Why the Wang Fuk Court Fire Spread Fast

為何旺福苑火勢蔓延如此之快


Introduction

Experts told a committee why the fire at Wang Fuk Court moved so quickly.

專家向委員會說明了旺福苑火災為何蔓延得如此迅速。

Main Body

Professor Usmani studied the building. He said the building has special open spaces. These spaces worked like chimneys. They pushed hot air and smoke up to the top floors very fast.

Usmani 教授研究了該建築。他表示建築物內有特殊的開放空間,這些空間就像煙囪一樣,將熱空氣與煙霧迅速推向頂層。

There were also dangerous materials on the walls. Workers used wood, cardboard, and foam. These things burn easily. The nets on the building also caught fire.

牆上還使用了危險材料。工人使用了木材、紙板和泡沫,這些物質極易燃燒。建築物上的防護網也起火了。

Professor Usmani wants new rules. He says buildings must not use materials that burn during repairs. He also wants better windows and more checks on building work.

Usmani 教授希望能制定新規定。他表示建築物在維修期間不得使用易燃材料。他還希望改善窗戶品質,並對建築工程增加更多檢查。

Conclusion

The group will finish its report in mid-July.

該小組將於七月中旬完成報告。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡️ The 'Action' Word

Look at these words from the text:

  • studied
  • worked
  • pushed
  • used

The Pattern: They all end in -ed. This tells us the story happened in the past.

How to use it: Today I walk → Yesterday I walked.

📦 Grouping Things (Lists)

When we describe many things, we use commas and the word and at the end:

"...wood**,** cardboard**, and** foam."

Rule: Item 1 \text{→} comma \text{→} Item 2 \text{→} comma \text{→} and \text{→} Item 3.

Vocabulary Learning

committee (n.)
A small group of people who meet to make decisions
Example:The committee will decide on the new rules tomorrow.
chimneys (n.)
Tubes that let smoke and hot air go out of a building
Example:Smoke goes up through the chimneys on the roof.
materials (n.)
Things used to make something, like wood or metal
Example:We need strong materials to build a house.
cardboard (n.)
Thick, stiff paper used for making boxes
Example:I put my old books in a cardboard box.
foam (n.)
A soft, light material used in cushions or packaging
Example:The mattress is made of soft foam.
repairs (n.)
The act of fixing something that is broken
Example:The building needs repairs after the fire.
Practice A2 words in a crossword
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