Question

4* telemarketing calls
adapted from federal trade commissions
are you getting telemarketing calls you dont want?
heres how to stop them
1 the federal trade commission (ftc) launched the national do not call registry to give americans a choice about getting telemarketing calls at home. according to a recent harris interactive poll, 92 percent of people who reported placing a number on the registry said they are receiving fewer calls, a total of 78 percent said theyre getting far fewer calls or none at all. if you think you put your number on the national do not call registry, and youre still getting telemarketing sales calls, the federal trade commission recommends that you
1* check to see that your number is on the registry. you can verify that your number is on the registry two ways: online at donotcall.gov (click on verify a registration), or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (tty 1-866-290-4236) from the phone number you want to verify. follow the prompts.
1 *you also can add your number to the registry using the same web site or phone number (call from the number you want to register). if you register online, you will receive an email from donotcall.gov as part of the confirmation process. you will need to click on the link in the email within 72 hours after you receive it. if you dont click on the link in the email, the number you tried to register will not be added to the registry, and telemarketers may continue to call.
1 * understand that some calls are not covered. once your number has been on the registry for 31 days, most telemarketing calls will stop. however, you still may get calls from - or on behalf of - political organizations, charities, and telephone
4* which statement best describes the authors purpose in writing this article?
a the author is explaining the history of telemarketing calls
b the author is informing people how to stop telemarketing calls
c the author is sharing the role of the federal trade commission
d the author is arguing for a better system against telemarketing calls

Explanation:

The article's title is "Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don't Want? Here's How to Stop Them", and it provides step-by-step instructions on verifying registry status, adding numbers to the registry, and explaining exceptions for calls. This directly focuses on informing readers how to stop unwanted telemarketing calls, matching option B. Options A, C, and D do not align: there is no history of telemarketing covered, the FTC's role is only a supporting detail, and the text does not argue for a new system.

Answer:

B. The author is informing people how to stop telemarketing calls