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Liam and Emma are the most sweet baby names. The two names topped a list of the most popular baby names in America in 2017, according to data of last Friday. Last year, Noah was NO.1 for a boy’s name, but this time Liam became NO.1, while Emma always was the most popular for the fourth straight year, according to a report from the Social Security Administration.

Meanwhile, the name Michael dropped from the top 10 for the first time since World War II, according to the report. On the top 10 list, other names for girls were Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Sophia, Mia, Charlotte, Amelia, Evelyn and Abigail. On the boys list, Noah, William, James, Logan, Benjamin, Mason, Elijah, Oliver and Jacob were the most popular. Most baby names were from this list, because their parents like these names. Overall, Ensley grew the fastest in popularity between 2016 and 2017 with the name shooting from NO. 1,461 to NO. 965. There are a lot of names for boys and girls. Which one do you like best? Choose one and be your baby’s name.

1.Which names were the most popular baby names in 2017?

A Noah and Emma.

B Liam and Emma.

C Michael and Emma.

D Olivia and Liam.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二句Liam and Emma are the most sweet baby names. The two names topped a list of the most popular baby names in America in 2017, according to data of last Friday.可知在2017年Liam 和Emma是最受欢迎的宝贝名字，故选B。

2.Which of the following is TRUE?

A Noah was NO.1 for a boy’s name in 2017.

B Liam was NO.1 for a boy’s name in 2016.

C Emma was always the most popular name for the fourth straight year.

D Emma was the most popular name for boys.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句...while Emma always was the most popular for the fourth straight year...可知艾玛连续四年都是最受欢迎的名字，故选C。

3.Why were most baby names chosen from the list?

A Because their parents like these names.

B Because children like these names.

C Because these names are very simple.

D Because their teachers like these names.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第二段Most baby names were from this list, because their parents like these names.可知大部分孩子选择这些名字是因为他们的父母喜欢这些名字，故选A。

4.Which name grew the fastest in popularity between 2016 and 2017?

A William.

B James.

C Logan.

D Ensley.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第二段Ensley grew the fastest in popularity between 2016 and 2017...可知恩斯利这个名字在2016年至2017年期间的人气增长最快，故选D。