57.What does the underlined word "cherish" mean?

A.Treasure.      B.Waste.      C.Own.  D.Save.

58.From his experience, the author learns that _______.

A.everybody can have a happy life through efforts

B.every day in our lives is worth cherishing

C.enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

D.everybody will have some things left to do after his death

59.What does the author write this passage for?

A.To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

B.To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law's words.

C.To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

D.To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

60.What's the best title for this passage?

A.Every Day Is a Gift

B.My Sister Jan

C.What Is the Meaningful Life Like

D.The Most Important Time in Your Life

B

When Charles Stratton was five, he stopped growing.His mother took him to see the famous showman, P.T.Barnum, and thought a small person would be the perfect addition to his show.He hired Charles' parents along with him, and they traveled around the world together.

He gave the two-foot-tall Charles a new name, general Tom Thumb.He taught Tom how to sing, dance, act, and tell jokes.When he felt Tom was ready to perform on stage, he made up ads.To stir up great interest, he said that Tom was eleven years old and had come from England.

Tom's act was very popular and brought in a lot of money.By the time Tom was an adult, he had grown very rich.He had become a billionaire at the age of twenty-five.

Fortunately for Tom, Mr.Barnum added more little people to his show, and Tom became lucky in love as well.One of the little people was Lavonia Warren, a school teacher.Tom was able to win her love, and they married.

The ceremony and reception were the talk of the town.They were attended by many rich and famous people and by about, two thousand guests.Crowds filled the.Street of New York to have a look at their tiny wedding carriage.The.couple even met with President Abraham Lincoln on their honeymoon, just before going to live in Tom's house in Connecticut.

Their wedding, which took place during the Civil War, provided a welcome escape from the sad problems of war.Not willing to let.this bit of sunshine fade, communities throughout the country held Tom Thumb' s weddings.In these weddings, small boys and girls, all dressed up, went through marriage ceremony for fun.

61."the talk of the town" means _______.

A.they were in the newspaper

B.people spread mean rumors about, them

C.they were the most popular things happening

D.they were discussed in a city meeting ?

62.What does the author think about Tom-Thumb’s wedding?

A.People gave it too much of their attention.

B.It helped people cheer up in a dark time.

C.It was funny and ridiculous.

D.Tom and Lavonia were stupid.

63.Which of the following is the best clue to the fact that Tom was smart?

A.He became a billionaire at twenty-five.

B.He learned how to sing, dance, and act at a very young age.

C.He met with President Lincoln during his honeymoon.

D.He married a school teacher.

64.It was very funny when Tom danced on a wooden plate held by a person who was eight feet tall because _____.

A.the wooden plate would make it sound as of Tom were tap dancing

B.it made Tom feel taller

C.the eight-foot-tall man was the only tall person Tom trusted

D.the difference between them would make Tom look even smaller

65.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A.Weddings always make people feel full of sunshine.

B.People are always disappointed during wartime.

C.Entertainment can serve an important purpose.

D.People should be married even if they are small.

C LIPITOR

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Lipitor is a prescription medicine.Along with diet and exercise, it lowers(降低)"bad"cholesterol(胆固醇)in your blood.It can also raise "good" cholesterol.

Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking.

WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?

Who can take LIPITOR:

●People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise

●Adults and children over 10

Who should NOT take DIPITOR:

●Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant.Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.

●Women who are breast-feeding.Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.

●People with liver(肝脏) problems

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR

Serious side effects in a small number of people:

●Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney (肾脏) problems, including kidney failure

●Liver problems,.Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.

Call your doctor right away if you have：

●Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very fired

●Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing

●Stomach pain

Some common side effects of LIPITOR are:

●Muscle pain

●Upset stomach

●Changes in some blood tests

HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR

DO：

●Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.

●Try to eat heart-healthy 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,.

66.What is a major function of Lipitor?

A.To lower "bad" cholesterol.    B.To control blood pressure.

C.To improve unhealthy diet.     D.To help quit smoking.

67.Taking Lipitor is helpful for ___       。

A.adults having heart disease     B.women who are pregnant

C.breast-feeding women          D.teenagers with liver problems

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

A.change the amount of your next dose

B.take the next dose at your regular time

C.have a dose as soon as you remember

D.eat more when taking your next dose