Which of these should not be included in a summary of this Article?A.In April 2019, the nation of France was shocked and saddened when a massive fire reduced the roof of the centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral to ashes.B.Homeless Parisians took to the streets to protest, upset that so much money had been collected to repair the Notre-Dame Cathedral while they continue to live in poverty.C.Lovers of medieval art and history buffs alike marvel at Notre-Dame Cathedral's famous rose windows and many other artistic details that are over 600 years old.D.Within just one day of the tragic fire that devastated much of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, wealthy donors pledged more than $1 billion for the structure's renovation.

Which passage from the Article best supports the opinion that the homeless of Paris have a valid reason for denouncing the donations of more than $1 billion to repair Notre-Dame Cathedral?A.Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit suggested that the area near the cathedral be rebuilt to "make a place for the poor." He added: "They can always go and get warm in a church and they know they won't be kicked out." For the neediest in Paris, a church is the last refuge for a warm meal, and it's possible that a new design could take them into account.B.Since the Middle Ages, the Notre-Dame de Paris in France has been prized for both its architecture and its religious significance. For art lovers and history buffs, the cathedral's rose windows and many other artistic details are a medieval marvel. For Catholics the world over, the building is a place of worship and for reflecting on the history of their religious beliefs.C.After a massive fire in April 2019 reduced the Notre-Dame cathedral's ancient roof to ashes, the nation of France was deeply shocked and saddened, yet motivated to act. Within just one day of this historic disaster, more than $1 billion was collected from wealthy donors to help repair the beloved building.D.From 2004 to 2014, the number of homeless people in Paris increased by 84%, and since then, more than 16% of people in the city have been living in poverty. And things have only gotten much more difficult in France. New research has shown that, when asked, more than half of all French people express real fear of becoming homeless themselves.

PARIS, France (Achieve3000, April 29, 2019). After a massive fire in April 2019 reduced the Notre-Dame Cathedral's ancient roof to ashes, the nation of France was deeply shocked and saddened, yet motivated to act. Within just one day of this historic disaster, more than $1 billion was collected from wealthy donors to help repair the beloved building.Plans were soon drawn up to restore the more than 600-year-old landmark. People across France and the world were delighted. Thanks to this generosity, the famous cathedral would be saved.Since the Middle Ages, the Notre-Dame de Paris in France has been prized for both its architecture and its religious significance. For art lovers and history buffs, the cathedral's rose windows and many other artistic details are a medieval marvel. For Catholics the world over, the building is a place of worship and for reflecting on the history of their religious beliefs.For the nation of France itself, too, the building is a thing of great importance. French writer Victor Hugo set his classic novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame in and around the cathedral. And over the centuries, many French statesmen have held cultural events there. The site also sees more than 13 million tourists each year. It was a great relief to the people of France that such a storied cultural heritage wouldn't be lost forever.Surely that is something to celebrate. But, in fact, not everyone was thrilled. The urban poor and needy of Paris, along with their advocates and families, were downright furious. For them, the fact that they live in desperation while an old building gets gobs of cash donations was too much to take. Think of how many people $1 billion could feed!Protests were organized to give voice to this issue. Homeless Parisians chanted at the very CEOs and philanthropists who donated money to the cathedral. Gathered together near the site of the fire, they shouted "Notre-Dame needs a roof, we need a roof too!"And they may have a good point. From 2004 to 2014, the number of homeless people in Paris increased by 84%. Since then, more than 16% of people in the city have been living in poverty. Things have gotten so difficult in France that research has shown that more than half of all French people express real fear of becoming homeless. In response to this social shift, a group called the "Yellow Vests" has been protesting inequality in France since 2018. To them, the generosity offered to Notre-Dame was just one more slap in the face of those already struggling to survive.Some local religious figures point out how opposed such donations are to the ideals of their faith. Would their religious forefathers have approved of giving a billion dollars to a mere building? Even while the human beings around it starve? Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit suggested that the area near the cathedral be rebuilt to "make a place for the poor." He added: "They can always go and get warm in a church and they know they won't be kicked out." For the neediest in Paris, a church is the last refuge for a warm meal. It's possible that a new design could take them into account.But even the Archbishop's idea requires repairing the cathedral itself, a project that will cost France many hundreds of millions of dollars at least. And where will the nation of France get the money if not from wealthy donors? Perhaps with the billion they've already collected, there will be enough to do both—fix the cathedral's famous architecture while also providing relief to the homeless. But at the moment, it's impossible to know just how much the repairs will cost.In the end, France will soon have to confront the question at hand: a new roof for the already wealthy or a decent life for Paris's poor?The Associated Press contributed to this story.Video Transcript: Notre-Dame RestorationVideo Credit: VOAEdited for lengthTO-DONOTESVOCABULARYQUESTION 1QUESTION 1 OF 8 1 / 8What is a cause and effect relationship that takes place in the Article?

Suppose you were writing a summary of the Article. Which of these would not be important to put in the summary?A.Rosa Parks' home was rebuilt by American artist Ryan Mendoza outside his studio in Germany.B.Rosa Parks is a historical figure because she spent much of her life working for civil rights.C.Rosa Parks' Detroit home no longer belonged to any members of her family at one point.D.Rosa Parks once lived in a Detroit home that was set to be torn down as part of a clean-up effort.

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Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that people today have not forgotten the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci?A.For a person who was born in the 1400s, he had some very modern ideas. For example, he was a vegetarian who was deeply concerned with animal welfare. One story told about him is that he bought captive birds in the marketplace so he could set them free. He is said to have done this either because it pained him to see them confined in cages or because he wanted to scientifically observe their flight up close…or both!B.With the skill of an engineer and the dramatic flair of an artist, Leonardo also produced more fanciful inventions. For example, he created a mechanical lion that was a forerunner to today's robots. This invention was presented to the king of France in 1515 to the amazement of the audience. The automaton could walk all on its own—oooohhh!—and had a secret compartment in its chest that popped open—ahhhh!—to reveal a fleur-de-lis, the floral symbol of the French monarchy—oolala!C.The year 2019 marked the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, but his legacy is alive and well. This creative genius was a very big deal back in the Renaissance era. At that time, he earned the respect of nobles and rulers, and his reputation has only grown over the centuries. Today, he's admired by world leaders and everyday people alike. At a memorial event in May of 2019 on the anniversary of Leonardo's death, the presidents of Italy and France paid homage to the man at his tomb in Amboise, France.D.Some of the forward-thinking ideas in Leonardo's codices are backward in just one respect—the way they've been written down! Leonardo often used a method called mirror writing. He started writing at the right side of the page and moved to the left. This produced a text that was a mirror image of traditional writing. He may have done this to make it harder for potential snoops to steal his ideas, or to avoid smudging the ink, because, while this ambidextrous artist could write with either hand, there is evidence that he usually wrote with his left.SUBMITExtras