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A (2018·天津卷·A)
Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a fulltime staff of fire prevention professionals.They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(喷水灭火装置)systems，fire alarms，and fire extinguishers (灭火器)．They also provide educational programs on fire safety in the residence halls.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(手动的)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 tamper with(胡乱摆弄)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；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 Detectors
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(闪动)，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.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要从火警、消防训练、灭火器和烟雾探测器的使用等方面介绍了一些防火信息。
1．What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?
A．To provide parttime 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.
C [细节理解题。根据文章第一段“They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(喷水灭火装置)systems，fire alarms，and fire extinguishers (灭火器)．”可知，专职消防人员的主要职责是检查、测试和维护所有的校园建筑物防火装备。故选C。]
2．What do the automatic fire alarm systems include?
A．Pipes and smoke detectors.
B．Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
C．Fire alarm pull stations and pipes.
D．Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations.
B [细节理解题。根据文章Fire Alarms中的句子“Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers.”可知，火灾自动报警系统由热探测器、烟雾探测器和喷头组成。故选B。]
3．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
C [细节理解题。根据文章Fire Drills中的句子“Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.”和“Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit；do not use a lift.”可知，在消防演习中，学生锁好门并立即从最近的紧急出口离开。故选C。]
4．What do we know about the use of fire extinguishers?
A．Using them wrongly results in punishment.
B．Irresponsible use of them can damage them.
C．Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.
D．Using them without a trainer present is forbidden.
A [细节理解题。根据文章Fire Extinguishers中的句子“Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.”可知，误用灭火器会导致罚款。故选A。]
5．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
D [细节理解题。根据文章Smoke Detector中的句子“If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on.If the red light is not blinking(闪动)，contact residence hall staff immediately.”可知，烟雾探测器是否安全运行，看红灯是否闪动。故选D。]
