牛津模块四 unit 1 reading 语言点.pptVIP

* Paragraph 1 1. Nowadays, we can find advertisements almost wherever we go. = Nowadays, we can find advertisements almost no matter where we go. 2. We are so used to them that we often do not realize how many we see and hear in a day. 3. I did some research on advertisements, and have some very important information to share with you. Paragraph 2 4. An advertisement uses words and pictures to persuade people to buy a product… 5. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public welfare. Paragraph 3 6. There are laws to protect people from advertisements that cheat people. However, we still must be aware of the skilful methods used in ads to try and sell us things. 7. Even if an ad does not lie, it does not mean it is alto altogether innocent. Paragraph 3 8. This statement tries to fool you into assuming that the toothpaste cures bad breath,… 9. The grocery just hopes that when you read the ad, you will feel pleased with the nice comment, remember the words “freshest food”, and make a mental connection with the food in the grocery. We must not fall for this kind of trick. Paragraph 4 10. Not all ads play tricks on us though. 11. …, but they are made to serve the public. 12. PSAs aim to teach us and help us lead better lives. 13. …, and since then various types of PSAs have appeared around the country. Paragraph 4 14. These ads deal with widespread social concerns. 15. All of these ads are meant to benefit the public, and you can often learn a lot by following the advice they give. Paragraph 5 16. When it comes to advertisements, we must all use our intelligence and not to be a slave to them. Part E 17. The information I found has really helped me educate others in the ways in which companies promote their products. *