Question

Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. We’re going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told Today.com.

The situation then grew worse as Kessler’s grandmother admitted to sticking Post-It notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilie’s name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh- TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughter’s name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.

The Kesslers’ situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their children’s names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.

To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their baby’ name. However, parents can change their child’s name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the child’s legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.

1.Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?

A. It was very special and unusual.

B. It was at the request at their mother.

C. It was recommended by a name expert.

D. It could remind them of their British friend.

2.What’s the function of the example about the Kesslers?

A. To ask for advice on their situation.

B. To introduce the topic of the text.

C. To show the background of the text.

D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.

3.What can we learn from the third paragraph?

A. The Kessler’s experience is no exception.

B. Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.

C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies’ names.

D. Parents always pay more attention to children’s names.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Rules for name change.    B. Ways to name babies.

C. Baby name regret.    D. A couple’s anxiety.

Answer

1. D

2. B

3. A

4. C

【解析】

这是一篇新闻报道。报道了父母给孩子起名字之后，遇到了名字不合适或者发音不对的问题，从而求助起名专家来帮助改名字。

1.推理判断解题。由第一段Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. 可知，这对夫妇以一个来自英国的朋友的名字命名自己的女儿，因为他对他们帮助很大。所以可以判断出夫妇这样做是为了让自己想起他们的英国朋友。故D选项正确。

2.推理判断题。由第三段The Kesslers’ situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. 可知，像Kesslers这样的处境是普遍存在的。所以Kesslers例子是为了引出文章的主题。故B选项正确。

3.细节理解题。由第三段The Kesslers’ situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. 可知，像Kesslers这样的处境是普遍存在的。故A 选项正确。

4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知， Kesslers给孩子改名字这个事情并非个例而是普变存在的社会现象。所以短文主要在讲父母给孩子起名字之后后悔，又改名字。故C选项正确。