16.Eleven of the nation's biggest food and drink companies will adopt new rules to limit advertising to children under the age of 12,a move that restricts ads for products such as McDonald's Happy Meals and the use of popular catoon characters.
The companies announced their new rules ahead of a Federal Trade Commission hearing on Wednesday that steps up pressure on the companies tohelp solve the growing child obesity problem through more responsible marketing.The self-given rules include promises by seven companies who will no longer use licensed characters,such as those made popular through movies or TV shows,to advertise online or in print media unless hey're promoting their healthier products.Four other companies said they do not advertise at all to children under 12.
"I think this is a very good step forward.It's not the end of the journey but it's a good way down the road,"said Margo Wootan,Nutrition Policy Director at the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Since the FTC first publicly raised the issue in 2005,many of the companies have started selling products with better nutrition in mind.The companies hope their self-regulation efforts-organized through the Council of Better Business Bureaus-will fend off any new and more strict federal regulation.
Parents are happy to see new rules that restrict the use of cartoon characters such as Shrek,Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants."It catches their eyes when you're shopping,"said Josephine Thomas,a mother of three boys who lives in Manhattan."As soon as they see a Shrek or Mickey Mouse,they automatically look at that and they don't see what they really need.That's one of the biggest problems when you go shopping."That's one reason the food companies have said they will now only use licensed characters to advertise their"better for you"products.
63.We can learn from the text that the seven companiesA.
A.may still use cartoon characters in advertising
B.will end the cooperation with entertainment media
C.are going to stop advertising to children under 12
D.will make food and drink specially for fat kids
64.The underlined words"fend off"in Paragraph 4meanB.
A.pay attention to                    
B.prevent…from happening
C.draw up or work out               
D.give a warm welcome to
65.Josephine Thomas suggests in the last paragraph thatC.
A.kids spend too much on unhealthy food
B.parents are strict about their kids'food choice
C.ads with cartoon characters mislead kids
D."better for you"products are popular with kids.
15.The Sunset Pasta Cruise(乘船巡游) to Emerald Bay
Saturday evening,September 25,2010
You will cruise to Emerald Bay at Sunset,one of the most beautiful places in the world while dining on a Pasta Buffet (快餐部) and listening to live light dance music.
Buses will pick up Sunset Pasta Cruise diners from the main entrance to the Horizon Casino Resort at:4:40pm and 5:05pm on Saturday and take you the 1.5miles to Ski Run Marina for boarding.
Boarding is at Ski Run Marina at 5:15p.m.(with departure at 5:45p.m.),located in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost for the cruise,pasta buffet,live music,and the 2.5-hour cruise to Emerald Bay is  55 (normally  75).The cost for children between 3-11 is  41 and under 3 is free.Must register the under 3 as well for the coast guard count.The Sunset Pasta Cruise will be limited to 200 guests.Large parties will be seated first to insure seating together.
Pick up your Sunset Pasta Cruise tickets at the Expo at the Horizon Casino Resort before 3 p.m.on Saturday.Those unclaimed (无人认领的) will be sold to those on the waiting list at that time.At approximately 5:45 pm any extra spaces will be sold to passengers on the dock.
Children who require a seat must have a ticket as well.
Closest lodging to the Pasta Cruise is:Super 8,Lakeland Village.
Please note that our sponsor (赞助商),the Riva Grill,is on the Lake close to the boarding area for the Tahoe Queen.A great gathering place to meet or to have dinner.
Call Riva Grill (530)542-2600 for lunch or dinner reservations while you are visiting Lake Tahoe.
60.When will the cruise to Emerald Bay end?C
A.At about 7:00 pm.
B.At about 9:20 pm.
C.At about 8:20 pm.
D.On Sunday morning.
61.How much will Mrs.Robert and her 15-year-old son pay for the cruise?B
A.96.
B.110.
C.116.
D.150.
62.It can be inferred that Riva Grill isC.
A.a supermark     
B.a water sports center
C.a restaurant    
D.a mall.
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