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Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a full-time 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 or 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(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[Failed to download image : http://qbm-images.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/QBM/2020/8/3/2519867658747904/2522076407029760/STEM/27096eaa2417471aa51c358ccc1823c6.png] 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 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(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.
1. 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
2. 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.
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. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。介绍了防火的相关信息，包括：警报器的种类、消防演习的注意事项、灭火器的使用、烟雾检测器的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers.可知大多数还配备了自动火灾报警系统，包括热探测器、烟雾探测器和洒水器。由此可知，火灾自动报警系统包括烟雾探测器和洒水器。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fire Extinguishers部分中Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.可知滥用灭火器会导致罚款。由此可知，不恰当地使用灭火器会导致被处罚。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段·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·如果您的烟雾探测器工作正常，红色指示灯应该是亮的。如遇红灯不闪烁，应立即与宿舍工作人员联系。由此可知，为了确保烟雾探测器的安全运行，应该确保红灯在工作。故选D。
