5. (D -126) L.A. estimated population: 3.8 million; L.A. Metropolitan Area: 12.9 million. By comparison, New York City has a population of over 8 million. New York City is called The Big Apple. And Los Angeles? Do you know the nicknames for Los Angeles? The City of Oranges! The City of Flowers and Sunshine. The City of Angels. And, of course, L.A. = Los Angeles. And there are more.
VOA Special English must know that we are going to L.A. There is a new article you can read and LISTEN to: Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Los Angeles. (02.01.10) at http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-12-31-voa1.cfm
Jane
Another tidbit of information :
Do you know what "la-la-land" is?
La-la-land (noun):
1. A place or a state of being out of touch with reality.
2. A place known for frivolous activities.
Etymology:
1. A place or a state of being out of touch with reality.
2. A place known for frivolous activities.
Etymology:
A fictional land that is named after a real place. The term la-la land is coined from the initials of the city of Los Angeles, home of Hollywood, alluding to the fictitious nature of the movies, sets, etc.
(17.09.10)
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