[单项选择]Whenever soup is served in the U. S., there’s a good chance that someone will shout "No soup for you!" in the best New York accent that he or she can master.
The line comes from Seinfeld, one of America’s most famous TV sitcoms. This, as well as others, has helped to preserve the "Noo Yawk" even as it evolves.
America has several distinct accents. The plain Midwestern accent is considered the standard American accent. It’s the one often heard on TV and radio. Northeastern cities such as Boston and Philadelphia, as well as the U. S. South, have their own ways of talking. None of these, however, carries the seemingly built-in drama of the New York accent. Perhaps that’s because of the conflicting traits that seem to possess it. All at once, the accent can make a person sound impatient and sarcastic, confident and in-charge.
In the Seinfeld episode, for instance, the owner of a New York City soup restaurant yells at customers to "Have your money ready!" and "Move to
A. Americans of different ages are all proud of the New York accent.
B. The increasingly diverse and mobile population will keep the New York accent changing.
C. American movies and TV shows always highlight the New York accent.
D. Nowadays the New York accent is still popular among young New Yorkers.