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237 West Palmdale Boulevard Fresno, California 93706 AmToy Corporation Suite 15 TransAm Building San Francisco, California 94115 November 20, 2008 Dear Sirs, As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro—Robo seen in local media is California. Specifically, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads（attached to this letter）published the week of November 15. Children respond to your type of advertising in an immature way; that is, they are unable to understand how expensive some toys are for middle-class parents. Further, you product is violent in nature. Youth advertisement gives children the impression that it’s fine to have “two guns and laser eyes.” You also suggest that children need your toy to protect them “when you go outside.” This is not a healthy attitude for children to have. I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may harm our children. Sincerely yours, （Mrs.） Alma Hernandez President, Parents for Non-violent Toys Enc.

 

It’s here! Ready for You, Now! It’s Electro-Robo! Every boy dreams of being in control of a robot, and AmToy can make your dream come true! Electro-Roho is the world’s first fully automatic robot with radio control. Standing 80 centimeters tall, Electro-Robo is like a friend at home. He can walk, talk, and even shake your hand! He has two guns and laser eyes to help you defend yourself when you go outside with him. Every boy needs Electro-Robo! Ask your Mom and Dad to buy Electro-Robo for your birthday or for Christmas, which is coming up soon. Imagine that you are in control of your friend for life, Electro-Robo! Available at all toy stores and department stores NOW!

 
【小題1】What is the purpose of the letter?

A．To complain about a broken toy.	B．To oppose the advertising.
C．To order a gift for Chrismas.	D．To apply for a job in a toy company.

【小題2】Why does the writer of the letter that Electro-Robo is violent?

A．It is controlled by radio water.	B．It is expensive to buy.
C．It is 80 centimeter tall.	D．It bears arms.

【小題3】What dose “Enc.” at the end of the letter mean?

A．Something attached to the letter.	B．A complaint to the toy company.
C．A hidden message	D．An encouraging response.

【小題4】Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT ______-.

A．sitting down

B．shaking hands

C．talking

D．walking

Answer 1

【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】A
【小題4】A

解析【小題1】主旨大意。根據信中第一句可以判斷作者寫信的目的是反對玩具公司刊出的對孩子不利的廣告。
【小題2】細節理解。根據信中的Two guns and laser eyes可知作者之所以認為玩具很暴力是因為這種玩具配有雙槍和激光眼。
【小題3】詞義猜測。作者寫信表達了自己的觀點，下文小方框中的內容則是玩具公司刊出的廣告的原文，由此可推斷這是“另付”的意思。
【小題4】細節理解。第二個方框中的內容沒有提到這種自動化機器人玩具可以坐下。