朗文英语听说教程2

1 朗文英语听说教程（二）Quiz Unit 1 What’s in a Name? 1. a. They name them after grandparents. b. They choose names they like. c. They choose names of family friends. 2. a. Boys’ names b. Girls’ names c. Boys’ and girls’ names 3. a. Place names b. Occupational names c. Added names 4. a. Place names b. Added names c. Occupational names 5. Describe three ways parents choose first names for their children. 6. What is the origin of the name Smith? Why does the name Smith exist in so many languages? Answer Key 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. Some parents name their children after friends or family members who have died recently. Other parents pass down names from generation to generation. Others choose names because they like how they sound. 6. The name Smith comes from the English word “smite,” to strike. A smith made metal tools and other things people needed for daily life. Many languages have names that mean smith because every town had a smith. 2 Unit 2 English: A Global Langu age? 1. a. English is not a global language. b. English is a global language. c. English is the official language. 2. a. Many taxi drivers prefer English to Italian. b. Many people speak English fluently. c. Many people use English for their jobs. 3. a. New Yorkers don’t always speak English. b. New Yorkers need English for everyday purposes. c. New Yorkers need English to be successful. 4. a. People need a common language for special situations. b. People are becoming more fluent in English. c. Pilots should be fluent in several languages. 5. Give three examples to support the view that English is a global language. 6. Give three examples to support the view that English is not a global language....