A federal judge in California has dismissed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola company which argued 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 weight management. She alleged 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 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 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 displayed next to regular 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 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 causation. He added that one of the studies even says that weight 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 Tuesday, said that the prosecutor has until March 22 to file a motion to amend the complaint. A spokesperson for the Coca-Cola company said they were content with the fact that the court dismissed prosecutor baseless complaint.【小题1】What was the lawsuit against?A．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.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.A．Because the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit.B．Because the Coca-Cola 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.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.A．Angry.B．Regretful.C．Pleased.D．Shameful.【小题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.【小题3】Why did Judge William Alsup dismiss the charge?A．Because the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit.B．Because the Coca-Cola 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.【小题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.【小题5】What was the Coca-Cola company’s attitude towards the Judge’s decision?A．Angry.B．Regretful.C．Pleased.D．Shameful.