Track 2

Unit one

sociology names

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Build your vocabulary

1) Some parents admire famous athletes as strong role models, so they name their children after them.

2) Taylor had so many homework assignments that she had no time to watch TV.

3) A classic name is one that was popular years ago and is still common today.

4) In some families, it’s the custom to give the firstborn boy the same name as his father and added “Junior”

5) Some parents are concerned about discrimination. They don’t want their children treated unfairly because of their names.

6) A name like Hunter is gender neutral: it can be used for a boy or girl.

7) Women in three generations of my family have had the name Sarah − my grandmother, my mother and my sister.

8) When I hear the name Barbie, I see an image of a tall, blonde girl. Fair or not, it’s the picture that comes into my mind.

9) John is a prime example of a classic name. It’s been used for many years.

10) A name can be a symbol of identity, especially for celebrities.