Question

a. reading
read the information. then answer the questions.
#1
warning: smoking increases your risk of heart and lung disease.
#2
high in sodium. may increase your risk of heart disease.
#3
may contain nuts. manufactured in a facility that also produces tree nuts.
#4
may cause dizziness. do not take on an empty stomach.
b. questions

1. what do readings 1–4 have in common?

a) they are all food labels.
b) they are all health warnings.
c) they are all prescription labels.

1. which warning will you find on a pack of cigarettes?

a) #1
b) #2
c) #3

1. which warning will you find on a prescription bottle?

a) #2
b) #3
c) #4

1. which is a warning for people with allergies?

a) #1
b) #2
c) #3

1. what type of product is most likely to have warning #2?

a) an unhealthy snack
b) an alcoholic beverage
c) a tobacco product

1. read #4 again. take your medication right after breakfast because...

a) you don’t want to feel dizzy.
b) you want a cigarette.
c) you want to drive to work.

1. copy the warning that tells a teen not to smoke.

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option a: #1 is about smoking (not food), so wrong.
• Option b: #1 (smoking - health), #2 (sodium - health), #3 (allergens - health), #4 (medication - health). All relate to health warnings.
• Option c: #1, #2, #3 aren't prescription labels.

• #1 warns about smoking and heart/lung disease, which is typical for cigarette packs. #2 is about sodium, #3 about allergens.

• #4 says "May cause dizziness. Do NOT take on an empty stomach" which is typical for prescription meds. #2 is sodium, #3 is allergens.

Answer:

b) They are all health warnings.

Question 2