People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer some form of health problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by taking along an ample supply of aspirin or other pain reliever. Another common affliction is motion sickness caused by the constant movement of a vehicle. Ginger capsule, sold in most health food stores, have been found effective as a remedy. Other familiar problems include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and insect bites, which can be controlled with use of a repellent spray or ointment. For everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing bandage and antiseptic cream is recommended.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Frequent Travellers. B. Common Health Problems
C. Avoiding Travel Ailments D. Travelling for Business or Pleasure
2. According to the passage, travellers are most commonly bothered by ……….
A. sunburn C. insect bites B. headaches D. motion sickness
3. The word affliction can best be replaced by ………..
A. result B. experience C. supply D. ailment
4. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?
A. A moving vehicle B. Pain-killers C. Ginger capsules D. A first-aid kit
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a health problem?
A. Cold cream. B. Sunscreen. C. Repellent spray. D. Aspirin.
1 C
2 C
3 D
4 C
5 A
People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer some form of health problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by taking along an ample supply of aspirin or other pain reliever. Another common affliction is motion sickness caused by the constant movement of a vehicle. Ginger capsule, sold in most health food stores, have been found effective as a remedy. Other familiar problems include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and insect bites, which can be controlled with use of a repellent spray or ointment. For everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing bandage and antiseptic cream is recommended.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Frequent Travellers. B. Common Health Problems
C. Avoiding Travel Ailments D. Travelling for Business or Pleasure
2. According to the passage, travellers are most commonly bothered by ……….
A. sunburn C. insect bites B. headaches D. motion sickness
3. The word affliction can best be replaced by ………..
A. result B. experience C. supply D ailment
4. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?
A. A moving vehicle B. Pain-killers C. Ginger capsules D. A first-aid kit
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a health problem?
A. Cold cream. B. Sunscreen. C. Repellent spray. D. Aspirin.