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Many American cities have nicknames (别名). Los Angeles,California is the second largest city in
population after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. It is called the City of Angels because
Los Angeles means "the angels" in Spanish.
Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine.
New York is called the Big Apple. And Los Angeles is sometimes called the Big Orange because of the fruit
that grows in that city's warm climate.
The American television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called the
Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in an area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions
of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" spelled out
in huge letters.
Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes
from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.
Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means
a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality.
Many people love Los Angeles for its warm, sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie
stars.
1. What's the text mainly about? [ ]
A. Attractions of Los Angeles.
B. Nicknames for American cities.
C. Nicknames for Los Angeles.
D. Hollywood and movie stars.
2. Why is Los Angeles sometimes called the Big Orange? [ ]
A. It is the second largest city in population.
B. Its another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine.
C. New York is called the Big Apple.
D. It has warm weather and orange grow there.
3. Which of the following nicknames for Los Angeles come from its movie industry?
a. the City of Angels
b. the Entertainment Capital of the World
c. Tinseltown
d. La-La Land [ ]
A. a; b
B. b; c
C. c; d
D. a; d
