1. Reading Comprehension 1. Read the passage and decide whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the information in the passage. Write T for true or F for false in the space provided.

2. Reading Comprehension 1. Advertising is criticized because of its influence on the society in unwelcome ways. ( ) 2. It is highly possible that a supporter of advertising will buy a Coca-Cola to ease his thirst rather than buy an unadvertised drink. ( ) 3. When people buy and use expensive things, their social status will be increased. ( ) 4. One criticism of advertising is that children have been used in advertising to bring about benefits for producers. ( )

3. Reading Comprehension 5. According to critics of advertising, people buy many things because they need them.( ) 6. Our life becomes colorful because of different advertisements. ( ) 7. Advertisers will end up in getting no profit if they keep deceiving customers. ( ) 8. A producer may succeed in cheating customers and making profits once or twice, but he will soon be out of business.( )