Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. firefighters do a great deal more than their job title suggests. in addition to fires, some firefighters must respond immediately to car accidents, medical crises, and natural disasters. some firefighters only fight forest fires. this demanding work often involves creating fire lines that cut off the fires fuel and prevent its spread. to create them, firefighters remove trees and vegetation in the path of the flames. some firefighters parachute into remote locations to control forest fires. they are called \smoke jumpers.\ other firefighters are trained to handle emergencies involving dangerous materials. these firefighters may clean up oil spills or contain releases of toxic chemicals. they face a high risk of injury from the inhalation of poisonous fumes. firefighters often perform ______ work. a informal b specialized c symbolic d geological

Explanation:

The paragraph describes different types of tasks firefighters do, such as fighting forest - fires, handling hazardous materials, etc. These are specialized tasks that require specific training. "Informal" doesn't fit as firefighting is a formal job. "Symbolic" has no relation to the work described. "Geological" is not relevant as the work is not related to geology.

Answer:

B. specialized