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南宁市2014高考英语一轮（暑假） 阅读理解训练（8）及答案 阅读理解主旨大意Passage **** For her first twenty-four year, shed been known as Deb bie--a name that didnt suit her good looks and elegant manner. My name has always made me think I should Be a cheer leader, She complained. I just dont feel like a Debbie! One day, while filling out an application form for publishing job, the young woman suddenly changed middle name, Lynne, for her first name Debbie. That was the smartest thing I ever did, She says now. As soon as I stopped calling myself Debbie. I feh more comfortable with myself.., and other people started to take me more seriously. Two years after her successful job interview, the former waitress is now a successful magazine editor friends and associates call her Lynne. Naturally, the name change didnt cause Debbie/I.ynnes professional achievement but it surely helped if only by adding a bit of self-confidence (自信) to her talents. Social scientists say that what youre called can affect your life. Throughout history, names have not only identified people But also described them. ... As his name is, so is he... says the Bible. For better or worse, qualities such as friendliness or reserves, simpleness or charm may be suggested by your name and encourageother people before they even meet you. Of course, names with a good sense can work for you even encouraging new acquaintances. A recent survey showed that American men thought Susan to be the most attractive female name, while women believed Richard and David were the most attractive to men. One woman I know turned down a blind date with a man named Harry because he sounded dull. Several evenings later she came up to me at a party, pressing for an introduction to a very nice man with whom they looked at each other all evening. Oh, I said. You mean Harry? She was ill at ease. 1. Debbies changing her name______. A. had actually little to do with her career B. was what she happened to do when filling out the form C.