2010年湖南高考英语考试真题(4) _零起点英语_学习试题

Section C (12 marks)

Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Patents are busy people. If thay are working, they are usually not at home. 48 their children return from school. Sometimes it is necessary for a parent to write 49 after-school note for their children. They sometimes put the note on the kitchen table, the refrigerator, 50 another place where their children are sure to find it.

A note is often a 51 way to “talk”with a child than using the telephone. For one thing, parents have to think about 52 they want to say before they write. 53 another, the note lists all the information in one place. It is easy to read again and again. People often forget all the details that 54 hear in a telephone call. Finally, cell phones can be turned 55 or telephone calls not answered. For these reasons, after-school notes are very popular with parents.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For eaith of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits hest according to the information given in the passage.

LIPITOR

ABOUT LIPITOR

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

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 LIPITOR:

·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

POSSIBEE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPDOR

Sorbus 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 tired

·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 houratince your missed does, 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.

56.What is a major function of Lipitor?

A.To help quit smoking. B.To control blood pressure.

C.To improve unhealthy diet. D.To lower“bad”cholesterol.

57.Taking Lipitor is helpful for .

A.breast-feeding women B.women who are pregnant

C.adults having heart disease D.teenagers with liver problems

58.If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a does, you should .

A.change the amount of your next dose

B.eat more when taking your next dose

C.have dose as soon as you remembn.

D.take the next dose at your regclar time

59.Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

A.Face swelling. B.Upset stomach.

C.Kidney failure. D.Muscle weakness.

60.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To teach patients ways for quick recovery.

B.To wresent a report on a scientific research.

C.To show the importance of a good hfestyle.

D.To give information about a kind of medicine.