1994年高考英语全国卷 - 阅读理解B

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.
你总能读懂药瓶上的说明吗？你知道“谨遵医嘱”是什么意思吗？阅读以下说明，看你是否理解。

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.
为了减轻疼痛，用水服药两片，然后根据需要每8小时服用一片。为了夜间和清晨缓解疼痛，睡前服用两片。24小时内服用的药片不得超过6片。

For children six to twelve years old，give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask your doctor's advice.
6至12岁的孩子，用量减半。6岁以下的儿童，咨询医生的建议。

Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.
如果服药后出现躁动或失眠症状，请减少药量。