Question

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

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

Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center 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 theater 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 theater is located.

The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.

1.In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?

A.It made room for new equipment. B.It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.

C.It was done with the help of the audience. D.It signaled the close down of the theater.

2.Why was The Last Picture Show put on?

A.It was an all-time classic. B.It was about the history of the town.

C.The theater owner found it suitable. D.The audience requested it.

3.What will probably happen to the building?

A.It will be repaired. B.It will be knocked down.

C.It will be turned into a museum. D.It will be sold to the city government.

4.What can we infer about the audience?

A.They are sad to part with the old theater. B.They are disappointed with Bradford.

C.They are supportive of the city officials. D.They are eager to have a shopping center.

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.A

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一家具有75年历史的剧院因为不利的地理位置和现代剧院的竞争，而面临着不得不关门，转手出售。在剧院关闭前，老板放映了最后一部电影，观众都来和剧院告别的故事。

1.

细节理解题。根据第一段中As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.可知当一组工人搬运垃圾时，另一组开始移走座位和其他剧院设备，为大楼退出历史舞台做准备。由此可知，昨天Plaza的大扫除特别之处在于，大扫除意味着戏院要关门了。故选D。

2.

细节理解题。根据第二段中Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.可知影院老板Ed Bradford说，他选择这部电影是因为它看起来很合适。这部电影发生在一个小镇上，那里唯一的电影院正准备关门。由此可知，剧院老板觉得放映The Last Picture Show能反映出the Plaza Theater的现状，很合适。故选C。

3.

推理判断题。根据第四段中Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.可知Bradford把这栋建筑和土地卖给了当地的一家开发公司，这家公司计划在剧院所在的地方建造一个综合购物中心。由此可推知，这座建筑可能会被推倒的。故选B。

4.

推理判断题。根据第二段中Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building.可知尽管这部电影已有30年的历史，但250个座位中的大部分都坐满了热泪盈眶的观众，他们想要和这座老建筑说再见。由此可推知，要和这个旧剧院分别，观众都很难过。故选A。