A2 English Listening Practice - Names

The video explores naming customs in the US and Mexico, highlighting differences in name structures and traditions. In the US, people typically have a first, middle, and last name, with a trend towards creative and diverse names. In Mexico, individuals have two last names, one from each parent, and women retain their names after marriage. The video also discusses the cultural significance of nicknames, which often indicate familiarity and comfort in relationships.

In the United States, what is the typical structure of a person's full name?

• First name, family name, and surname

• Middle name, last name, and family name

• First name, middle name, and last name

• First name, last name, and family name

What happens to a woman's last name when she gets married in the US?

• She takes her husband's last name

• She combines her last name with her husband's

• She changes her last name to her mother's maiden name

• She keeps her maiden name

In Mexico, how are the two last names of a person typically determined?

• They are chosen randomly

• Both are from the father's side

• One from the father and one from the mother

• Both are from the mother's side

How do Mexican naming customs differ from those in the US regarding marriage?

• Mexican women take their husband's last name

• Mexican women adopt a new last name

• Mexican women keep their own last names

• Mexican women change their last name to their mother's

What is a common reason people use nicknames?

• To follow legal requirements

• To confuse others

• To signify closeness and comfort

• To create a formal atmosphere