2005年1月大学英语四级考试试题

   Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.

   There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.

11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help

A) shorten the duration of the illness       

B) the patient buy medicine over the counter

C) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs

D) prevent people from catching colds and the flu

12. We learn from the passage that

A) one doesn't need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu

B) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu

C) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system

13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,          .