Question

    There are several different types of fire departments. Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers.1., a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks required by member of a fire department.

Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety.2..

The first step in joining a fire department as a paid firefighter is to submit an application as well as acquire the appropriate training. Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma, and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities. 3., and if a candidate already has connections at a fire department, he may apply for a position straight out of high school.

Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department, he must then complete several weeks of training at the department’s training center.4.. When this is done, the candidate is sent to a fire company for a period of probation (实习). He has to continue training in the new position while being directed by experienced firefighters.5.. An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department, then if the application is accepted, the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test. Firefighters must also become certified (认证) as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The level of EMT certification is determined by the individual departments.

A.Although it is demanding

B.Whichever type is desired

C.However, an academic program is not required

D.For volunteer firefighters the procedure is similar

E.But joining a volunteer fire department is totally different

F.Training consists of classroom work and practical training

G.Also, a candidate must be able to respond quickly in emergencies

Answer

1.B

2.G

3.C

4.F

5.D

【解析】

本文是一篇社会类短文阅读。文章主要介绍如何申请成为一名消防员。

1.根据前句There are several different types of fire departments. Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers. 有些公司雇佣全职的有薪消防员，有些则完全由志愿者管理，和后句a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks required by member of a fire department.可知，无论是哪种类型的消防员，都必须经过严格的身体和学术训练，以确保对消防安全有较强的知识和体力来处理消防队成员的任务。故选B。

2.根据前句Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety. 加入消防部门需要通过身体和书面测试，成绩表明对消防安全有全面的了解。可知，此外，申请者必须能够在紧急情况下迅速作出反应。故选G。

3.根据前句Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma, and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities. 通常消防队员必须有高中文凭，并在社区学院和大学完成一些两年制或四年的消防科学课程，和后句and if a candidate already has connections at a fire department, he may apply for a position straight out of high school. 如果一个申请者已经在消防部门有联系，他可以直接从高中毕业申请职位，可知，这种情况，专业教学计划就是不需要的。故选C。

4.根据前句Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department, he must then complete several weeks of training at the department’s training center. 一旦申请者申请并被消防部门接受培训，他必须在消防部门的培训中心完成数周的培训，可知，培训包括课堂工作和实践培训。故选F。

5.根据后句An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department, then if the application is accepted, the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test. 申请必须提交给志愿消防部门，如果申请被接受，候选人将参加一个培训计划，然后需要通过身体和书面测试，可知，对于志愿消防员来说，程序是相似的。故选D。