Question

Read the following directions on a bottle of medicine：

“Take two tablets(药片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required, For maximum night-time and early morning relief, take two tablets at bed - time, Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.

For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount for a grownup. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”

1.The directions on this medicine bottle clearly warn the patient not to take more than     .

A．twenty-four tablets a day.                 B．eight tablets a day.

C．six tablets a day.                        D．three tablets a day.

2.We can infer from the directions that _______.

A．the medicine could cause some people to feel nervous.

B．children may take the same amount that grown-ups take.

C．one may not take this medicine before going to bed.

D．the medicine is a liquid.

3.If one cannot sleep, it is suggested that he _________ .

A．take two tablets before going to bed.

B．take less than two tablets before going to bed.

C．stop taking the medicine.

D．ask advice of a doctor.

4.Obviously the medicine _________ .

A．may be dangerous to small children.

B．cannot be taken by children under twelve years old.

C．may be taken by children but not by grown-ups.

D．may be taken by grown-ups but not by children.

5.What does the underlined word “ restlessness” in the last paragraph mean?

A．失眠             B．过敏             C．心悸             D．坐立不安

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于药物使用说明，在文章中仔细说明了该药物的服用剂量和注意事项。

1.C 细节题。根据第二段最后一句Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.说明每天不要超过6片，故C正确。

2.A 推理题。根据文章最后一句Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”说明如果出现紧张等症状，请减少药量，故A正确。

3.B 细节题。根据第二段For maximum night-time and early morning relief, take two tablets at bed – time说明在睡觉之前最多服用2片。

4.A 推理题。根据文章第三段For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount for a grownup. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor’s advice.说明这种药物对孩子是有危险的，故A正确。

5.D 推理题。根据Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”说明这里的restlessness,中的rest指休息，根据构词法，该词是指无法休息，故D项正确。

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