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Unit 4 Lead-in Lead-in Lead-in Lead-in Lead-in Lead-In Lead-in Do you know the meaning of some other English names? Video Watching and Discussion Video Watching and Discussion Video Watching and Discussion rack their brains, ask family / friends / fortuneteller Video Watching and Discussion Any ideas on choosing a name for your future baby? 1) List the names that are special to you as  well as to your baby; 2) Make sure it’s a name that gives your baby a sense of belonging or identity; 3) Choose a name that will age gracefully; 4)?Avoid a name that will be the butt of jokes … What factors do you know western people consider in naming their children? 1)?First names must sound pleasant and  attractive; 2) Second names should carry special  implications; 3) The whole name should be a good mirror of  its cultural as well as family backgrounds; Names are rich with a positive sense that will work for the child’s growth; 5) Social values and personal beliefs leave their  mark on the names … What western name will you choose for your future baby? Why? The names popular in the Western Cultures include Susan, Linda, Diana, Cindy, and Carol for females; and Michael, Joe, Harry, Julian, and Rory for males. Which one is your favorite? Why? Watch and Discuss Directions: Watch the video and then discuss the topics as follows: What attitudes do people often hold towards names? 2. What can we do with our names?  Video watching NAME Structure Analysis Para. 2 When I was young, every Indian had at least three names during his lifetime. His first name was given to him at birth. It described something that had happened at that time. For example, when one man among the Blackfoot was born, the woman who was helping his mother went down to the river to get some water with which to wash him. When she returned to the house, she remarked that she had heard a wolf howling across the river. “Then,” said the boy’s mother