i 语言知识及应用 (共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的a、b、c和d项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
the term given name refers to the fact that the name is given to a baby at its birth. it is different from a surname which is normally 1 among members of the child's immediate (直系的) family. in english-speaking cultures, many factors(因素) have 2 the choice of given names for children.
3 in some families, the first-born boy is named after his grandfather or father. in other families, certain names have been handed down to show respect for a relative they 4 .
for a long time, 5 has also played an important role in naming children. names such as john and peter from the bible are given to boys while patience and sophie (wisdom) are some parents’ favorite na