The man and woman are discussing______.

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问题 The man and woman are discussing______.
  
W: Did you see today’s newspaper? That building over in Centerville was just struck by lightning for the 14th time !
M: I didn’t read the article, but I’m not surprised. The old proverb says lightning never strikes in the same place, but it seems to me that if the conditions are right for lightning to strike one time, then it might be just as good another time.
W: Well, I don’t take any chances. If I am caught in the thunderstorm, I look for shelter in a building or closed car, since lightning is supposed to be attracted to the tallest or sharpest object in the area. Also I’ve been told that if you’re struck outdoors, the best thing you can do is keep yourself close to the ground, and avoid bodies of water. Apparently lightning is particularly attracted to water.
M: To tell you the truth, (5)even when I am at home I won’t take a bath or showers during a thunderstorm. I unplug my television, and I just avoid using anything that works electrically. Maybe I’m too nervous about these things.
W: I won’t say that. (6) According to the article, lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured and even killed by lightning, and millions of dollars in damage are caused. I think you are just being sensible.

选项 A、They receive more publicity than they should.
B、They are drastic enough to justify any precautions.
C、They are less severe than in other countries.
D、They can be eliminated by using the proper equipment.

答案B

解析 推断题。文中指出,美国每年因为闪电引发的火灾数以千计,造成大量的人员伤亡和财产损失,B项的意思:在美国,闪电猛烈地验证着各种预防措施,也就是说闪电事故很多,所以本题的答案为B。
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