Dear Editor,

1. Dr. Bradley believes __________.

I am writing in response to Mr. Shaw's letter about using
cell phones in restaurants. He, as well as many other
people, thinks it is appropriate to use cell phones in
restaurants. I disagree.
When cell phones first started becoming popular, it was
impressive to see a person with a cell phone in a
restaurant. Now, however, anyone can own a cell phone,
and people can be seen in restaurants all over America
conducting major business deals while having dinner.
When I am in a restaurant, I put my phone on
silent/vibrate, so no one can hear my phone ring. If I
decide to take the call, I excuse myself and talk in an outof-the-way location where no one can be bothered by my
conversation. People who allow their phones to ring and
who talk on their phones at their tables have no respect
for others in the restaurant.

a. using cell phones in restaurants isn't polite

b. using cell phones in restaurants usually
impresses people
c. using cell phones in restaurants is necessary for
conducting business deals
2. For Dr. Bradley, an "out-of-the-way" location is
__________.
a. another restaurant
b. some where other people won't hear him

Sincerely,
Bob Bradley, MD
Mi querido amigo editor,
Estoy escribiendo en respuesta a la carta sobre usar telfonos celulares en restaurantes del Sr. Shaw. l, tanto como muchas otras personas, piensa que es
apropiado usar telfonos celulares en restaurantes. No estoy de acuerdo.
Cuando telfonos celulares empezaron a ponerse popular primero, era impresionante see a una persona con un telfono celular en un restaurante. Ahora,
sin embargo, alguien puede poseer un telfono celular, y las personas pueden ser visto en restaurantes por toda Amrica dirigiendo los tratos de la empresa
muy importantes mientras come cena. Cuando estoy en un restaurante, me pongo mi telfono silencioso / vibro as que nadie puede escuchar mi anillo de
telfono. Si decido tomar la llamada, me me excuso y hablo en una ubicacin apartada donde nadie puede ser molestado por mi conversacin. Las personas
que permiten que sus telfonos suenen y quien habla sobre sus telfonos en sus mesas no tienen respeto para otros en el restaurante.

Dear Editor,
Yesterday, I was in a restaurant and my cell phone rang. I answered the phone and began talking. Soon, I noticed that several people in the restaurant,
including the waiter who served us our dinner, were giving me dirty looks. They appeared to disapprove of my using my cell phone in the restaurant. I think
these people should mind their own business! As long as I don't speak loudly, no one should care whether I'm talking to someone at my table or someone on
the phone. Restaurant employees shouldn't get irritated, because it is business people like me (using cell phones) who keep them in business. Compared to
many other countries, phone use in American restaurants is extremely low. If I can't bring my phone to a restaurant, I won't eat there at all.
Sincerely,
Steven Shaw, JD

Mi querido amigo editor,

Ayer, estaba en un restaurante y mi telfono celular son. Respond al telfono y empec a hablar. Pronto, notaba que algunas personas en el restaurante,
incluyendo el camarero que nos sirvi nuestra cena, me estaban dando las miradas asesinas. Parecan desaprobar mi usar mi telfono celular en el
restaurante. Pienso que estas personas deben no se meter! Mientras no hablo fuerte, nadie debe importar si estoy hablando a alguien en mi mesa o a
alguien por telfono. Empleados del restaurante no deben ponerse irritados, porque son empresarios como m (usar telfonos celulares) los que los guardan
en los negocios. Comparado con muchos otros pases, el uso de telfono en restaurantes estadounidenses es sumamente bajo. Si no puedo traer mi
telfono a un restaurante, no comer all en absoluto.
1. Steven Shaw believes that restaurant employees __________.
a. shouldn't allow people to use cell phones in the restaurant

b. shouldn't forget that customers using cell phones are spending money in the restaurant

c. shouldn't use cell phones while working

2. When Steven Shaw says people should "mind their own business," he means __________.
a. they should ignore him

b. they should try to make money

c. they should speak more quietly

3. When Steven Shaw speaks of cell phone use in restaurants, he says that __________. Cuando Steven Shaw habla del uso de telfono celular en
restaurantes, dice
a. Americans use cell phones more often than people in other countries do

b. people in other countries use cell phones more often than Americans do

c. people in other countries use cell phones as often as Americans do

The cell phone hedith:

Cellular phones are becoming a part of everyday life, like toasters and coffee makers. In the U.S. alone there are over 100 million cell phone users, a number
that grows every two seconds when someone signs up for service. There are many reasons for the popularity -- convenience, portability, social status.
However, some scientists are concerned that cell phones might be harmful to people's health.

