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    Sydney Cinemas in Historic Buildings

    The Orpheum

    Running since 1935, the Orpheum is of beautiful art design. When it was built, the Orpheum was used as a theatre with a stage and dressing rooms. It could seat 1,735 people. Later, the theatre was turned into a shopping mall. However, in 1986 the theatre was bought by Mike Walsh OBE and turned into a theatre again. Now this six-screen cinema shows old and new films to people. And you can still enjoy live (现场的) music on weekends.

    Where: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, 380 a Military a Road, Cremorne

    The Ritz

    This family-owned cinema was built in 1937. At first, the cinema had a number of owners until, in 1993, when the owners planned to pull down the building, the local government ordered people to protect it forever. Since then, another five screens have been added, making the Ritz one of Sydney's oldest multiscreen cinemas. It's known for its beautiful architecture (建筑风格) and low ticket prices.

    Where: 45 St. Pauls Street, Randwick

    Golden Age Cinema and Bar (酒吧)

    Golden Age Cinema has been carefully rebuilt. It now includes a wonderful bar that serves wines, beers and cocktails, and serves snacks and food specials to match the cinema program. Also in the building Golden Stage features live music acts. A trip to Golden Age Cinema is a relaxing experience for visitors.

    Where: 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

    1. (1) When it was built, the Orpheum was designed to be ____.
      A . a bar B . a railway station C . a theatre D . a shopping mall
    2. (2) Which of the following is still owned by a family? ____
      A . The Orpheum. B . The Ritz. C . Golden Age Cinema. D . Golden Age Bar.
    3. (3) If you are interested in drinking, you are supposed to go to ____.
      A . 380 Military Road B . 45 St. Pauls street C . 80 Commonwealth Street D . Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
    4. (4) What do the first two cinemas have in common? ____
      A . They have beautiful art design. B . They are owned by the local government. C . They both serve films as well as drinks. D . They were once turned into shopping malls.
    5. (5) Which one is TRUE according to the passage? ____
      A . The Ritz can hold up to 1,735 people. B . The Orpheum served as a cinema from 1935 to 1986. C . The oldest multi-screen cinema in Sydney is the Ritz. D . You can enjoy live music in the Orpheum on weekends.

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