Variant – 1 Choose the best answer

26. Before putting out the fire, smokejumpers ...

A) look for water to blow out fire.

B) clear the land with the help of shovel and dry materials.

C) check out the burning place thoroughly.

D) start a small bonfire from dry substances.
27. If you want to be a smokejumper, you must ...

A) work only in the U.S as a firefighter.

B) be within a certain stature and weight range.

C) belong to only a masculine gender.

D) be able to jump from one place into another.
28. All statements about smokejumpers are TRUE, EXCEPT:

A) They must have certain appearance to be selected for this

job.

B) Only mountaineers can be employed for this occupation.

C) They are a particular type of firemen.

D) They must be skillful to survive in harsh situations.