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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 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 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 in breathing, dizziness, and mental confusion are rare.If these occur, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor for further advice.
语篇导读 本文主要对药品阿司匹林进行了说明。
1．In which case will you take aspirin according to the text?
A．Stomachache. B．Fever.
C．Breathlessness. D．Nosebleed.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据About aspirin下面的最后一句可知，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项。
2．How many times can you take aspirin at most in a day?
A．6. B．4.
C．5. D．3.
解析 A 数字计算题。根据How to take aspirin下面的The recommended does(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项。
3．What type of writing is this text?
A．An announcement.
B．A medical report.
C．An official guide.
D．Medical instructions.
解析 D 文章出处题。根据文章内容可推知，本文是一篇药品说明书，故选D项。
