HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR

Do：

·Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.

·Try to eat heart­healthy foods while you take Lipitor.

·Take Lipitor at any time of day，with or without food.

·If you miss a dose (一剂)，take it as soon as you remember.But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，wait.Take the next dose at your regular time.

Don't：

·Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.

·Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor. 　　

　　【语篇解读】　本文为应用文，是一则能改善胆固醇水平的药品Lipitor的使用说明。

　　1．What is a major function of Lipitor?

　　A．To help quit smoking.

　　B．To control blood pressure.

　　C．To improve unhealthy diet.

　　D．To lower "bad" cholesterol.

　　D　[细节理解题。根据"ABOUT LIPITOR"部分中的"it lowers 'bad' cholesterol in your blood"可知，这种药(Lipitor)的主要功能是降低血液中的不良胆固醇。故选D项。]

　　2．If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose，you should ．

　　A．change the amount of your next dose

　　B．eat more when taking your next dose

　　C．have a dose as soon as you remember

　　D．take the next dose at your regular time

D　[细节理解题。根据"HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR"部分中DO的第四条可知，如果超过12个小时没有按时服药的话，要等到下一次正常的服药时间再服。故