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!

  1. 1.

    What is the purpose of the letter?

    1. A.
      To complain about a broken toy.
    2. B.
      To oppose the advertising.
    3. C.
      To order a gift for Christmas.
    4. D.
      To apply for a job in a toy company.
  2. 2.

    What dose “Enc.” at the end of the letter mean?

    1. A.
      Something attached to the letter.
    2. B.
      A complaint to the toy company.
    3. C.
      A hidden message
    4. D.
      An encouraging response.
  3. 3.

    Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT ______-.

    1. A.
      sitting down
    2. B.
      shaking hands
    3. C.
      talking
    4. D.
      walking
BAA
本文是一篇投訴信，反對amtoy corporation 在當?shù)孛襟w所做的關(guān)于玩具“electro-robo ”的宣傳帶有宣揚孩子們暴力的色彩。
1.B. 主旨大意題。 根據(jù)信的正文第一段第一句可知，這封信是反對這個廣告的。
2. A. 詞義理解題。 這封信主要是投訴暴力廣告的問題，所以后面是附了那封信的原文的。
3.A. 細節(jié)理解題。 從第二封信的第一段“ he can walk, talk , and even shake your hand! “可知。
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