单选题 {{B}}Task 2{{/B}}
This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
To reduce pain, take two tablets with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor's advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.
单选题 How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。根据第二段最后一句和第==段第一句可知,大于12岁的孩子24小时内最多可服用6片药,故选C。
单选题 How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。根据第二段最后一句和第三段第一句可知,大于12岁的孩子24小时内最多可服用6片药,而6到12岁之间的孩子应该减半,也就是3片,其中只有C合适,因为D超过了剂量,故选C。
单选题 What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。根据最后一段可知,如果服药后有不安或失眠的现象就应该减小剂量,故选D。
单选题 It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine______.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。根据第三段第二句可知,如果孩子小于6岁就应该征求医生的意见,也就是说这种药可能对小孩子有危害,故选B。
单选题 This text is most probably taken from a______.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 主旨推断题。通读全文可知,这是一份药品使用说明书,也就是可能来自一瓶药,故选D。