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Minutes after the last movie ended yesterdayat the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gatheringcoke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As onegroup of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seatsand 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 withteary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater ownerEd Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie isset in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.

Bradford said that large modern theaters inthe city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’slocation(位置) was also areason. “This used tobe the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”

Last week some city officials suggested thecity might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and publicmeeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financialproblems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm,which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater islocated.

The theater audience said good-by asBradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theaterhas shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.

24. In what way was yesterday’s cleanup atthe 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.

25. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?

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

   C.The audience requested it.                                    D. The theaterowner found it suitable.

26. What will probably happen to thebuilding?

   A.It will be repaired.                                             B. Itwill be turned into a museum.

   C.It will be knocked down.                                      D. It will besold to the city government.

27. 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.