1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who first made the nickname “The Big Easy” popular in the early 1970s?

A．A newspaper writer.

B．A crime novel writer.

C．A politician.

2. What is the way of life in New York City?

A．Gentle and slow.

B．Easy-going.

C．Quick and busy.

3. Why is New Orleans called “Mardi Gras City”?

A．For its yearly music festival.

B．For its wild celebrations each year.

C．For its shape.

4. Which of the following is not a nickname of New Orleans?

A．NOLA.

B．The Crescent City.

C．The Birthplace of Rock and Roll.