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【题目】Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theatre, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theatre’s 75-year history. This time, however, the clean-up was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theatre equipment in preparation for the building’s end.

The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theatre. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say goodbye to the old building. Theatre owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theatre is preparing to close down.

Bradford said that large modern theatres in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theatre’s location (位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the centre of town, ”he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”

Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theatre into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theatre is located.

The theatre audience said goodbye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theatre has shown its last movie. The theatre will be missed.

【1】In what way was yesterday’s clean-up at the Plaza special?

A. It signaled the close-down of the theatre.

B. It made room for new equipment.

C. It was done with the help of the audience.

D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theatre.

【2】Why was The Last Picture Show put on?

A. It was an all-time classic.

B. The theatre owner found it suitable.

C. The audience requested it.

D. It was about the history of the town.

【3】What will probably happen to the building?

A. It will be repaired.

B. It will be turned into a museum.

C. It will be knocked down.

D. It will be sold to the city government.

【4】What can we infer about the audience?

A. They are disappointed with Bradford.

B. They are eager to have a shopping centre.

C. They are supportive of the city officials.

D. They are sad to part with the old theatre.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】C

【4】D

【解析】本文主要讲了老电影院Plaza要停业了，电影院放映了最后一场电影，要和这座老电影院告别了，观众们感觉很悲伤。

【1】细节理解题。由This time, however, the clean-up was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theatre equipment in preparation for the building’s end.可知昨天，Plaza剧场打扫的特别之处在于发出一种停业的信号，选A。

【2】细节理解题。由Theatre owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate.可知《最后一场电影》被放映，是因为电影院的老板认为它很合适，选B。

【3】推理判断题。由Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theatre is located.可判断出这栋建筑可能要被拆除，选C。

【4】推理判断题。由Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say goodbye to the old building.和The theatre will be missed.可推断出要和这座老电影院告别了，观众们感觉很悲伤，选D。