( 阅读理解 10.0 分 ) Directions . There is I passage in this section followed by some questions or un in hake d statements . For each of them the area ar four choices marked A ) , B ) , C ) and D ) , choose the best answer
A federal iudoe in California has dismissed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola companv which aroued that Diet Coke misled people to belie
ve the drink would help them lose weight.
The case was brought by Shana Becerra who said that she had bought and drank Diet Coke because she believed it would contribute to weig
ht loss and healthy weioht manacement. She alleoed that Diet Coke had the opposite effect. citing studies that she claimed showed sweetene
rs with no nutritional value like those used in Diet Coke caused weight gain and increased risk of certain diseases
Although Coca-Cola’s arguments against the suit were not adequate, Judge William Alsup said the prosecutor (检察官) failed to show that c
onsumers were likely to be deceived by the advertising.
Alsup dismissed the case because Becerra had not met the requirement that “members of the public are likely to be deceived” “In supermar
kets. Diet Coke is displaved next to reoular soft drinks and is not sold in the health-food section. Reasonable consumers would understand t
hat Diet Coke merely deletes the calories usually present in regular Coke, and that the caloric reduction will lead to weight loss only as part
of an overall sensible diet and exercise regimen(养生法) dependent on individual metabolism (新陈代谢),”Alsup said in the decision
Alsup said the studies cited by Becerra suggest a connection between Diet Coke-type drinks and weight gain, but they do not suggest causat ion. He added that one of the studies even says that weioht gain is “due to the behavior of consumers. rather than the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners.” Alsup also rejected the idea that Diet Coke advertising would suggest advertising will feature healthy and attractive consumers enjoying the subject products and will not star the unhealthy and unfit.”
The decision on Tuesdav. said that the prosecutor has until March 22 to file a motion to amend the complaint. A spokesperson for the Cocas
Cola company said they were content with the fact that the court dismissed prosecutor baseless complaint.
1.What was the lawsuit against?
- One of Coca-Cola’s drinks made people think it would make them thinner.
- B.The Coca-Cola company misled people to believe the safety of its products.
- C.The advertisements exaggerated the health effects of Diet Coke.
D.The judge discriminated the consumers in favor of the Coco-Cola company.
2.What are the side effects of sweeteners?
A.They stimulate people’s spirits and make them energetic
B.They increase people’s weight and the potential possibility of getting sick
C.They provide nutritious refreshment for fat consumers.
D.They add a nice touch to the soft drinks and make them popular.
3.Why did Judge William Alsup dismiss the charge?
ABecause the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit.
B.ecause the CocaCola company didn’t do anything wrong
C.Because he was reasonable enough to know the effects of soft drinks.
D.Because the consumer made no sense in this lawsuit.
4.According to Alsup, how can people lose weight with Diet Coke?
A.They should reduce the calories they take in.
B.They should replace the regular Coca with Diet Coke
C.They should reduce their drinking of Diet Coke.
D.They should pay attention to their diet and do exercise.
5.What was the CocaCola company’s attitude towards the Judge’s decision?
A.ngry. B.Regretful. C.Pleased. D.Shameful.