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(A) growth
(B) hamper
(C) deduction
(D) reduction

50 Passers-by will often witness rescuers using a _____ to force open a crashed car and release trapped people in a road traffic collision. (A) spreader (B) dehumidifier (C) generator (D) ventilator

51 (A) rise (B) riddle (C) decline (D) default

52 (A) sticking (B) adjusting (C) objecting (D) contributing

53 (A) scarce (B) prevalent (C) diminished (D) exceptional

55 (A) refute (B) fortify (C) impede (D) downplay

56 Which of the following titles best reflects the primary focus of the passage? (A) The Daily Routines of Firefighters (B) The Psychological Effects of Firefighting (C) The Different Hazards Caused by Firefighting (D) The Environmental Challenges Faced by Firefighters

57 According to the passage, which of the following is most likely to cause firefighters to suffer from damage to their lungs? (A) Assisting flooded people. (B) Sucking in hazardous fume. (C) Witnessing traumatic scenes. (D) Traveling through dangerous lands.

58 Which of the following is identified as the leading hazard faced by firefighters in the passage? (A) Psychological toll. (B) Structural collapses. (C) Environmental threats. (D) Burning heat and flames.

59 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “exacting” as used in the passage? (A) Harsh. (B) Flexible. (C) Tolerant. (D) Simplified.

60 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Dangers encountered by firefighters are confined to the immediate risks from flames and smoke. (B) Environmental threats faced by firefighters include severe weather and unforeseen natural events. (C) Firefighters are trained to prioritize their own safety above all else, even during rescue operations. (D) Firefighters’ psychological well-being needs to remain unaffected by the challenges of their profession.