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Notice: Medical Alert (警报)
Dear Readers，
Medical related emergencies are on the rise with more old people living alone.More seniors are looking for an independent lifestyle and better quality of life.More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 64 will fall this year.Nearly half will not be able to get up without support.
Medical fees can increase when a person is not given timely support.You can prevent a medical disaster with our 24hour emergency response system.Our solution is highly suggested by doctors, healthcare professionals and hospitals.
We are offering a FREE Medical Alert System to seniors or their loved ones who call now.For a limited time, there will be no setup fees and the medical monitoring starts at less than $1 a day.The system is easy to use.The necklace pendant (饰坠) can travel with you.Our new system can detect falls automatically.
Call TollFree 18003600405 and gain peace of mind.There's no longterm contract.Our medical alert professionals can walk you through everything over the phone.
The first 100 callers to order will receive：
※The Free Medical Alert System($300 value)．
※24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week LIVE Monitoring and Support.
※The Free Necklace Pendant.
※No Longterm Contract.
※Free Shipping (Mention Reader's Digest)．
Don't wait until after a fall to give us a call.Take advantage of this special offer now to protect yourself or a loved one.
Call now TollFree 18002310167 and mention Reader's Digest.
Sincerely，
Jim Nelson
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一种可自动探测独居老人摔倒的医疗警报系统。
1．Why are there an increasing number of medical related emergencies?
A．Old people's quality of life is down at present.
B．The old are not paying attention to their health.
C．The overall health of the old is worse than before.
D．Many old people have no one to keep them company.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知，更多的老年人选择独居使得与医疗相关的紧急情况增多。
2．What's the main advantage of the system mentioned in the text?
A．Preventing falls.
B．Serving as an alarm.
C．Replacing doctors.
D．Improving health and mind.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，这种系统可以自动探测到老人摔倒，主要起警报作用，故选B。
3．What benefit can the first 100 callers to order get?
A．Buy the system at $300.
B．Get a copy of Reader's Digest.
C．Have a pendant at a discount.
D．Get allday monitoring and help.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章中打电话购买者的前100名可得到的好处之一“24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week LIVE Monitoring and Support.”可知，打电话购买者的前100名可以得到全天候的监控和帮助。
