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II. Based on the following reading passage, please design a 20-minute speaking activity respectivelyfor students of three different English ability levels, namely, low, average, and high. (20 分) 
          What’s in a Name? 
    The naming of a child is a momentous decision for any family. So how do we end up with the nameswe have? Some parents seem to choose based simply on personal preferences. In other families,grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child’s name. And in some cases, the time of achild’s birth influences how the child’s name is determined. How did our parents decide which method touse? In the end, it seems to depend on the culture we were born in.     In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents and may be based on relatives orancestors within a particular family. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after theirgrandparents. If families with several children, the parents generally use the father’s parents’ names firstand then the mother’s parents’ names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children afterrelatives who have died. This practice is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.     Traditionally in some Asian countries, however, parents do not choose the name of a child. Instead,the child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the name. And in contrast to the tradition of namingchildren after relatives, the child’s name is chosen to influence the child’s character. For example, namesmay be based on a connection to certain elements in nature, like fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or thename might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.     In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child’s name.In Ghana, the day a child is born determines the child’s name in Akan culture. But each day has differentnames for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on thesame day is named Aufa, Both Kofi and Aufa are names meaning “wanderer” or “explorer,” so childrenwith these names are seen as travelers.     No matter where the name comes from, a child’s name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosenaccording to preference or dictated by tradition, the name reflects something about a child’s nature. Forthe reason, all names should be treasured and respected

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