Hollywood is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California - situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonymy of American cinema, and is often interchangeably used to refer to the greater Los Angeles area in general. The nicknames StarStruck Town and Tinseltown refer to Hollywood and its movie industry. Today, much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding areas such as the Westside neighborhood, but significant auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production and lighting companies remain in Hollywood, as does the backlot of Paramount Pictures.Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife, tourism, and is home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hi John, I hope you are doing fine. Have you got any news to tell me? You asked me some question and I would like to answer them now. You asked for my opinion about being independent of my parents. I think one can hardly be independent when he or she is under 18. We don't have necessary skills and knowledge to live separately from our parents. Renting a room or a flat can also cost a lot and only our parents can pay for us. What about you? When do you plan to start living separately from your parents? As to leaving parents as soon I finish school, I think I could do it. If I enter a good university with good accomodation, living without my parents would be no problem. Though I think I would miss my home, especially during the first months. Many Russian students who study abroad miss their homes in the beginning. It is not easy to get used to another country and the language. And it can take a lot of time to understand traditions and customs of the new country. Have you ever studied abroad? Do you think you could live far from your home for a long time? OK, so much for today. Write soon. Best wishes, Mike.
1. I did not hear the thunder during the storm last night because I was sleeping. 2. I got a package in the mail. When I opened it, I found a surprise. 3. Stanley was climbing the stairs when he tripped and fell. Luckily, he did not hurt himself . 4. When I arrived she was having lunch. She apologized for starting without me but said that she always lunched at 12.30. 5. He always was wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella when he walked to the office. 6. Those two men have been standing outside the house for over two hours. Do you think we should call the police? 7. You look tired. I think you have been working too hard lately and you have not got enough fresh air and exercise. 8. “Annie’s clothes are very dirty. What did she do?” – She played in the garden. 9. “Why were you so angry when I saw you yesterday?” – “Oh, I had just had a big argument with my parents.
