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Taitung’s Zhiben Wetlands caught fire late Sunday afternoon, burning into the night, fueled by strong
winds, ____54____ over an area of five hectares. The fire drew the suspicion of environmentalists who
completed a survey of endangered bird species in the wetland earlier in the day. They called ____55____ the
Taitung Fire Department to thoroughly investigate whether the fire was an act of ____56____ . The Society of
Wilderness (SOW) and the Wild Bird Society of Taitung County conducted a wild bird field study on
Sunday morning, counting the number of endangered bird ____57____ such as ring-necked pheasants, orioles,
and Taiwan thrush. Many of these birds ____58____ in the shrubs on the north bank of the Zhiben River
mouth.
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Fire is one of humankind’s most significant discoveries, but it can also be a great source of danger in
accidents. On average 8 in 1,000,000 people are killed annually in Europe, and more are hospitalized due
to fire. Fortunately, governments that have continuously adjusted fire safety strategies have addressed this
risk. As a positive result, in the past 30 years, fire deaths dropped by 65% in Europe.
Buildings notably represent an important part of the places where fire has fatal consequences.
Therefore, numerous national and regional fire safety regulations have been implemented targeting
buildings specifically. Plastics are used in various building and construction applications, from durable
pipes and window frames to state-of-the-art insulation solutions. Over the years, the industry has
increased efforts to develop plastic materials, products, and construction solutions with lower ignitability
and limited impact on fire spread, contributing to the ongoing reduction of fatalities, injuries, and property
damage due to fire.
The most crucial aspect of a building’s safety in the face of fire is the possibility of a safe escape. A
necessary precondition is that fire safety facilities enable independent and adequate fire response
performances by the building’s occupants. In practice, the measures currently required by law do not
always provide the support people need in burning buildings. Fire evacuation is essential to bring fire
safety measures into line with occupants’ needs during an incident. Training and education at all levels
play a vital part in this. The management responsible for a building must ensure that the occupants
understand how to behave in the event of a fire.
Fire safety has always been and continues to be a major objective for the industry and an integral part
of product design and manufacturing. However, to provide adequate fire safety in buildings, consideration
must be given to various connected design and use aspects. In addition, training and education to help
building occupants respond adequately in the face of fire also plays a vital role in building fire safety.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A
Fire is a both a great invention and a source of danger.
B
The number of deaths caused by fire has greatly reduced in the past 30 years.
C
It is important that we take measures to ensure fire safety in buildings.
D
Fire evacuation can help ensure the safety of building occupants.
