所屬科目:警察◆三四等◆消防警察專業英文
41. Fires generate pressure that moves from high-pressure zones, such as the fire room itself, toward low-pressure areas like any opening away from the blaze, creating what firefighters call a ________. (A) neutral buoyancy (B) stagnant pocket (C) flow path (D) thermal equilibrium
42. Understanding fire safety precautions serves as the foundation for a secure environment, requiring a strategy that will ________ hazard awareness, preventive measures, equipment proficiency, and the formulation of efficient emergency response plans. (A) circumscribe (B) circumvent (C) emulate (D) encompass
43. As firefighters crowded around a partly dismantled massage chair to rescue a trapped cat, their attempts to gently ________ it out only exacerbated the animal’s painful cries. (A) maneuver (B) dispose (C) rectified (D) scuttle
44. Taiwan is ________ earthquakes, typhoons, heaving rains, droughts, mudslides, and overflows of barrier lakes, all of which severely endanger life and property. (A) stagnant with (B) exempt from (C) susceptible to (D) incidental to
45. Organized by the Fire Bureau, the recall training aims to ensure that reservist draftees acquire essential knowledge they may have missed and to replace traditional lectures and video-watching with ________ practice. (A) hand-on (B) virtual (C) hands-on (D) hand-up
46. The fire truck of the 21st century is a high-tech, high-powered machine that has been ________ over centuries to meet the exigencies of the modern firefighting community. (A) curtailed (B) reused (C) recruited (D) refined
47. The primary goal of installing fire-rated doors and compartments is ________ , ensuring the blaze does not spread to other sections of the building. (A) eliminating oxygen (B) confining the fire (C) accelerating ventilation (D) igniting the fire
48. In a mass casualty incident, AI-integrated software can assist in ________ by prioritizing patients based on the severity of their injuries. (A) recruitment (B) triage (C) sterilization (D) billing
49. The transport of ________ requires strict adherence to international safety protocols to prevent accidental leaks or explosions. (A) perishable goods (B) office stationery (C) hazardous materials (D) biodegradable waste
50. Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Flashover is the transition phase in which all combustible materials in an enclosed area ignite nearly simultaneously due to rapid heat buildup. (B) Backdraft occurs when accumulated hot gases in an oxygen-deprived space ignite explosively after fresh air is introduced. (C)Thermal layering is the stratification of heat and smoke into layers, with hotter gases accumulating near the ceiling. (D) Fire load is the total number of firefighters assigned to an emergency incident.
51. (A) procrastination (B) assessment (C) hesitation (D) movement
52. (A) apparatus (B) ornamentation (C) infrastructure (D) inventory
53. (A) clarity (B) complacency (C) miscommunication (D) negligence
54. (A) precarious (B) methodical (C) sustainable (D) conventional
55. (A) palliative (B) remedial (C) prehospital (D) therapeutic
56. According to the passage, what is the historical progression of the fireproofing method involving alum and vinegar? (A) It was invented by the Romans and later adopted by Chinese shipbuilders. (B) It was a Chinese innovation later utilized by Romans for maritime protection and UK theatres for stage safety. (C) It was first used in UK theatres in the 1500s before being adapted for use in modern oil fire extinguishers. (D) It was developed simultaneously in China and Rome to protect wooden structures from clay encasement.
57. What can be inferred about the presence of asbestos in UK residential properties? (A) It is most likely to be found in homes constructed immediately after the 1999 ban. (B) It was primarily used in the 1930s, making it rare in houses built during the 1960s. (C) Properties renovated or constructed after 1950 have a higher probability of containing it. (D) Its use was restricted exclusively to protective clothing and industrial cement binders rather than domestic buildings.
58. Which of the following is categorized by the text as an “endothermic material” currently used in fire safety? (A) Borosilicate glass (B) Asbestos binders (C) Alum (D) Gypsum
59. The passage implies that alum has maintained relevance across history primarily because (A) it was the only fire-resistant material available until the 20th century. (B) it proved effective enough to be adopted by multiple civilizations and remains in use today. (C) Roman engineers recognized its superiority over all other known materials. (D) its chemical properties were only fully understood in the modern era.
60. How does the passage distinguish the composition of fire door windows from standard glass? (A) They utilize ceramic or borosilicate glass to achieve superior thermal resistance. (B) They are reinforced with a coating of vinegar and alum to prevent combustion. (C) They are encased in clay and steel to withstand the high temperatures of a building fire. (D) They are manufactured using the same endothermic properties as gypsum-based pressed sheets.