Don't believe the hype!

• Have you ever bought anything that you never use?

A MP4 and a curling iron

lifestyle...............how people live their lives
attractive...........good-looking
labor-saving......saving time or effort
gadget................a device/tool-often electronic
in reality............actually
bulky.................large or heavy,not compact
watchdog group........an organization to protect consumers

• In what three ways would most people like to improve their lifestyles?

To exercise more, to eat more healthy and to have more free time

• What do TV shopping channel presenters look like?

Slim, attractive and suntanned models

• When did Sarah Barr last use her juicer?

She hasn't used in about six moths

• What advice do watchdog groups give?

They say that the consumers should think carefully before buying any of these products

• What do watchdog groups say about TV shopping?

Be careful, and don't believe the hype

Alexis Caswell Calabia

Carmen Maria de las Casas García