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"Two full inches in the first three days!"
These are the kinds of statements used in magazine,newspaper, radio and television ads, promising
new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of products say
they can shape the legs, slim the face, smooth wrinkles, or in some other way to add to beauty or
desirability.
Often such products are nothing more than money-making things for their promoters. The results they
produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health.
To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug, FDA (Food and Drug
Administration)can require proof under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that is safe and effective
before it is put on the market. But if the product is a device, FDA has no authority to require
premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the market is a danger to health,
FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal
action, including seizure (查封) of the product.
One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, which had
been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through
contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds
that it was dangerous to health and life.
Obviously, most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings (法
律诉讼), and new devices appear continually. Before buying, it is up to the consumer to judge the safety
or effectiveness of such items.
B. costly
C. unreliable
D. illegal
B. New products are more likely to be questionable.
C. The production of a device must be approved by FDA.
D. The promoters usually just care about profits.
B. if it is a device
C. if its consumers make complaints
D. if its distributors challenge FDA"s authority
B. a product whose distributor was involved in a legal case
C. a successful advertisement of a beauty product
D. an example of a quality beauty product
B. show the weakness of the law on product safety
C. give advice on how to keep young and beautiful
D. introduce the organization of FDA
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试题【阅读理解。 "In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight." "Two full inches 】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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| A. Manufacturing industry in information economy B. News in the age of information C. Argument about individual accounts and their reliability D. Be your own investigative journalist E. Don"t believe everything you read in the newspapers. F. Information is presented in an entertaining way. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Nicknames for Los Angeles A nickname is a shortened form of a person"s name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny. Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the city"s initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means "the angels" in Spanish. Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city"s warm climate. The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" spelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Year"s Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there. Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown. |
| 1. A nickname of a place can have the following functions except ______ . |
| A. building up identity B. entertainment C. bringing pride to the locals D. uniting surrounding cities |
| 2. The underlined sentence can best be replaced by _______ . |
| A. Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside B. Not seeing the word "Hollywood" on a hillside means you haven"t been to Los Angeles. C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to "Hollywood" s on a hillside. D. Seeing the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside means you"ve been really to Los Angeles. |
| 3. How many nicknames have been given to Los Angeles? |
| A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D.7 |
| 4. Which of the following is conveyed in this article? |
| A. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames B. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles C. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles D. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice |
| 阅读理解。 |
| You know eating fruit and vegetables is virtuous. But did you know it can also make you look good? People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found. Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers" skin. They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks. Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others. Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer. But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others - and was seen as appealing. A camera measured changes to the skin"s redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks. Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin. There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene-which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach. Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols, found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface. |
| 1. According to the study, eating fruit and vegetables makes your skin more attractive for the reason that _______ . |
| A. fresh fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals B. yellow and red pigments are increased in the volunteers" skin C. nutrition in fruit and vegetables is easily absorbed D. fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrition beneficial to shin |
| 2. From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken ______ . |
| A. three times using a special camera every three weeks B. twice using a sensitive camera every six weeks C. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes |
| 3. The word "appealing" (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by ______ . |
| A. frightening B. harmful C. dangerous D. attractive |
| 4. The red and yellow colourss were related to _______ in their skin. |
| A. the contents of intake B. the levels of carrots C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables D. the amount of carotenoids |
| 5. Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective? |
| A. tomatoes and red peppers B. squash, and spinach C. lycopene and beta-carotene D. heir red colour and beta-carotene |
| 6. The purpose of the article is to _______ . |
| A. tell people a new discovery B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetables C. introduce a way to protect skin D. list the functions of carotenoids to skin |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Bedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshire Royalty Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county! Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today! There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it. The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area"s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself! |
| 1. What do we know from the first paragraph? |
| A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire B. Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visit C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county |
| 2. The underlined word "initially" in Paragraph 2 probably means _______ . |
| A. first of all B. at the beginning C. for one particular purpose D. for a short time |
| 3. The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______ . |
| A. to seek temporary protection B. to visit the Duke of Bedford C. to enjoy the beauty of nature D. to escape from the bad weather |
| 4. Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire? |
| A. It is the major heritage in that region B. It reflects the history of Bedfordshire C. The ancient castle is well worth visiting D. The castle is still in good condition |
| 5.The purpose of writing the text is _______ . |
| A. to introduce Bedford Castle B. to tell the history of Bedfordshire C. to attract tourists to Bedfordshire D. to show where the kings used to go |
| 阅读理解。 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项 为多余选项。 |
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