( 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 believe 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 weight loss and healthy weioht manacement. She alleoed that Diet Coke had the opposite effect. citing studies that she claimed showed sweeteners with no nutritional value like those used in Diet Coke caused weight gain and increased risk of certain diseasesAlthough Coca-Cola’s arguments against the suit were not adequate, Judge William Alsup said the prosecutor (检察官) failed to show that consumers 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 supermarkets. Diet Coke is displaved next to reoular soft drinks and is not sold in the health-food section. Reasonable consumers would understand that Diet Coke merely deletes the calories usually present in regular Coke, and that the caloric reduction will lead to weight loss only as partof an overall sensible diet and exercise regimen(养生法) dependent on individual metabolism (新陈代谢),”Alsup said in the decisionAlsup 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 CocasCola 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 energeticB.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 wrongC.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.
( 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.
题目解答
答案
- A 驳回的诉讼与可口可乐公司的某种瘦身饮料有关。
- B 甜味剂会导致肥胖且增加患病可能。
- A 诉讼被驳回是因为诉讼证据并不确凿。
- D 他认为减肥需要饮食和运动相结合。
- C 可口可乐公司对于法官决议表示满意。
解析
诉讼内容是关于可口可乐公司的一种饮料误导人们相信它能帮助减肥。原告Shana Becerra声称她购买并饮用Diet Coke是因为她相信它有助于减肥和健康体重管理。她还声称Diet Coke有相反的效果,引用了研究声称无营养价值的甜味剂会导致体重增加和增加某些疾病的风险。
步骤 2:理解法官的判决
尽管可口可乐公司的论点不足以反驳诉讼,但法官William Alsup认为检察官未能证明消费者可能被广告误导。Alsup法官驳回了诉讼,因为Becerra未能满足“公众成员可能被误导”的要求。他认为,Diet Coke只是删除了普通可口可乐中的卡路里,而卡路里减少将导致减肥,这需要结合整体合理的饮食和运动计划,取决于个人的新陈代谢。
步骤 3:理解甜味剂的副作用
Alsup法官提到,Becerra引用的研究表明Diet Coke型饮料与体重增加有关,但它们并不表明因果关系。他认为,其中一项研究甚至说体重增加是“由于消费者的行为,而不是非营养性甜味剂的影响”。
步骤 4:理解可口可乐公司的态度
可口可乐公司对法官的决定表示满意,认为诉讼是无根据的。