Answer Key — 一个市政公告（A Municipal Announcement）

Open-Ended Questions

What are the citizens warned about by the municipal announcement?

Answer: The announcement warns residents about the upcoming three-day heatwave and advises them to avoid going outdoors during peak heat hours.

Justification: 原文「本週六至下週一，本市將出現連續三天的高溫天氣…請盡量避免在11:00至16:00的高溫時段進行戶外活動。」
Who are the vulnerable people and what can they do about it?

Answer: Vulnerable groups—older adults, children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers—should stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and keep cool.

Justification: 原文「老年人、兒童、孕婦以及戶外作業人員請特別注意補水、防曬和降溫。」

1. What is the purpose of the municipal announcement?

✅ A. To warn about the upcoming heatwave

B. To report damage to public facilities

C. To announce new measures for summer heat

D. To notify residents of water supply interruptions

Justification: 公告一開始即說明「發布最新高溫預警」以及「連續三天的高溫天氣」，說明其目的是提醒居民注意即將到來的高溫天氣。

2. How will the public facilities react to the municipal announcement?

A. They will close all community centers

B. They will restrict access to subway stations

✅ C. They will extend cooling-facility hours

D. They will suspend all library services

Justification: 原文指出「有關部門將延長公共避暑場所的開放時間」，包括圖書館、社區活動中心和部分地鐵站的清涼驛站，顯示公共設施會延長開放時段。

3. What are the residents advised to do when having the named symptoms?

A. Take a cold shower and immediately return outdoors

✅ B. Move to a cool place and drink lightly salted water

C. Go to ER immediately if the named symptoms persist

D. Wait for community volunteers to provide assistance

Justification: 原文明確說明如出現中暑症狀時要「立即前往陰凉處，補充淡鹽水」，必要時再撥打120求助，因此最符合的選項是移至陰涼處並喝淡鹽水。