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Carnegie Hall, which is a famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building’s history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound that it had when it was first built.

Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. (I)The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall where accomplished musicians made a name for themselves. (II) Despite its reputation, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. (III) During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. (IV) As a result, a coffee shop was opened in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and  air vents. The hole was later covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.

In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stem became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site.  This threat spurred Stem to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city.

 In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for its sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising

Question 31: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

"These renovations, for various reasons, ultimately compromised its renowned acoustics."

A.        (I)                B. (II)                        C. (III)                D. (IV)

Question 32. Which of the following is NOT a change made to Carnegie Hall over the years?

A. replacing brick walls with windowpanes

B. adding a fake ceiling in the dome

C. building a new high-rise office on the site

D. opening a coffee shop in one corner of the building

Question 33. The word " rally " in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to:

A. reunite                B. disperse                C. gather                D. distract

Question 34. The word " they " in paragraph 3 refers to:

A. sound qualities                B. developers                C. builders                D. outer walls

Question 35. The word " made a name for themselves " in the last paragraph could best be replaced by:

A. got their real name                B. received a lot of support from audience        

C. gained fame                        D. were recognized as talented artists

Question 36. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The original appearance of the walls was preserved in all restorations.

B. The city of New York currently owns Carnegie Hall.

C. The ceiling was restored to improve the building's lighting.

D. Carnegie Hall has always maintained its original acoustics.

Question 37. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?

A. The restoration has given Carnegie Hall the same level of sound quality as when it was originally constructed.

B. The sound quality of Carnegie Hall has improved beyond what it was when first built.

C. Carnegie Hall's restoration has changed its sound quality completely.

D. After the restoration, Carnegie Hall’s sound quality has deteriorated from its original state.

Question  38. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A. Isaac Stern successfully persuaded real estate developers to stop demolishing Carnegie Hall.

B. A group of developers attempted to purchase Carnegie Hall but ultimately failed.

C. Isaac Stern led a movement to save Carnegie Hall, resulting in its purchase by the City of New York.

D. The City of New York decided to build a new performing arts center to replace Carnegie Hall.

Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Andrew Carnegie was directly involved in the recent restoration of Carnegie Hall.

B. The hall is only well-preserved when taken over by the state.

C. The acoustics of Carnegie Hall have been unchanged since its original construction.

D. Isaac Stern contributed financially to the restoration of Carnegie Hall.

Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Carnegie Hall has undergone numerous changes, but the recent restoration has restored its original quality and secured its future.

B. Carnegie Hall was nearly destroyed during the Great Depression but was saved by the City of New York.

C. Isaac Stern’s involvement led to Carnegie Hall's purchase by the City of New York and improved its financial stability.

D. The original construction and restoration of Carnegie Hall have always focused on preserving its historical design.

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