(39-43). Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
I get a lot of letters at this time of the year from people complaining that
they have a cold which won't go away. There are so many different stories
about how to prevent or cure a cold that it's often difficult to know what to do.
Although colds are rarely dangerous, except for people who are already weak,
such as the elderly or young babies, they are always uncomfortable and usually
most unpleasant. Of course, you can buy lots of medicines which will help to
make your cold less unpleasant, but you must remember that nothing can
actually cure a cold or make it go away faster. Another thing is that any
medicine which is strong enough to make you feel better could be dangerous if
you are already taking drugs for some other illness so always with your chem-
ist or doctor to see whether they are all right for you. And remember they
might make you sleepy - please don't try to drive if they do! Lastly, as far as
avoiding colds is concerned, whatever you may be told about magic foods or
drinks, the best answer is to keep strong and healthy - you'll have less chance
of catching a cold, and if you do, it shouldn't be so bad!
39. This is from
a. a doctor's notebook
c. a magazine
40. What is the writer's intention?
a. to write in an amusing way
c. to complain about colds
41. Who should talk to the doctor before
a. People who are already weak.
c. People who drive to work.
b. a diary
d. a school biology book.
b. to give general advice
d. to describe personal experience.
buying medicine for a cold?
b. People who catch a bad cold.
d. People who are already taking drugs.
42. What is the writer's opinion of 'magic food and drink'?
a. The writer believes in it.
b. The writer doesn't believe in it.
d. The writer is interested in it.
c. The writer is concerned about it
43. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. Colds are not very often dangerous.
b. Colds cannot be cured or prevented.
c. Colds are uncomfortable and unpleasant.
d. Colds might make you sleepy.