自考《初中英语学科基础》模拟题及答案_第6页

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　　Every year in English-speaking countries, people list the most popular names. In the United States at the moment the three most popular names for girls are Emily, Emma and Madison. For boys, they are Michael, Joshua and Mathew. In England parents today might call their little girl Grace, Jessica or Ruby. If they have a little boy they could call him Jack, Thomas or Oliver.

　　In China names have very clear meanings. If a girl is called Mei, her name means “beautiful”.

　　If a boy is called Wu, his name means “like a soldier”. Names in English-speaking countries are like this, too. The girl’s name Joy is chosen partly because the parents wish their daughter to be joyful and bring joy to others. If a girl is called Ruby, it may be because of the beautiful red precious (宝贵的) stone.

　　Next, parents often pick names that can be shortened because they want to speak to their kids in a personal way. For example, William is a popular name. It can be shortened to Will or Willy. The same is true of an old name for a girl, Elizabeth. Elizabeth can be shortened to Beth, Liza or Liz.

　　Besides, parents sometimes name their children after someone who is famous, such as an actor, a pop singer or a sports star. They hope their kids will be as successful as these people. David becomes a popular name in England partly because of the football star David Beckham.

　　66. According to the passage, names ______ have very clear meanings.

　　A. in China B. in England C. in the United States D. A, B and C

　　67. The name Wu means “______” in China.

　　A. beautiful B. joyful C. like a star D. like a soldier

　　68. Parents like to pick names that can be shortened because _______.

　　A. the shortened names are more easily remembered by others

　　B. the shortened names are more easily pronounced by others

　　C. they want to speak to their kids in a personal way

　　D. people think shortened names are more meaningful

　　69. In England, some parents name their kids David because ______.

　　A. they like this name very much

　　B. they want their kids to be as successful as David Beckham

　　C. it is the most popular name and it can be shortened

　　D. this name has a good meaning and is easy to remember

　　70. What’s the main idea of the passage?

　　A. Some parents like to name their kids after famous people.

　　B. Names that can be shortened are popular with parents in some countries.

　　C. The reasons why some names are popular in English-speaking countries.

　　D. In English-speaking countries, people list the most popular names every year.