【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 ng the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on fighting against colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking overthecounter remedy, the sooner relief will e. The mon cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause colds, while the flu is caused by three viruses－ flu A,B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine(疫苗 ), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and mon cold have many similarities , there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever , sore throat and body aches e on suddenly and are more serious than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flulike symptoms. Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with overthecounter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (綜合癥 ), a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the mon cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one. 59． According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help . A. shorten the time of the illness B. the patient buy medicine over the counter C. the patient obtain cheaper drugs D. prevent people from catching colds and the flu 60． We learn from the passage that . A. one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu B. aspirin should not be included in overthecounter medicines for the flu C. delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system D. overthecounter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu 61． According to the passage, to fight against the flu effectively, . A. one should identify the virus which causes it 第 7 頁 共 21 頁 B. one should consult a doctor as soon as possible C. one should take medicine upon catching the disease D. one should remain careful when the disease is spreading 62． Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold? A. A stuffy nose. B. A high temperature. C. A sore throat. D. A dry cough. C What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a parttime job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may bee interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a parttime job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs(笨拙 ) when you handle tools。 perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be sorry for it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. 63． The writer thinks that for a student to have a parttime job is probably . A. a waste of time that could have been spent on study B. useful for his future work C. the only way to earn extra money D. a good way to find out his weak points 64． According to the passage, if a student’s school record is not good, he . A. will be a plete failure in his future work B. may not find a suitable job C. will regret not having worked harder at school D. may do well in his future work 65． Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for jobhunting according to the author? A. Mathematics. B. English. C. Technical Drawing. D. History. 66． The whole passage is mainly on . A. choosing a career according to what one is skilled in B. acquiring knowledge by working hard at school C. finding one’s strong and weak points D. developing one’s abilities useful in school work D 第 8 頁 共 21 頁 Connie39。s picture focuses on the benefit of using alternative energy sources like wind and