Since launching the online survey last week,the creators have already received 3,000 alternative titles for places and landmarks.
As well as creating what promises to be a fascinating resource of nicknames,there is a practical side to the project.“With the huge variety of place nicknames that exist,we could never hope to collect them all ourselves,” says Glen Hart,Ordnance Survey’s head of research.“But the information from the project could prove vital.Organizations like the emergency services rely on our information when responding to 999 calls,so by having the most complete set of nicknames we could help the emergency services quickly locate the right place,and maybe even save lives.”
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some stories about nicknames for places.
B.Activities launched by two British organizations.
C.A survey of nicknames for places.
D.The attractiveness of place nicknames.
2.Unlike the town Basingstoke,Swindon is a place that ________.
A.has a long history
B.attracts a lot of tourists
C.has few people living there
D.seems unpleasant to some people
3.According to the passage,people’s response to the project is ________.
A.active B.indifferent
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