阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The dazzling beauty of abandoned cinemas
Old and historical cinemas are all around us and yet so unnoticed. A new photobook unveils their often overlooked beauty.
Loew’s Palace Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Originally opened as the Poli’s Palace Theatre in 1922 by architect Thomas W. Lamb as one of a double theatre complex along with the adjacent Poli’s Majestic Theatre. In 1934, both theatres were taken over by Loew’s and operated as film theatres. In the late 1970s, an attempt to turn the building into a Christian Revival Centre never came to fruition. The theatre is presently vacant and awaiting restoration.
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia
Originally founded as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908, it was designed by local architect William H. McElfatrick, who presided over the design of 40 theatres in his career. The Philadelphia Opera House was designed for opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein as his ninth opera house. In 1910, it was sold to the Metropolitan Opera of New York City and was renamed the Met. Through the 1920s, it showed silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the late 1930s it became a ballroom, and in the 1940s a sports area for basketball, wrestling, and boxing events. It finally closed in 1954 and was turned into a church.
Robin’s Theatre, Warren, Ohio
Opened in 1923, it had 1,500 seats, and was designed by architects I. J. Goldston and Detroit-based C. Howard Crane. It was operated by The Robins Theatre Enterprises Co. , a local company founded by Daniel Robins, who was an early partner of Albert Warner of Warner Bros. It closed in 1974 and was vacant until 2018, when it was renovated and reopened as a multipurpose venue in 2020.
1. At present, which cinema are you likely to go to for a concert?
A. Poli’s Palace Theatre. B. Robin’s Theatre, Warren, Ohio.
C. Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia. D. Loew’s Palace Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
2. What do the three cinemas have in common?
A. All of them were renamed. B. All of them are currently in use.
C. All of them have been restored. D. All of them have undergone some changes.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. An illustrated magazine. B. A campus poster.
C. A traveling brochure. D. A research paper.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
