A nighttime building fire in southern Taiwan Province that took hours to bring under control killed 46 people on Thursday. Officials in the city of Kaohsiung said at least 41 people were injured.

The fire started early Thursday morning local time. A statement by the fire department described it as “extremely fierce.” Flames and smoke poured from the lower floors as firefighters tried to control the fire.

The number of dead rose during the day as rescue workers searched the building which combined businesses and homes. By late afternoon, officials confirmed 32 people had died, while 14 people, who showed no signs of life, were among 55 taken to the hospital. In Taiwan, official confirmation of a death is made at the hospital.

Firefighters could be seen spraying water into the middle floors of the 13-floor building. One woman, who was not identified, said on Taiwanese television that her 60-to-70 year old parents were still inside as rescue efforts continued. Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported that officials said the building’s age and waste blocking many areas made search and rescue efforts more difficult.

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1. From the passage, we can know that_____.

A    the fire made lots of firemen in trouble

B    all the victims have been properly relocated

C    the accident caused many injuries and deaths

D    the local hospital has organized blood donations

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?

A    No signs of life were found when rescuers came.

B    The exact number of victims could not be confirmed.

C    There are hidden dangers in the building itself.

D    The building is used for business and residential purposes.

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