Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
Why does the Lord Mayor plan to review fire safety rules?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
To prevent similar disasters in the future
Explanation
Rule: A reading comprehension question must be answered by identifying the explicit statement or purpose directly stated by the author in the text.
Formula: Action (Review fire safety rules) → Stated Purpose (Prevent future disasters)
Application: The final sentence of the passage explicitly states that the Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules "to prevent such disasters in the future." This matches the target option perfectly, while the other choices present unrelated or incorrect motives.