Question

    One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine- Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bean to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.

Why is this nickname so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura (光环) around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.

People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.

Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bean really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.

When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.

As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.

A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.

I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.

1.When was the author given a nickname?

A.When she was three years old.

B.On the fourth day after she was born.

C.On the arrival of some close friends.

D.When mom first sang “ The Name Game”.

2.What do the people know about the author as Christine?

A.They think the author is active and crazy.

B.They care about the author’s most recent feelings.

C.They don’t realize the author has changed.

D.They don’t know the author has a new name.

3.What kind of person was the author in the past?

A.She showed no interest in reading.

B.She took pleasure in finding new things.

C.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.

D.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Bo — the True Name

B.A Unique Name

C.Remember the Past

D.The Meaning of Nickname

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者自己的昵称及其背后蘊含的深意。

1.

细节理解题。由第一段中的By day four, I was given a new name—Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother.(到了第四天，我得到了一个新的名字——克莉丝汀·波豆，或者对于妈妈来说是波比。)可知，作者出生后四天大的时候得到了昵称。故选B项。

2.

推理判断题。由第三段中的“They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was.(他们仍然把我看作一个安静的书呆子。他们不知道我现在是谁。我最近的希望、恐惧、目标、梦想和观点都没有引起他们的注意；把我想象成原来的我更容易。)”可推断出，他们并没有意识到作者的改变。故选C项。

3.

推理判断题。由第四段中的Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes.(Bo是个挤在旧“Christine”盒子里的人。)可知，作者的过去指的是Christine（克莉丝汀）；再由第五段中的“When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.”（当我还是克莉丝汀的时候，我很安静，很容易害怕。我害怕团体，害怕结识新朋友，害怕分享自己的观点。与其和好朋友待在一起，我更喜欢和书相处，这样更舒服。作为克莉丝汀，我觉得每个人都比我好。）可推断出，作者过去缺乏信心、宁愿独处。故选D项。

4.

主旨大意题。第一段讲昵称Christine-Bo-Bean的由来，第二段讲昵称Bo的重要性，第三段讲本名Christine的自己在大家眼中是什么样的，第四到五段讲作者成为“Christine”和“Bo”的不同之处，最后三段讲自己更喜欢Bo的身份，认为Bo是她真正的名字。所以A项“Bo——真正的名字”适合作文章标题。故选A项。