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The University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus buildings and maintain all sprinkler systems, fire alarms and fire extinguishers. They also provide educational programs on fire safety in the residence hall. Whenever you move to a new area, you should locate the fire alarm pull stations and the two exits nearest your room.
Fire Alarms
The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never toy with these systems. False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.
Fire Drills
A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill, please do the following:
·Take your room key and ID. Close and lock the door to your room.
·Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit and do not use a lift.
·Meet outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property. Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.
Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:
· If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking, contact residence hall staff immediately.
·Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way. If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke, inform your hall staff.
1. What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?
A. To provide part-time jobs for students.
B. To lead the students to the nearest exits.
C. To check and maintain fire prevention equipment.
D. To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals.
2. In a fire drill, the students should .
A. rush quickly to a lift
B. gather at the nearest exit
C. shut the door and leave at once
D. wait for instructions in the hall
3. To ensure the safe operation of the smoke detector, one should .
A. contact the hall staff regularly
B. cover the things that burn easily
C. start the smoke detector in a fire
D. make certain the red light is working
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些防火信息，包括火灾警报、防火演练、灭火器和烟雾探测器的注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They inspect all campus buildings and maintain all sprinkler systems, fire alarms and fire extinguishers.(他们检查校园里的所有建筑物，并维护所有的自动喷水灭火系统、火警警报器以及灭火器)”可知，防火专业人员的主要职责是检查和保养防火设备。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fire Drills部分中的“Take your room key and ID. Close and lock the door to your room. Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit and do not use a lift.(带上你的房间钥匙和身份证。关好房间的门并锁上。立即从最近的紧急出口离开，不要使用电梯)”可知，在防火演练中，学生们应该关上房门迅速离开。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据 Smoke Detector部分中的“If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on.(如果烟雾探测器正常工作，红灯应该是亮的)”可推知，为了保证烟雾探测器的安全运行，必须确保红灯能正常亮起。故选D。
