《2025年时习之暑假衔接八年级英语人教版》

读前思考
1. How may the officer feel when he knows the last soldier's name?
2. What does the name Stone mean?
What's Your Name?
An officer$^{①}$ is talking to some new soldiers$^{②}$. He doesn't see them before, so he starts by saying, "My name is Stone, and I'm as tough as a rock$^{③}$. You should listen to me, or there will be problems. No kidding, okay? Then we'll get on well with each other!"
Next, he goes to each soldier, one by one, and asks for their names. "Speak up so that everyone can hear you clearly," he said. "And remember to say 'sir' when you talk to me."
Every soldier tells him their names until it is the last one's turn. But this soldier doesn't say anything. So Captain Stone speaks loudly, "When I ask a question, I want an answer! I'll ask again, 'What's your name, soldier?'"
The soldier looks at the officer and finally he speaks, "My name is Stonebreaker$^{④}$, sir."
Word banks: ①officer n. 军官 ②soldier n. 士兵 ③as tough as a rock 像岩石一样坚硬 ④stonebreaker n. 碎石机

答案： 1. He may not feel happy. /…(合理即可)
2. It means strong. /…(合理即可)