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Ronald McDonald has had a makeover. The mascot clown from the world’s largest fast food chain of restaurants is to become a more athletic, active and health conscious icon. TV ads will start screening on June 10 revealing the new look, sportier Ronald kitted out in a more figure-hugging jumpsuit. He will be overflowing with vitality as he juggles fruit, snowboards with superstar basketball player Yao Ming and plays basketball and soccer. The ads exude energy and fitness. Succulent, fresh strawberries abound, while hamburgers and fries are conspicuously absent. There will be nothing of what McDonald’s actually sells in the colorful commercials.

a.

McDonald’s will open fitness gyms inside its restaurants.

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b.

Ronald McDonald will wear a sportier jumpsuit while snowboarding.

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c.

McDonald’s will start selling succulent strawberries.

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d.

New McDonald’s TV ads do not show any hamburgers or fries.

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e.

The company is trying to jettison traditional images of cholesterol.

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f.

A marketing chief made a confusing statement about food.

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g.

The marketing chief said McDonald’s menus would be healthier.

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h.

McDonald’s wants children to lead more active lives.

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Ronald McDonald has had a ________. The mascot clown from the world’s largest fast food chain of restaurants is to become a more athletic, active and health conscious ________. TV ads will start screening on June 10 ________ the new look, sportier Ronald ________ out in a more figure-hugging jumpsuit. He will be overflowing with ________ as he juggles fruit, snowboards with superstar basketball player Yao Ming and plays basketball and soccer. The ads ________ energy and fitness. Succulent, fresh strawberries ________, while hamburgers and fries are ________ absent. There will be nothing of what McDonald’s actually sells in the colorful commercials.

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The company is attempting to ________ traditional images of cholesterol-________ fries and fat-soaked burgers to encourage children to get on the ________. Jeff Carl, McDonald’s corporate vice-president of global marketing, said of this change of ________: “We felt it more appropriate to ________ the discussion to all foods at this point.” He made no indication that the company would ________ the health conscious message of the ads into his restaurants’ menus. Mr. Carl explained that Ronald is “encouraging children to get up on their feet and start moving.” This may help to reduce the ________ of blame on McDonald’s for ________ in children.

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a.

Yoga is around 800 years old.

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b.

A study says yoga is better for back pain than conventional therapy.

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c.

Adults chose between yoga and a self-help book in a back-pain study.

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d.

A doctor said a collision of mind and body effects brought pain relief.

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e.

Exercise is hugely effective in relieving chronic low back pain.

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f.

Yoga encourages couples to exercise and breathe in unison.

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g.

Western medical literature is full of articles about yoga and back pain.

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h.

Millions of yoga practitioners worldwide swear a lot.

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