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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?
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.
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.
The word “initial” in paragraph 3 probably means_________.
1. A.
  nickname
2. B.
  the first letter
3. C.
  short form
4. D.
  title
4.
The author will name a newly born baby girl .
1. A.
  Bertha
2. B.
  Fanny
3. C.
  Yunyun
4. D.
  Elizabeth
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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[1]China will change the world as much as the world changes China, if the country continues its opening up.

[2]How could it not? The rest of the world cannot remain unaffected by the culture of one-fifth of humanity. As China strengthens its economy, allows its citizens more overseas travel and participates in global efforts, the West surely will learn more about Chinese ways.

[3]And once it does, its people might choose to adot some of them.

[4]It might surprise Chinese that Westerners . When I announced my Beijing job to American friends, family and neighbors, they were very curious and mostly uninformed about China．

[5] Our media carries little news about China except during unusual circumstances, which typically are times of stress between the two countries．We hear about arguments with China over climate change, Taiwan and Tibet, but that doesn' t tell average Americans anything about average Chinese．

[6]Most American- don't know that Chinese weddings feature firecrackers; that Chinese parents make extraordinary sacrifices for their children; that Chinese diners eat off plates smaller than any on a Western table; that favorite Chinese drinks include hot soy milk and the potent white-grain alcohol, baijiu; and that elderly Chinese sometimes walk down streets backwards to keep their balancing skills sharp．

[7]Westemers will learn as they and the Chinese increasingly mingle（接触）．As they do there' s no telling which Chirac customs will take root in foreiffl soil．but some of them surely will．

[8] Maybe we' 11 see baijiu and green tea served at baseball stadiums along with beer and soda pop．That wouldn' t make the game any less American．

[9] Meanwhile, I hope China continues to take in what the world has to offer and transform it into something typically Chinese．To think that exposure to Western ways weakens China, instead of strengthens it, assumes the country' s culture is fragile．That' s a surprising attitude for any Chinese to take．

What does the passage mainly tell us? (within 10 words)

Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (within 6 words)

What an attitude should we Chinese take towards Western culture according to the author? (within 20 words)

Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

In that case, some of the Chinese way of life will, possibly, be accepted by the westerners.

Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 7 into Chinese.

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