Oscars to leave Hollywood for downtown Los Angeles in 2029Oscars Moving to Downtown LA
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EN: The future tense 'will' is used here to express a firm decision or a planned event. It is followed by the base form of the verbs 'leave' and 'move'.
The company will launch its new product next month.
EN: Compound Predicate: A single subject ('The Oscars') performs two actions connected by the conjunction 'and' ('leave' and 'move'). This makes the sentence more concise.
She will finish her homework and watch a movie.
EN: The Oscars (Academy Awards) have been synonymous with Hollywood for decades. Moving to downtown Los Angeles (LA Live) represents a significant shift in the geography of the film industry's most prestigious night, moving from a historic tourist hub to a modern entertainment complex.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than the person performing it. Here, 'will be held' indicates that the ceremony is the recipient of the action.
The final match will be held in London next year.
EN: The Present Participle phrase 'Starting in...' acts as an adverbial modifier to indicate the beginning time of a future state or action.
Starting in July, the office will close on Saturdays.
EN: The 'Academy Awards' are popularly known as the 'Oscars'. Moving the ceremony from Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles is a significant change, as Hollywood has been the symbolic and literal home of the film industry for over a century.
EN: The phrase 'the same... that' is used to introduce a relative clause that specifies a particular time, place, or thing that is identical to another. In this sentence, 'that' functions as a relative pronoun connecting the year to the specific event happening within it.
He works in the same building that my sister does.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'from... to...' is used to indicate a change in state, location, or medium. Here, it describes the shift of the broadcasting platform from a traditional TV network to a digital streaming service.
The store is moving from the mall to a smaller shop downtown.
EN: The move from ABC (a traditional broadcast network) to YouTube (a digital streaming platform) reflects a major shift in the media industry, as prestigious live events increasingly move toward online streaming to reach younger audiences.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has been): Used to describe an action or state that started in the past and continues to the present moment.
She has been a teacher for ten years.
EN: Preposition 'since': Used with a specific point in time (like a year or a date) to indicate when a continuous action or state began.
I have lived in this city since 2015.
EN: The Dolby Theatre is a world-renowned venue specifically designed for the Academy Awards. Its location in Hollywood is symbolic, as the area is the historic heart of the American film industry. Moving the ceremony to downtown Los Angeles marks a significant shift in this long-standing tradition.
EN: The phrase 'be located' is a passive construction used to describe the geographical position of a place. It is often followed by prepositions like 'in', 'at', or 'near'.
The new library is located in the center of the city.
EN: The preposition 'like' is used here to introduce examples. It functions similarly to 'such as' to provide specific instances of a general category (in this case, 'landmarks').
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
EN: The TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are two of the most iconic tourist destinations in Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame features over 2,700 stars embedded in the sidewalks to honor achievements in the entertainment industry.
EN: The future tense 'will' combined with the verb 'continue' followed by an infinitive (to + verb) indicates an ongoing action that will persist into the future.
The museum will continue to offer free tours next month.
EN: The preposition 'through' is used here to indicate 'up to and including' a specific point in time or a milestone.
The sale will run through Sunday.
EN: The Dolby Theatre, located in the Ovation Hollywood complex, has been the permanent home of the Oscars since it opened. The 100th anniversary in 2028 is a significant historical milestone for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clause: The phrase starting with ', which' provides extra information about the preceding noun (the LA Live complex). It is separated by a comma because the noun is already specific and doesn't need the clause to be identified.
I visited the Eiffel Tower, which was built in 1889.
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement: In the relative clause, 'covers' is in the third-person singular form because the relative pronoun 'which' refers back to 'the LA Live complex', which is a singular entity.
This book, which belongs to my sister, is very old.
EN: LA Live is a massive entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center). It represents the modern, commercial side of LA's entertainment industry, contrasting with the historic Hollywood area.
EN: The verb 'include' is used to list components that make up a whole. It is often followed by a direct object representing the parts or members of a group.
The price of the tour includes breakfast and transportation.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'like' is used here to introduce specific examples of a general category (luxury hotels). It functions similarly to 'such as'.
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
EN: LA Live is a famous entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles, surrounding the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center). It is a hub for major events like the Grammys and now the Oscars.
EN: The phrasal verb 'take place' is used to talk about planned events or happenings. It is more formal than 'happen' and is usually used with a specific location or time.
The graduation ceremony will take place in the main hall.
EN: The future tense 'will' combined with the adverb 'also' indicates an additional action or event that is expected to occur in the future.
The team will also visit the museum during their trip.
EN: The 'red carpet' is a symbol of high-profile events and celebrity culture in Hollywood. LA Live is a major entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles, representing a shift from the traditional Hollywood-centric location of the Oscars.
EN: The structure 'The result of [Noun/Gerund]' is used to identify the cause or origin of a situation. 'Of' is a preposition indicating possession or relationship.
The team's success was the result of hard work.
EN: Appositives: A noun or noun phrase (e.g., 'a major entertainment company') placed next to another noun ('AEG') to explain or identify it. It is often set off by commas.
Mr. Smith, my English teacher, is very kind.
EN: The 'Academy' refers to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization that presents the Oscars. AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is one of the world's largest owners of sports teams and venues, highlighting the commercial scale of this move.
EN: The verb 'express' is often followed by a noun (like 'excitement' or 'concern') to describe the communication of a feeling or opinion. The preposition 'about' is used here to indicate the cause or subject of that feeling.
The students expressed concern about the upcoming exam.
EN: Gerunds after prepositions: When a verb follows a preposition (like 'about'), it must be in the '-ing' form (gerund). Here, 'working' acts as a noun following the preposition 'about'.
She is interested in learning new languages.
EN: The 'Academy' refers to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization that presents the Oscars. AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is one of the world's largest presenters of live music and entertainment events.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The word 'that' introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'said'. It connects the main subject and verb to the specific information being reported.
She said that the movie was very inspiring.
EN: Preposition 'for' + Gerund: The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the purpose or the specific area of achievement, followed by the gerund 'building' (verb + ing).
He is famous for winning the gold medal.
EN: AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is one of the world's largest presenters of live music and entertainment events, owning many famous venues like the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center).
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used here to describe an action that started in the past (2007) and continues to the present or has relevance now.
She has lived in this city for ten years.
EN: The conjunction 'since': Used to indicate the starting point of a period of time. When followed by a clause, that clause is usually in the Simple Past tense.
I have been busy since the project started.
EN: The Peacock Theater (formerly Microsoft Theater) is a major venue in the LA Live complex. Its move to host the Oscars reflects a shift toward more modern, multi-purpose entertainment hubs in downtown Los Angeles.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an experience or action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and is relevant to the present.
Many international stars have visited this city.
EN: The preposition 'like' is used to introduce examples, functioning similarly to 'such as'.
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
EN: Aretha Franklin, known as the 'Queen of Soul', and the Eagles, a legendary rock band, are icons of American music history. Mentioning them emphasizes the prestige of the Peacock Theater.
EN: Present Perfect Passive (has/have + been + past participle): This structure is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a connection to the present, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
The stadium has been used for many concerts.
EN: Using 'like' for Examples: In this context, 'like' is a preposition used to introduce specific examples that belong to a broader category (in this case, 'major ceremonies').
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
EN: The Emmy Awards honor excellence in television, while the BET Awards celebrate African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, and sports. Mentioning both highlights the venue's versatility and prestige in hosting diverse cultural events.
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Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To take place in a specific location.
To happen or occur, especially after being planned.
To provide the venue or act as the organizer for a formal event.
A group of buildings or structures that are related or used for a specific purpose.
Short for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
A history of past achievements or performance (often called a 'track record').