Unit 1 What about you?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:59 am1. What are common names where you come from?
In my country, the most common names are still Antonio and Maria Carmen, but it will change in a few years.
2. Is your family name common?
No, it isn’t. You will found my surname rarely.
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?
I'm not sure but I think that my surname had its origin in Castilla.
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do?
I’m not idea about the meaning of my surname. Other surnames may to have its origin in professions as Ferrero or in village's names as Álquezar.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
Nowadays there are a lot of common foreign names like John, Jennifer, Adam and so on.
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name?
It depends of if it is a formal or informal situation. I may use my nickname, firstname or surname.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it?
Yes in a formal situation. But in my friends group there is other one with the same name and they always use my surname to differenciate each other.
8.There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?
We can refer to them as Bebe or Peluche.
In my country, the most common names are still Antonio and Maria Carmen, but it will change in a few years.
2. Is your family name common?
No, it isn’t. You will found my surname rarely.
3. Does your family name tell you anything about your family (e.g., where you come from)?
I'm not sure but I think that my surname had its origin in Castilla.
4. Some English names refer to trades or professions, such as Butcher or Baker. Does your name mean anything? Are there any names in your country that do?
I’m not idea about the meaning of my surname. Other surnames may to have its origin in professions as Ferrero or in village's names as Álquezar.
5. Are any names from other countries popular in your country? Which ones?
Nowadays there are a lot of common foreign names like John, Jennifer, Adam and so on.
6. In your country when you meet someone for the first time, what name do you use? How do you know when you can use their first name?
It depends of if it is a formal or informal situation. I may use my nickname, firstname or surname.
7. In your country do you ever use surnames without a title (e.g., Mrs or Mr)? When could you do this? Why would you do it?
Yes in a formal situation. But in my friends group there is other one with the same name and they always use my surname to differenciate each other.
8.There are common pet names in English that show affection, such as honey, darling or pet. What words are used in your language?
We can refer to them as Bebe or Peluche.