Question

Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?

Wilson: For eight years.

Reporter: How did you get started?

Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the firefighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment. I also had a full-time training every day!

Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?

Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps me protect(保护) from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank(氧气瓶) and a mask(面具). They help me to breathe(呼吸) in a smoke-filled building.

Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?

Wilson: We have a special camera that can exactly tell the place of a fire.

Reporter: Do you save animals?

Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Animals usually hide during a fire because they are afraid of danger.

Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?

Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.

Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?

Wilson: Helping people!

1.Kate Wilson has done her job for_______.

A. 2 weeks B. 3 days

C. 4 months D. 8 years

2.To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson _______ at first.

A. took a lot of tests B. learned to stay safe

C. saved some animals D. used fire equipment

3.Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because _______.

A. She has an oxygen tank

B. she knows how to fight fires

C. she enjoys finding heat

D. she is too busy putting out the fires

4.As a firefighter, Kate Wilson likes _____ most.

A. wearing a mask B. asking questions

C. helping people D. hiding in smoke

5.What did the reporter make this interview for?

A. To tell people what a firefighter does.

B. To teach people how to prevent fires.

C. To make people want to be firefighters.

D. To show people how a firefighter is trained.

Answer 1

1.D

2.A

3.D

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了一个记者对消防员Wilson就消防工作方面所进行的采访。

1. eight years.，故选D

2.First, I had to take a lot of tests可知先要进行许多的测试，故选A。

3. There is no time to be afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.故选D

4.4】细节理解题。根据短文There is no time to be afraid. I think about what I have to do to put out the fire safely.描述可知他没有时间去害怕，因为他在考虑用什么去灭火。故选C。

5.5】归纳理解题。根据记者对Regina的采访可知主要是想让读者了解消费员的工作，对比选项，故选A。

考点：采访类短文阅读。