On a summer day in the remote Transylvanian village of Micasasa，Romanian architect Eugen Vaida is busy organizing a team of volunteers to help breathe new life into a centuries-old castle on the edge of ruin. "It's in a state of damage and it's a symbol of national importance，" said Vaida，who launched the Ambulance for Monuments project.
The Ambulance for Monuments has a simple task：to race around the country，giving care to as many historical buildings as possible that are in a state of damage before it's too late.Since it was launched，Ambulance for Monuments has rescued 55 historical structures，including ancient churches，historic walls and ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Situated in a broad valley at the foot of the Carpathian Mountain，the 16th-century Brukenthal Castle is one such endangered building being rescued by the project.The old castle remained unnoticed for more than two decades.Its roof is leaking and its wood is rotting（腐爛）.It is in serious need of attention. "It probably would have reached a stage where it could barely be saved.It would have become a ruin you cannot build again，" Vaida said， "heritage is not renewable."
The project is supported by dozens of volunteers who are playing an important role in preserving Romania's past.Young people are starting to get more aware of their cultural identity.One person directly involved in the efforts to save the endangered building from ruin is 30-year-old Timotei Pacurar.For him，saving the Brukenthal Castle holds a great significance. "When I started school，I was here in this room，in the first class - we have a lot of good memories here，" Pacurar said，"I was disappointed to see that the building almost fell down.The future is in our hands，and we can change things.We can make this building look good again - like a treasure for our community."
Rescuing as much of Romania's architectural heritage is Vaida's chief aim. "Over the next five years，the plan is to expand over the whole country，" he said，"every Romanian should at some point come to put a brick or a nail on a roof to save their own endangered buildings."
（1）What is the mission of the Ambulance for Monuments project？ DD
A．To build new Romanian castles.
B．To remove ruins of ancient buildings.
C．To attract people to visit heritages.
D．To restore damaged old buildings.
（2）What was the public's previous attitude towards preserving Brukenthal Castle？ DD
A．Prejudiced.
B．Positive.
C．Doubtful.
D．Unconcerned.
（3）Why does Pacurar think it important to save the castle？ AA
A．Because it witnessed the beginning of his education.
B．Because it stored some treasures at the bottom.
C．Because it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
D．Because it reminds him of the importance of the community.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ BB
A．Historic Buildings Are Threatened.
B．Romania Races to Save Its Past.
C．Heritage Is Our Cultural Identity.
D．Ancient Buildings Are National Symbols.
【考點(diǎn)】傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗與文化；說(shuō)明文．
【答案】D；D；A；B
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