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香港大埔火灾
TAI PO, Hong Kong - A massive fire tore
through a residential estate in Tai Po on the
afternoon of November 26, 2025, evolving
into one of the deadliest blazes in the city's
recent history. The fire rapidly engulfed（吞噬）
seven of the eight buildings at Wang Fu Court,
prompting authorities to raise the alarm to Level 5,
its highest classification.
According to the latest announcement（通报）by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Fire Services Department on November 28, the tragedy has claimed 94 lives, including one firefighter who died in the line of duty.
Firefighters confronted immense challenges in battling the inferno. Flammable（易燃的）bamboo scaffolding and protective canvas, erected around the buildings for renovation work, acted as kindling and accelerated the fire's spread. High temperatures and partial scaffolding collapses（坍塌）further hampered （阻碍） rescue efforts. Despite these life-threatening hurdles, rescue crews worked tirelessly, with fire-fighting operations largely completed by the early hours of November 28 and search efforts for trapped individuals ongoing.
In response to the crisis, the community has mobilized （动员）swiftly. Temporary shelters（底护所） have been established to accommodate displaced residents, with volunteers and social workers providing essential supplies and psychological support. Donations（捐赠）have poured in from local and Chinese mainland enterprises to back relief efforts. Meanwhile, authorities have launched a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
阅读理解
1. Which of the following best describes the nature of the fire mentioned in the passage
A. A catastrophic and widely impactful disaster
B. A sudden and small-scale local incident
C. A controlled fire for renovation purposes
D. A common fire with minor casualties
2. The underlined word "hampered" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. facilitated B. simplified C. complicated D. promoted
3. What can be inferred about the renovation work at Wang Fu Court
A. It was completed before the fire broke out.
B. It was carried out without official approval.
C. It was designed to improve fire safety.
D. It involved materials that increased fire risk.
4. Which of the following is NOT a measure taken in response to the fire
A. Relocating all residents to permanent new homes
B. Setting up temporary accommodation for victims
C. Providing psychological assistance to affected residents
D. Conducting a detailed investigation into the fire cause
5. The passage is most likely taken from _________.
A. a scientific research paper on fire prevention
B. a breaking news report from a news outlet
C. a personal diary of a firefighter
D. a textbook on emergency management
完形填空
On November 26, 2025, a serious Level 5 fire - the highest alarm level in Hong Kong - broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The blaze spread rapidly to seven of the eight buildings in the estate, mainly due to flammable renovation materials like bamboo scaffolding and foam insulation that failed to meet fire safety 1 .
Upon receiving the alert, the local fire and ambulance services immediately 2 a large-scale rescue operation. Over 1,200 personnel were deployed with more than 200 fire engines and around 100 ambulances. Firefighters fought bravely against the flames, and sadly, one 37-year-old firefighter 3 his life in the line of duty. By the early hours of November 27, the fire had been basically brought under 4_____.
Several temporary shelters were set up near the estate to 5 displaced residents. Social workers and psychologists offered emotional 6 , while daily necessities such as water, quilts and food poured in from all sectors of society. Many residents volunteered at the shelters, helping to 7 supplies to those in need.
Local police launched a thorough investigation into the fire's cause and 8 three senior staff members of the engineering company responsible for the renovation on suspicion of manslaughter. A dedicated hotline was opened to help affected people 9 their relatives and friends.
The disaster showed the strong solidarity of Hong Kong society. Private car owners offered free rides to victims, and many citizens went to blood banks to donate blood. The mutual assistance between people in times of crisis was truly 10_____.
Firefighters continued searching every floor and every unit carefully with rescue tools, refusing to 11 hope of finding survivors. Their professionalism and courage moved many people.
This tragic incident has raised public awareness of fire safety. Relevant departments announced plans to 12 all building renovation sites across the city to ensure safety standards are strictly followed. It is hoped that valuable lessons will be 13 to prevent similar disasters.
The road to recovery will be long for the affected residents, but the warmth and support from the community have given them strength. In times of hardship, the 14 and resilience shown by the people of Hong Kong have shone through, proving that unity can 15 any adversity.
1. A. levels B. standards C. rules D. limits
2. A. ended B. delayed C. launched D. changed
3. A. saved B. risked C. devoted D. sacrificed
4. A. control B. pressure C. discussion D. construction
5. A. disturb B. accommodate C. protect D. educate
6. A. damage B. support C. harm D. educate
7. A. produce B. check C. collect D. distribute
8. A. arrested B. praised C. interviewed D. warned
9. A. visit B. recognize C. locate D. contact
10. A. disappointing B. touching C. confusing D. worrying
11. A. give up B. put off C. take away D. turn down
12. A. design B. decorate C. inspect D. build
13. A. ignored B. learned C. shared D. forgotten
14. A. unity B. doubt C. conflict D. distance
15. A. create B. avoid C. overcome D. discover
答案与解析
一、（阅读理解）
1.A 解析：原文关键信息 “one of the deadliest blazes”（最致命的火灾之一）、“claimed 94 lives”（造成 94 人死亡），说明火灾是 “灾难性且影响广泛的灾难”。B（小规模事件）、C（装修用可控火灾）、D（轻微伤亡）均与原文矛盾，故选 A。
2.C 解析：语境中 “high temperatures and partial scaffolding collapses”（高温和部分脚手架坍塌）是救援的阻碍因素，故 “hampered” 意为 “阻碍、使复杂”。A（促进）、B（简化）、D（推动）均为反向含义，故选 C。
3.D 解析：原文明确提到 “flammable bamboo scaffolding and protective canvas... acted as kindling and accelerated the fire's spread”（易燃的竹脚手架和防护帆布成为火种，加速火势蔓延），说明装修材料增加了火灾风险。A（已完成）、B（无官方批准）、C（为提升防火安全）均无原文依据，故选 D。
4.A 解析：原文应对措施包括 “temporary shelters”（临时庇护所）、“psychological support”（心理支持）、“launched a thorough investigation”（开展调查），但未提及 “搬迁至永久新家”。临时庇护所≠永久新家，故选 A。
5.B 解析：文章结构包含时间（2025 年 11 月 26 日）、地点（香港大埔）、事件经过、官方通报、社会响应，符合 “突发新闻报道” 的文体特征。A（科研论文）、C（消防员日记）、D（应急管理课本）均不符合，故选 B。
二、香港大埔火灾（完形填空）
1.B 解析：“meet fire safety standards”（符合防火安全标准）为固定搭配，“standards” 强调 “规范要求”，贴合 “易燃材料未达安全要求” 的语境，故选 B。
2.C 解析：“launch a rescue operation”（启动救援行动）为常用搭配，结合 “upon receiving the alert”（接到警报后）的紧急语境，“launched”（启动）符合逻辑，故选 C。
3.D 解析：“sacrifice one's life”（牺牲生命）为固定表达，贴合 “消防员因公殉职” 的语境，A（拯救）、B（冒险）、C（奉献）均无 “牺牲” 的核心含义，故选 D。
4.A 解析：“bring the fire under control”（控制火势）为固定短语，结合 “by the early hours of November 27”（截至 11 月 27 日凌晨）的时间线，火势已被基本控制，故选 A。
5.B 解析：“accommodate displaced residents”（安置流离失所的居民），“accommodate” 意为 “容纳、安置”，符合 “设立临时庇护所” 的目的，A（打扰）、C（保护）、D（教育）均不贴合，故选 B。
6.B 解析：“emotional support”（情感支持）为固定搭配，“social workers and psychologists”

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