One study looked at human blood cells that had been exposed to cell phone radiation for 24 hours. Researchers studied the DNA in these cells for mutation.
They found that, possibly, more DNA had been broken in the cells that were exposed to the cell phone radiation than in those that were not. However,
scientists hesitate to draw strong conclusions at this point. Cell phones have not been around for long enough to study the effects over long periods of time.
Researchers also point out that the studies to date have been conducted with adults; the effect on children has yet to be considered. Still, most researchers
urge people to be cautious about spending too much time using cell phones.
The usefulness of the cell phone is unquestionable. Being in contact with others constantly can make everyone's life easier. At this point, there is no strong
evidence that cell phone use is harmful. However, this is due to lack of exhaustive research, and not to the complete evidence of the safety of cell phones.
The best advice is to use the phone when needed -- but also to pay close attention to future research

1. What does the author think about cell phones?

a. They are harmless to use.

b. They are dangerous to humans.

c. They should be used with caution.

(precaution)
2. According to the article, why are cell phones popular?

a. They are colorful and safe.

b. They are easy to use.

c. They are affordable.

3. What have researchers not yet studied?

a. the long-term effects of cell phone use

b. the effects of cell phone use on adults

c. the effects of 24-hour exposure to radiation

Cell Phone Health: Summary

1.
2.
3.

The Drink of Choice

The coffee craze in the U.S., which started in the '80s, has been followed by a more soothing trend--tea drinking. The nation consumed well over 50 billion
servings of tea in 1994 alone. This amount is enough to fill 160,000 backyard swimming pools! In the last year, tea sales have risen 80 percent.

Why is tea becoming more popular? Tea has a mellower flavor than coffee and by sipping, rather than gulping, a tea drinker can feel relaxed and calm. In fact,
tea can be meditative, a fact which makes it very attractive in these times of high stress and fast-paced lifestyles.

In addition to relieving stress, tea is also seen as a drink with curative power. More and more scientific literature has shown that tea may combat certain
cancers, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and improve oral hygiene. A link has also been shown between drinking tea and
having low cholesterol levels.

The next question is how much tea to drink for the health benefits. These results vary: a survey of Japanese drinkers suggested 10 cups a day, a Dutch
survey suggested four cups, and a U.S. study of cancer showed that as little as one cup a day can help. Basically, experts agree that four is good but that they
should be drunk over the course of a day.

The good news about tea's benefits--relieving stress, curing cancer, and providing other physiological help--is reason enough to brew a pot of tea. Research
will continue to find out more about the curative powers of tea; meanwhile, researchers urge people to drink up.
1. Which of the following could also be a title for this article?
a. Coffee's Comeback

b. Tea's Takeover

c. Stress Relief
(b adquisicin del te)
2. Why does the article suggest tea is becoming more popular in the U.S.?
a. It relieves stress and is healthy.

b. It has a long history around the world.

c. It costs less than most coffee.

3. Which is not a benefit of tea mentioned in the article?
a. lowers cholesterol levels

b. reduces stomach acid

c. improves oral hygiene

4. According to the Dutch survey, how much tea should a person drink every day?
a. one cup

b. four cups

c. ten cups
5. How should one drink tea to benefit from its relaxing powers?
a. quickly

b. slowly

c. easily

Flowers Forever
Fake flowers, popular in the past, are getting renewed respect in the marketplace. No longer seen as cheap, they are becoming a good option for many
people with busy lifestyles. Permanent florals are virtually worry-free: no watering, no wilting or drooping, and no bugs. Not only that, but the permanent florals
of today are much more authentic-looking and are created with much more care than in the past.

Materials used for permanent flowers are varied. People have often thought most permanent flowers were made of silk, but this is not true. Materials like
cotton, velvet, foam, and paper are used to create real-looking flowers. After the appropriate materials are chosen, the flower is carefully painted and treated
to match original flowers such as tulips or lilacs. In fact, some manufacturers make the plants so realistic that they paint on yellow leaves, dry spots, and even
bugs.

People are buying permanent plants to "dress up" their homes. Buyers can choose flowers that match many different styles of home decoration. However,
interior designers suggest that when decorating with permanent flowers, "less is more," meaning that people should use these florals as accents, not as
centerpieces.

Perhaps this advice shows that some bias remains against permanent flowers, but the public may prove otherwise in the not-so-distant future. Sales of
permanent flowers have greatly increased in the last decade. This growing interest is likely related to both the convenience as well as to the improved quality
of these flowers. With this trend in mind, be sure to look twice the next time you water a plant to make sure it's real!
1. According to the article, what is true about permanent flowers?

a. They are popular with interior designers.

b. Consumers are gaining respect for them.

c. Tulips are the most expensive kind.

2. What are permanent flowers made of?

a. satin

b. clay

c. cotton

3. Which is not a benefit of having permanent plants?

a. They can match your room.

b. They don't have bugs.

c. They require watering.

4. How are permanent plants made to look real?

a. They are painted to match live flowers.

b. They are sprayed with a shiny coating.

c. They are made from green plastic.

5. What does the author think the future of permanent plants will be?

a. They will continue to become more popular.

b. They will be used only in shopping malls.

c. They will gain the respect of designers.