English Studies - Grade 9

English Studies
Grade 9
25/5/20

Reading to answer specific questions
Note: You already know that the first step you take when you are faced with the task of reading a comprehension passage is to read the comprehension questions. This will help you to find answers to the questions very easily as you read.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

A drug is any chemical substance order than food which is intended to affect the structure and function of the body. Any drug can ba harmful if taken in a dose not prescribed or taken too frequently for unjustified reasons.

Drug use refers to the taking of medication for an intended purpose in an appropriate amount, frequency, strength and proper manner. It has been discovered, however, that many people divert the use of drugs from the original purpose for which drugs were meant. Drugs can be used for various reasons. They can be used to relieve pain after injury or during illness, to relieve insomnia(lack of sleep), therefore, to induce sleep. Many drugs are used to treat ailments or diseases. Drugs can also stimulate organs or body functions, calm mental patients(e.g tranquilizers), as well as treat or calm epileptic seizures.

Drug misuse is the practice of using drugs for pleasure rather than for medical reasons. It is the use of drugs without medically valid prescriptions. Even when drugs are prescribed they may be misused if not taken in the right quantity, and for the correct length of time.

Drug abuse is the indescriminate, delibrate, excessive and persistent intake of chemical substances for purposes other than medical in a manner that can have a detrimental effect on the drug takers mental, physical, social or emotional health.

Drug addiction is the continuing, uncontrolled, compulsive use of a drug, not only to induce intoxication but to escape the torture of its withdrawal. An altered state of  bodily function is established and when the drug is withdrawn, distressing symptoms set in. There is physical (organic and systemic) dependence - a condition in which the user has a compelling desire to continue taking the drugs either to experience its effect or to avoid the discomfort of it's absence.

QUESTIONS
1. According to the passage, drugs can be used for the following except
A insomnia
B stimulating of organ function
C relieving pain
D increasing anger

2. According to the passage, when drugs are unselectively, intentionally and unreasonably used, then this is a case of
A drug misuse.
B drug use
C drug abuse
D drug infuse

3. Using drugs for enjoyment is also known as
A drug abuse
B drug misuse
C drug use
D valid prescription.

4. Drug that makes people to relax is called
A epileptic seizure
B tranquilizer
C tantaliser
D medication
5. From the passage, a person who irresponsibly takes drugs is a
A drug addict
B drug abuser
C drug user
D drug misuse

Good luck!

Clara O.