26 When a fire ______ sounded, each firefighting volunteer immediately came with a salvage bag and a bucket to the fire ambulance.
(A)alarm
(B)arena
(C)clock
(D)watch

57 (A)simply (B)only (C)naturally (D)barely

58 What would be the most appropriate title for the passage？ (A)At the Heart of the Insistence (B)The Political Necessity (C)New York City’s Peace Officers (D)The Patrolman’s Own Neighborhood

59 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true？ (A)NYPD was established more than 170 years ago. (B)Local control was a political necessity in the middle of 19th century. (C)Since the residency requirement was enforced, two-thirds to three-fourths of the police lived in the ward in which they worked. (D)The cost of transportation was one of the reasons why the police would like to live near their workplace.

60 According to the passage, what is the most likely percentage of the NYPD officers living in the precinct they worked in the second half of the 19th century？ (A)3/4 (B)1/4 (C)3/5 (D)4/5

27 As soon as the right amount of oxygen entered the room, you are guaranteed to have ______ back draught. (A)hungry (B)instant (C)topical (D)electric

28 Firefighters' slightest misstep or misunderstanding of directions or procedures could have ______ consequences. (A)devastating (B)circumstantial (C)progressive (D)tranquil

29 Firefighters who ______ someone's prized wedding album from wreckage can win respect and support in the community. (A)coerce (B)swap (C)fret (D)retrieve

30 Light search-and-rescue operations are often conducted by firefighters, but other ______ workers may assist in similar operations. (A)emergency (B)orphanage (C)interface (D)antonym

31 Firefighters do not just fight fires. They also ______ fires to see how they were caused. (A)encourage (B)investigate (C)abuse (D)overwhelm

32 Firefighters often live at the station while on duty, and they have to be always ______ to answer a call. (A)ready (B)curious (C)thirsty (D)pious