More than half a century ago, there were 4, 000 drivein movie theaters in the United States, and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. But with the number of driveins reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has been popping up across the nation. Going to an openair theater has become a modern summer pastime for an increasing number of movie fans.
In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor movies bring back the memories of the drivein theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of driveins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.
The returning of Americans' love affair with outdoor movies makes Stephen Bastas ever busier. His sevenmember crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. That's because many fans say there is nothing like watching a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars.
小题1:In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us ________.
A．outdoor movies attracts more movielovers
B．summer brings back more drivein movie fans
C．drivein movie theaters have already disappeared
D．watching a movie from your car is becoming more popular小题2:Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can ________.
A．have snacks before the movie
B．cheer up with young friends
C．bring back good old days
D．enjoy the casual atmosphere小题3:From the text, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably ________.
A．a movie maker
B．an outdoor movie fan
C．a movie director
D．an openair theater operator小题4:How does stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movies？________.
A．Optimistic
B．Amazed
C．Worried
D．Disappointed
