Task 5 Directions: Read the following advertisement. After
reading it, you are required to read the questions and then complete the answers
below them (No. 56 through No. 60). You should write your answers briefly on the
Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Do you sometimes forget birthdays or important appointments
Don’t worry! Now you can get help from your computer. There is a new service on
the Internet called on-line calendars. You start by typing in a list of
important dates that you want to remember, like the birthdays of your family and
friends. Later, you can add other appointments, plans, and reminders to your
list. The on-line calendar will send you an e-mail message to remind you about
your mother’s birthday or your friend’s graduation day. If you don’t have time
to go shopping, the on-line calendar lets you order presents (such as flowers or
a book) and pay for them by sending your credit card number. The on-line
calendar also makes a list of your appointments and e-mails it to you every
morning. This service is very convenient and easy to use, but it has one big
drawback (缺点). You must remember to check your e-mail every day! How does the service remind you of the important dates
By sending me ______