American parents generally can choose any name they want for their children.They may choose a name because it honors a family member.Or they may choose a name just because they like it.

A website called Baby Center lists some unusual names given to American babies born last year.Some were named for characters in old stories, such as Hero, Thor and Ulysses.Other people named their babies after kinds of food, like actress Gwyneth Paltrow.She named her daughter Apple.Other people named their babies Banana, Pumpkin and Cookie.

Still some babies were named for places.These included Brazil, India and Rome.Some parents used names of famous people from history such as Newton and Hannibal.Other parents named their babies after flowers or the weather.These babies were named Buttercup, Iris, Sunshine and Thunder.

Recording artists and movie actors influence some parents’ choices of names.Babies were named Beyonce, Charlize, Reda, Pierce, Shajira and Whitney.Movie actors themselves often give their babies unusual names.For example, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named their baby daughter Shiloh.Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes named their little girl Suri.

Some American parents do not want unusual names.They want their baby’s name to honor their religious faith.Such names include Abraham for boys or Sarah for girls.And many people give their babies the same name as a family member or good friend.

The United States Social Security Administration once published a list of the most popular names for American girls and boys born.Many of the top ten boys, names are from the Jewish and Christian Bibles.

1.How did American parents usually name their children?

A.In a way they please.

B.In a scientific way.

C.In a careless way.

D.In a common way

2.From the second paragraph, we can infer that _______.

A.Ulysses is a main person in an old story book.

B.the meaning of Gwyneth Paltrow is a kind of fruit

C.American parents expect their children to be a hero.

D.a girl was named Apple because she liked eating apples.

3.What can we know from American children’s name?

A.American children’s names express American history.

B.A foreign place may become a name of an American child.

C.American parents’ favorite names are those of famous actors.

D.American parents expect their children to be different from others.

4.If a girl is named Sarah, the name reflects her parents’ _______.

A.love

B.career

C.expectation

D.religion

I love roller coasters. If I could ride roller coasters every day for the rest of my life I would die a really man. I will stand in line for40minutes just to get on a ride that lasts 30 seconds. Each step that I take brings me closer and closer to my of going on a ride of a lifetime. The has me skipping around like a 4 year old.

But during my first ride there, that kind of thrill turned to absolute when I made it to the front. waiting in line I was now having a second thought. Quietly, I negotiated within myself about my courage to go through with this

From far away it looked but when I was about to get in the driver’s seat I I forgot my license. After some self motivation I finally made the move to my seat.

On my way up I could clearly see the ups and downs me. To me they were not only the route but also challenges. Soon the track was full of such tunnels that I could see only what was behind me but not in front.

there were people around me with both of their hands in the while I, knowing that things were going to get grasped the handle on my seat. I wouldn’t dare celebrate something that me.

Just like roller coasters, is full of ups and downs, darkness and light, and is unpredictable when we go through various situations. The best thing to do when we meet anything is to lift our hands and whatever we do.

1.A. Old B. Happy C. Brave D. unusual

2.A. Tension B. Hardship C. Motivation D. opportunity、

3.A. Excitement B. Expectation C. Pleasure D. anxiety

4.A. Patience B. Anger C. Desire D. fear

5.A. Unless B. Though C. After D. Upon

6.A. Competition B. Commitment C. Debate D. experiment

7.A. Fun B. Small C. Normal D. mysterious

8.A. Regretted B. Realized C. Pretended D. admitted

9.A. Take B. Quit C. Reserve D. change

10.A. Behind B. Beneath C. Beside D. before

11.A. Mental B. Intellectual C. Technical D. environmental

12.A. narrow B. Dark C. Long D. roundabout

13.A. Unluckily B. Oddly C. Nervously D. Disappointingly

14.A. Gloves B. Pockets C. air D. seat

15.A. Vague B. Strange C. Boring D. rough

16.A. Confused B. Astonished C. Annoyed D. terrified

17.A. Life B. Entertainment C. Dream D. ride

18.A. Social B. Unexpected C. Serious D. general

19.A. Uncertain B. Uncomfortable C. Challenging D. exciting

20.A. Evaluate B. complete C . adore D. Enjoy

School Activities

Our school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.

Darwin Centre

Find out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evolution, described by Sir David Attenborough.

Hands-on Activities

Get up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you can handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.

Self-led Activities

Pupils can engage with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorer challenge through the Museum.

The Great Debate School Program

Students are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.

Booking

All school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.

1.If you want to join in the school activities, you ________.

A. have to pay for the services

B. should be an A-Level student

C. need to visit the school web

D. must book in advance

2.If you’re interested in human evolution, you’d better choose________.

A. The Great Debate Schools Program

B. Darwin Centre

C. Hands-on Activities

D. Self-led Activities

3.Which of the following programs is the most suitable one for team work?

A. Darwin Centre. B. The Great Debate School Program.

C. Self-led Activities. D. Hands-on Activities.

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