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         Notre Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt just the way it stood before last year’s devastating fire, according to the verdict reached by French President Emmanuel Macron, the cathedral’s present-day architects and the general in charge of the reconstruction project for one of the world’s most treasured landmarks.

Macron, who wants the monument reopened in time for the 2024 Olympics, had initially pushed for a contemporary approach, prompting eye-catching proposals from architects around the world such as a swimming pool and an organic garden on its roof. However, he came around to the traditionalists’ argument, and approved reconstruction plans that were presented on Thursday.

        The plan includes recreating the 19th century spire designed by architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc that collapsed in the fire and replicating original materials “to guarantee the authenticity, harmony and coherence of this masterpiece of Gothic art.” These include tons of lead, which is raising concerns among health and environmental groups, as toxic lead particles released during the fire forced schools in the area to close and led to a lengthy, painstaking clean-up effort.

(Adapted from apnews.com)

Question 31: What is the best title for this passage?

        A. Can Notre Dame Be Reopened Before The 2024 Olympics?  

        B. How Notre Dame Will Be Rebuilt After The Devastating Fire

        C. The French President’s Approach To Rebuilding Notre Dame                

        D. Concerns About The Use Of Lead To Rebuild Notre Dame

Question 32: The phrase “came around to” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.

        A. was deceived by                    B. was forced by        

        C. was persuaded by                           D. was inspired by

Question 33: The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

        A. monument’s            B. approach’s                C. pool’s               D. garden’s

Question 34: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?

        A. Macron initially wanted to rebuild Notre Dame in a modern way.    

        B. Proposals from architects worldwide included a swimming pool.

        C. The 19th century spire designed by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc will be repaired.

        D. Lead was one of the original materials that were used to build Notre Dame.

Question 35: According to paragraph 3, health and environmental groups are worried about the use of lead as material for the reconstruction of Notre Dame because __________.

        A. the release of toxic lead particles forced local schools to close.

        B. a lengthy clean-up operation will be necessary after the reconstruction.

        C. the lead particles released can increase the risk of another fire.

        D. schools in the area will have to close once again during reconstruction.

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