Soal dan Pembahasan TBI (Reading Comprehension) Bagian 6

  1. Soal
  2. Reading Comprehension

    DOSAGE: Adults twelve years old and over take two  teaspoonfuls  as  needed,  not  to  exceed fifteen teaspoonfuls per day. Children six years old to twelve years old take half of the adult dosage, not to exceed seven teaspoonfuls per day.

    WARNING: Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Do not administer to children under six years old or to individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes. This preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this  medication. Chronic cough is dangerous. If relief does not occur within three days,  discontinue  use  and  consult  your physician.



  1. According to the direction, which of the following people should take the medication?

    1. Someone with high blood pressure.
    2. Someone with diabetes.
    3. Someone under six years old.
    4. Someone who has a cough.
    Jawaban : d

    Lihat dua kalimat terakhir pada paragraf kedua; “Cronic cough is dangerous”



  2. One of the side effects of taking the medicine is that of ....

    1. feeling sleepy
    2. coughing
    3. high blood pressure
    4. addiction
    Jawaban : a

    Lihat kalimat ke- paragraf ke-2; drowsiness = mengantuk = feeling sleepy

  3.  A ten-year-old child should ...

    1. not take this prescription.
    2. take two teaspoonfuls of this prescription.
    3. take one teaspoonful of this prescription.
    4. take one-half teaspoonful of this prescription.
    Jawaban : c

    Lihat kalimat kedua paragraph pertama; untuk anak (6-12 tahun), dosisnya adalah setengah dari dosis orang dewasa.