北京三中英语柳苗namestory学案

1、Culture Corner: The Origins of English SurnamesI. Who is he?What is his Chinese name?What about his original Chinese name?His original name was Chen Gangsheng（陈港生）, which tells his birthplace. In his acting career, he first had a stage name（艺名） Chen Yuanlong（陈元龙）. Later, a film director gave him ano

2、ther stage name Cheng Long（成龙）, which has two aspects of meanings: the first one is to express the directors wish that Cheng could become famous, just like a dragon-the symbol of China; the second it is hoped that Cheng would follow the example of another well-known Chinese martial star（功夫明星）Li Xiao

3、long（李小龙）. II. Culture Corner1. Read the first two paragraphs and answer:When did people in England first start using surnames?Why did people start using surnames?2. Read the rest of the passage and do the following:Four types of English surnames(1)_(2)_(3)_(4)_Origin:A son got his surname from his

4、father by adding “s” or “son” to his fathers given nameExamples:Conclusion:English name = _ + _III. Supplementary ReadingWestern namesApart from their surname or last name or family name in Britain or the US, most British and American children are given two personal names by their parents, a first n

5、ame and a middle name. These names are sometimes called Christian names or given names. Some people have only one given name, a few have three or more.Parents usually decide on given names for their children before they are born. In some families the oldest boy is given the same name as his father.

6、In the US the word junior or senior, or a number, is added after the name and surname to make it clear which person is being referred to. Many popular names come from the Bible, e.g. Jacob, Joshua and Matthew, Mary, Rebecca and Sarah, though this does not mean that the people who choose them are rel

7、igious. Other people give their children the name of somebody they admire, such as a famous sports personality, or a film or pop star. In Britain the names William and Harry have become common again since the sons of Prince Charles were given these names. Mark : means loving sports. The person who h

8、as the name is usually handsome and loves freedom.Joy: means happy. The girl is described as very lovely, kind and easy-going. Mars: means warrior. Now it means strong and handsome man. Maybe he is hard-working. Ben: original meaning is “son”. The man is usually described as very tall and strong and

9、 has dark hair, sometimes silent and gentle. Cathy: Just like a cat, the girl is dynamic, outgoing, and lovely. Lynn: original meaning is waterfall. The girl who has the name maybe very tall, slim, healthy, independent and kind- hearted.Conclusion:English name = _ + _ + _Given names come from: 1. _2

10、. _3. _ Given nameChristian nameMiddle name Family nameSurnameFirst nameLast nameIV. Name yourself in EnglishReason:First name:Middle name:Last name:V. SummaryDear _,Is everything going well with you? Guess what? We had an English class talking about _. I know that English names have special meaning

11、s. And there are usually _ in a name, including _, _ and surname or family name. The name story is really interesting to us.Our English teacher asked each of us to find an English name that we like. And I chose _ as my given name, and _ as the middle name. When I was thinking about which family name

12、 suits me, I thought about you. As we are best friends, I made up my mind to use _ as my family name. So my name means _.An idea occurred to me, why dont you choose a Chinese name? What do you think?I have to stop here because I am going to _Please give my best regards to your parents and your broth

13、er. Your truly/ sincerely_VI. Email your pen pal in EnglandReference:Surname:1. relations in familiesRobertson, Williamson, Jackson, Thomson, Johnson (John+son), Richardson, Judson，Edson(edgar+son), Wilson(William+son), Roberts, Williams, Richards. 2. occupations of the ancestorsCook(厨师), Smith(铁匠)，

14、Gardener(园艺师)，Baker(面包师)， Shepherd(牧羊人)，Taylor (Tailor，裁缝)，Butcher(屠夫), Carpenter(木匠)，Miller(磨坊主)，Fisher(渔夫), Barber(理发师)，Singer(歌手)3. mountain, water, animal, plants in natureHill(小山)，Field(田野), Wood(森林)，Brook(小河)，Bush(树丛)， Stone(石头)，Lake (湖泊)， Rice(稻谷)，Fox(狐狸)，Wolf(狼)，Bird(鸟), Street(街道), Forest(森

15、林)4characteristicsRed (红色)，Brown(棕色)，Black(黑色)，White(白色)，Long(身长)，Short(矮)，Tall(高), Little(小), Stout/Strong(强壮)，Young(年轻)，Russell(=redhaired)5. by adding the elder, the younger, senior, junior, or numbers英国人在父亲的姓名后加the Elder(年长的)，在儿子姓名后加 the Younger(年轻的)，如George Colman，the Elder(父)，George Colman ，th

16、e Younger(子)，美国人则是在姓名之后加Senior(常略作Sr.)在儿子的姓名后加Junior(常略作Jr.),如Martin Luther King ,Sr.(父)；Martin Luther King, Jr.(子)，如果子孙三代同名，就在姓名后分别加上，。如Henry Ford(祖)，Henry Ford(父),Henry Ford(孙)。Girl names:Boy names:Alice真理,美丽truth, beautyAnn 安 高雅elegant, nobleAnna安娜 优雅gracefulCatherine 忠诚,纯洁sincere, faithDiana黛安娜

17、女神goddessDorothy多萝西珍贵的礼物 precious giftElizabeth伊丽莎白 献身于上帝的人 Emily埃米莉勤劳 diligenceGrace 格雷斯 优美、雅致graceful, excellentHelen海伦光明的使者 brightJane 简 明亮的火焰，神之爱love from godJenny珍妮 文静quietJoan琼 温柔gentleJone 琼 年青youngJudy朱迪珍宝treasureJulia 朝气蓬勃 dynamicKaren卡伦纯洁pureLily 百合花 Linda 琳达 美丽beautyLucy 露茜 光明lightMargare

18、t玛格丽特 珍珠pearlMary 海上明星starMona 莫娜 和平使者envoyNancy 高雅gracefulPearl 珍珠Rose 玫瑰花Ruth露丝美丽beautySarah萨拉 公主 princessSusan 百合花Susanna苏珊娜 纯洁,可爱lovelyVictoria维多利亚 胜利victoryAbraham亚伯拉罕 犹太人的祖先Jewish ancestorAlan艾伦 英俊的人handsomeAlexander 亚历山大 人类救星saviorAndre安德鲁 刚强firm, unyieldingArthur阿瑟 高贵的honourableBenjamin本杰明 得力助手的儿子great helperBill 果断decisiveBlack