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About aspirin:
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 flu-like 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 breast-feeding. 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 ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24 -hour 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 effectiveness.
?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.
1. In which case will you take aspirin according to the text?
A. Stomachache. B. Fever.
C. Breathlessness. D. Nosebleed.
2. How many tablets can you take aspirin at most in any 24 -hour period?
A. 12. B. 18.
C. 20. D. 5.
3. What type of writing is this text?
A. A hospital announcement. B. A medical report.
C. A doctor’s suggestions list. D. Medical instructions.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍阿司匹林的服用说明。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中It is also suitable to treat colds and flu-like symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature.可知，人们“发烧”时服用阿司匹林。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据How to take aspirin中Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24 -hour period.可知，在24小时内最多服用12片阿司匹林。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段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 flu-like symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature.可知本文在介绍阿司匹林的服用说明。故选D。
