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Tick the reasons for choosing a name that the article mentions. Put a cross (x) by the reasons the article doesn’t mention.English Club English, No. 2, p. 8 Names INTRODUCTION My name is... The literature \ movie \ cartoon hero, starting with the same letter is…
CLASS SURVEY NUMEROLOGY Some people believe that Numerology shows people’s character. First, they find a number for every letter of the name, according to this chart.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
Then they calculate a total ‘name number’ like this: (Note: Margaret Thatcher = England’s first woman Prime Minister.)
M a r g a r e t t h a t c h e r 4+ 1+ 9+ 7+ 1+ 9+ 5+ 2 2+ 8+ 1+ 2+ 3+ 8+ 5+ 9 = 38 = 38 3+8=11 3+8=11 1+1=2 1+1=2
2+2=4
Finally, they find the meaning of that number, as given below.
Numerology Each number from one to nine has its own meaning: 1. Like to command, reform, and dominate. More interested in career than home life. May find happiness in later life. Men are frightened of this kind of woman who often marries a weak, living man. Is practical, clever with money, and can change plans when necessary. 2. Likes to organize. Understands what people want. Emotional, intelligent and confident. Can be jealous and very religious. Prefers work to family, but may become a saint. Often has a career in literature or the arts. 3. Happy, easy to live with. Enjoys hard work. Can command without making people angry. Very successful at work and at home. 4. Wants to rule the world. Enjoys controlling people. Usually feels superior to husband or wife. Is not afraid of power. 5. Longs to help others. Has a warm heart. Is often unhappy at work and lets others take control. But is very good in work that helps other people. 6. Very relaxed. Does not get upset. Works easily with men or women. Makes good friends. May be a writer or an actor. 7. Rather passive. Dreams a lot instead of doing things. Often feels self-pity and makes his or her family angry. 8. Very clever, warm and generous. Popular at home and at work. May over-protect his or her children. Women of this type are both very feminine and very successful. May he a journalist, designer, or public speaker. 9. Either very clever or very silly with money. Full of energy. Often a good driver, sportsman, scientist or businessman. What’s in a name? Work in small groups. Discuss the following questions. a) What name would you give this baby girl? b) What names do you like for a boy? c) How did your parents choose your name?
Reading What do you think the following famous people have in common? Read the article and find out. a) Elton John + Marilyn Monroe b) David Bowie + Demi Moore c) Madonna + Bill Clinton
The Name Game
Tick the reasons for choosing a name that the article mentions. Put a cross (x) by the reasons the article doesn’t mention. a) because it sounds good b) because its fashionable c) because it sounds the same in two languages d) because it unusual and original e) because it’s the name of a place f) because it’s a religious name g) because it’s the name of a famous person h) because it’s the name of another member of the family
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