Label (Short Functional Text)

 Labels

 /ˈleɪbl/means a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it. (Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary)

Label adalah tempelan kertas atau keterangan yang terdapat di bagian luar kemasan suatu produk/barang. Pada produk label biasanya terdapat kalimat yang menjelaskan isi, keunggulan produk, petunjuk penggunaan, komposisi produk, serta indikasi. Label sering kita jumpai pada kemasan makanan, minuman, obat-obatan dan peralatan elektronik.

Test yourself !

Read the text below and answer answer questions 1 to 3.

Usages :
• Temporarily relives nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis 
• Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): 
- runny nose 
- sneezing 
- itching of the nose or throat 
- itchy, watery eyes 
• Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose 

Directions :
Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24- hour period
Age Dose adults and children over 12 years 4 tsp every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years 2 tsp every 4 hours
Children under 6 years old ask a doctor

1. From the label above we know that ....
     A. This medicine is only for adult
     B. This medicine is in the form of syrup
     C. Stomachache can be cured with this medicine
     D. Children under 12 cannot take this medicine

2. Who must consult to the doctor before taking this medicine?
     A. Adult
     B. Children under 6 years
     C. Children 12 years and over
     D. Children 6 to under 12 years

3. "Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose" The underlined word has similar meaning with ....
     A. Damage
     B. Recall
     C. Rehabilitate
     D. Provide

Read the following text to answer questions number 4 and 5.

SUPPLEMENTS FACTS
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Serving size: 1 tablet
Servings per container: 30
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Amount of serving % Daily value
Vitamin C (as non acidic calcium ascorbate) 250 mg 416,67 mg
Calcium (as calcium ascorbate) 50 mg 7,14 mg
Citrus bioflavonoid* 50 mg
Rutin* 25 mg
Hesperidin* 25 mg
Rose hips* 125 mg
Acerola* 5 mg
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*Daily value not established
Suggested use: 1 tablet after meal
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This product contains no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, milk, egg, sugar, chemical solvent, starch or gluten.
4. What is the purpose of the text?
     A. To advertise a supplement for woman
     B. To describe a product for adult
     C. To give detailed information about the supplement
     D. To tell the value of a supplement

5. “This product contains no artificial …”
The word “artificial” in the sentence means ….
     A. Original
     B. Pure
     C. Unnatural
     D. Inexpensive