《2025年初中英语阅读教程七年级英语上册外研版》

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1 But do you know where surnames (姓氏) come about? British writer David McKie tells us in his new book—What's in a surname?
McKie shows that in Britain some surnames come from people's jobs.For example, "Butcher" means someone who sells meat. 2
Some surnames are from places. 3
Interestingly, other surnames come from nicknames (昵称), 4 Centuries ago, people can't live very long.There were few old people with white hair. When people saw somebody with white hair, they would shout "whitehead" at them!
So, the next time when you meet a British with a strange surname, 5 There might be an interesting history behind it.
come about 产生
interestingly 有趣的是
century 世纪

Choose one proper option to complete the passage. There is one option left.
A. "Farmer" is a man who has a farm.
B.Everyone has a surname.
C.for example, my surname, "Whitehead".
D.don't be surprised.
E.For example, "Warwick" comes from a town in Warwickshire.
F.Just call them Gadd.
1.B 2.A 3.E 4.C 5.D

答案： 1.B 2.A 3.E 4.C 5.D