.

    If your wife wants to talk to you when you are busy, you should ________

    1. A.
      decide what to do according to the situation
    2. B.
      go on with what you are doing
    3. C.
      stop doing anything immediately
    4. D.
      finish what you are doing with her
  5. 5.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      Always be friendly to others at a party
    2. B.
      It is important for you to be active at a party
    3. C.
      You should respect your wife at any time
    4. D.
      Improve your communication skills by focusing on others

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. 1.

    What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?

    1. A.
      People change names in order to be popular with the new generation.
    2. B.
      Names will change by themselves in order to be popular.
    3. C.
      Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation.
    4. D.
      No names can stand the test of time.
  2. 2.

    When choosing names,you should stick to the following principles except that_________.

    1. A.
      the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning
    2. B.
      you can name after a well-known person
    3. C.
      surname should be paid attention to
    4. D.
      you can create a name that is special
  3. 3.

    The word “initial” in paragraph 3 probably means_________.

    1. A.
      nickname           
    2. B.
      the first letter       
    3. C.
      short form       
    4. D.
      title
  4. 4.

    The author will name a newly born baby girl             .

    1. A.
      Bertha              
    2. B.
      Fanny            
    3. C.
      Yunyun         
    4. D.
      Elizabeth
  5. 5.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      Names have great significance to Americans.    
    2. B.
      Names change when time goes by.
    3. C.
      Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names.
    4. D.
      Roses smell sweet by any other name.

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