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 film classic 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.

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

A It made room for new equipment.

B It signaled the closedown of the theater.

C It was done with the help of the audience.

D It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句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，这次散场后的清理工作与之前不同的是工人不仅清理走了垃圾，而且还挪走了座椅和剧院的其他设备，为这家剧院的关门做准备，故选B。

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 audience requested it.

D The theater owner found it suitable.

解析：选D。推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句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，剧院老板选择这部电影是因为这部电影本身讲述的就是小镇上唯一的电影院准备关门停业的故事，与Plaza Theater的现状一样，选择这部电影似乎很合适，故选D。

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.

解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句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.可以推断出这个剧院将被拆除，取而代之的是一个现代的购物中心，故选C。

4.What can we infer about the audience?

A They are disappointed with Bradford.

B They are sad to part with the old theater.

C They are supportive of the city officials.

D They are eager to have a shopping center.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据第二段第二句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.以及最后一段可知，人们非常难过，含泪与剧院告别，故选B。