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One of Vancouver's nicknames is Hollywood North. This name comes from the fact that Vancouver
is the third most filmed city in North America behind Los Angeles and New York City.
Vancouver became known as a filming destination because it is a perfect
stand-in(替身) for other
cities. Shot from the right angles, the downtown core could look like New York, Seattle, Boston or a
variety of other places. Also, the architectural
smorgasbord(大杂烩) that is Vancouver, the low
Canadian dollar, and generous
tax subsidies(税收补贴) attracted film production companies to the city.
Many would accuse Vancouver of simply being a stand-in city, and not really being of any
significance to the overall culture of film production. However, this has proven not to be the case. The
creative establishment in the film sector has realized that Vancouver is more than just a stand-in; it is a
city that is filled with talent.
Earlier this year Pixar Studios opened an animation studio in Vancouver.
The animators made famous
by such hits as Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and Wall-E, demonstrated that Vancouver is now a
major player in the film industry by opening up shops in the city.
Amir Nasrabadi, the General Manager for Pixar Canada said the company decided to open an office in the city because of the "very
mature(成熟的), high-quality talent pool, driven primary by the strength of
the industry and great local universities and schools"
For now the studio will work as a satellite branch of Pixar's California studios, but future plans
include the Vancouver studio taking on its own feature films. The British Columbia Film Commissioner,
Susan Croome, told CTV News in an interview that "Pixar's announcement is absolutely fantastic". When
asked if this expansion of Vancouver's film industry was the result of favorable exchange rates, she
responded that it wasn't, and the company was making plans for the long term.
1. Vancouver has the nickname of Hollywood No
rth because _______.
A. the number of films it makes is second to Hollywood
B. it is one of the most filmed cities in North America
C. it looks much like Hollywood
D. it lies in north of Hollywood
2. What is a factor that makes Vancouver an attractive city for film production?
A. Lower expenses
B. Historical places
C. Pixar Studios opening an animation studio
D. Right angles suitable for shooting films
4. In Susan Croome's opinion, _______
A. Pixar's announcement is hard to understand
B. good exchange rates can attract famous companies
C. Pixar Studios should open more offices in Vancouver
D. Pixar's decision is based on long term considerations
5. It is suggested in the passage that Vancouver _______.
A. is more than a stand-in city for making films
B. is best known for its animation films
C. has become a major film producer
D. is a poor but talented city