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Statement from Scholastic on
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
In the first printing of the newly updated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them brought out by Scholastic, three sentences from the original section on Hippogriffs were accidentally left off. We regret this error and we want to promise our readers that those editions are no longer being shipped and a corrected edition is now in print and being shipped for all current orders.
We want the Harry Potter fans who eagerly secured their copies on the initial printing to be fully satisfied with their purchase. Therefore, any book with the missing sentences can be exchanged for the newer version by returning the book to Scholastic.
To exchange your copy for the corrected edition, please call the customer service department at 8772261064, Monday through Friday, 7 am through 6 pm Central Time to receive a prepaid mailing label (标签) to return your copy. We will send you the corrected edition upon receipt of the copy with the missing sentences.
We take pride in the entirety of the books we publish, and we have corrected this error as quickly as possible in a way that will address our readers' concerns most effectively. We ask for our customers' understanding and support as we improve the situation.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。学乐出版社就最新出版的《神奇动物在哪里》一书中的错误发表了声明。
1．What does Scholastic do?
A．A writer. B．A publisher.
C．A magazine. D．A bookstore.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文中的关键词printing, book, publish等可以得知，Scholastic是一家出版社。故选B。
2．What can be learnt about the exchange?
A．It can be an oldfornew service.
B．It is made at customers' expense.
C．It is targeted at Harry Potter buyers.
D．The call for exchange can be made everyday.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“any book with the missing sentences ... by returning the book to Scholastic”及第三段中的“We will send you the corrected edition upon receipt ... sentences”可知，顾客要想更换新版本图书，应把有错误的图书退给Scholastic，可以说这是一个以旧换新的服务。故选A。
3．Why does Scholastic make this statement?
A．To advertise a newly released book.
B．To apologize for sending the wrong order.
C．To correct a mistake and beg for understanding.
D．To appreciate readers' feedback on the book.
解析：选C 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要是Scholastic就《神奇动物在哪里》这本书中的错误发表的声明，该声明旨在提出补救措施，并希望得到读者的谅解。故选C。
