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(2019·南昌模拟)
About aspirin (阿司匹林):
Aspirin is a commonly used drug which can be taken to relieve discomfort caused by numerous medical problems including headaches, toothache, inflammation and infections.It is also suitable to treat colds and flulike symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature.
Who can take aspirin?
Adults and children over 16 years of age.
Who should not take aspirin?
·Women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.Aspirin may harm your unborn baby.
·Women who are breastfeeding.Aspirin can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
·People who have any problems with the way the liver works or with the way the kidneys work.
How to take aspirin:
Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk.
·The recommended dose (剂量) ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24hour period.
·You must not take these tablets with any other medicine which contains any aspirin or painkiller.
How to store aspirin:
·Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
·Store aspirin in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
·Do not put aspirin in the bathroom because the dampness there can cause it to lose its effectivenss.
·Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.
Possible side effects:
·Feeling sick, increased risk of bleeding, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common.If these effects continue, contact your doctor.
·Ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and mental confusion are rare.If these occur, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor for further advice.
语篇解读:本文主要对药品阿司匹林的适用症状、适用人群、如何服用等问题进行了说明。
1.In which case will you take aspirin according to the text?
A.Stomachache. B.Fever.
C.Breathlessness. D.Nosebleed.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“It is also suitable to treat colds and flulike symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature”可知,阿司匹林也适用于治疗感冒和类似流感的症状,有利于退热,故选B。
2.How many times can you take aspirin at most in a day?
A.6. B.4.
C.5. D.3.
解析:选A 数字计算题。根据How to take aspirin中的“The recommended dose (剂量) ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24hour period”可知,一天服用阿司匹林的次数最多是:12/2=6(次),故选A。
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.An announcement. B.A medical report.
C.An official guide. D.Medical instructions.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据对全文的整体理解可知,本文是一篇药品说明书,对药品阿司匹林的适用症状、适用人群、如何服用等问题进行了详细的介绍,故选D。