More perhaps than any other European nation, the Swiss have got used to looking after foreign travelers. As early as the 18th century, wealthy French, Germans and Italians were treating the country as an amusement center while, in the 19th century, it became the major holiday playground for the British nobles. Today, it attracts visitors from all over the world.

    The Swiss are clear about the importance of tourism to their economy, which makes up about eight percent of the Gross Domestic Product, and helps industry greatly. Managers of hotels from all over the world go to Switzerland to learn how to do the job, and a high standard can be expected from the great majority of the country’s hotels, most of which are small and pride themselves on personalized service. Public transport is the best in Europe. Both the Swiss Federal railways and the private railways are fully electric-powered, and the total network consists of about 5,000 kilometers of track.

    Under the Fly Baggage system passengers can check luggage in at 116 railway stations and have it automatically transferred to their flight. The national highway system is equally well planned, and the mountain roads offer views of some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. Also serving the mountains is an effective system of railways and cable ways, while more than 160 passenger cars cross the lakes and rivers. Hiking in the mountains is equally popular with Swiss nationals and foreign visitors. For those who want to view the country from a great height without having to climb the mountain themselves, it is always possible to take in the view from a balloon.

Compared with other European countries, Switzerland ________.

A. places more importance on entertainment

B. thinks more about foreign travelers

C. has more convenient public transport

D. has more five-star hotels

According to the passage, Switzerland is now visited by ________.

A. wealthy French people        B. rich Germans and Italians

C. British nobles               D. people from various countries

According to the passage we learn that ________.

A. most of the hotels in Switzerland are big

B. all the hotels in Switzerland offer exactly the same service

C. most of the hotels in Switzerland offer first class service

D. the hotels in Switzerland are accustomed to learning from the rest of the world

The Fly Rail Baggage system is a service to transport your luggage between the railway station and ________.

A. the airport          B. the hotel    C. the motorway station     D. the cable ways

The passage mainly tells us about ________.

A. scenery in Switzerland           B. the life in Switzerland

C. tourism in Switzerland           D. the transportation in Switzerland

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” 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:
1.People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise.
2.Adults and children over 10.
Who should NOT take Lipitor?
3.Women who are pregnant, or may become pregnant, Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.
4.Women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
5.People with liver problems.
Possible side effects of Lipitor
Serious side effects in a small number of people:
6.Muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure.
7.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:
8.Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially you have a fever or feel very fired.
9.Swelling of the face, lips, tongues and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
10.     Stomach pain.
Some common side effects of Lipitor are:
11.     Muscle pain.
12.     Upset stomach.
13.     Changes in some blood test.
How to take Lipitor
Do:
☆ Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.
☆ Try to eat heart-healthy foods while taking 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 you missed a dose, wait. Take the next dose at your next time.
Don’t:
14.     Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
15.     Do not start new medicine before talking to your doctor.
【小题1】 What is the major function of Lipitor?
A.To help to cure liver problems.
B.To control blood pressure.
C.To help to deal with muscle problems.
D.To lower “bad” cholesterol.
【小题2】 According to the passage, taking Lipitor is beneficial to _________.
A.breast-feeding women
B.children suffering from stomach
C.adults having heart trouble
D.teenagers with muscle problems
【小题3】If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, what should you do?
A.Reduce the amount of your next dose.
B.Eat more when taking your next dose.
C.Have a dose as soon as you remember missing it.
D.Just take the next dose at your regular time.
【小题4】 Which of the following is the common side effect of taking Lipitor?
A.Throat swellingB.Upset stomach.
C.Kidney failure.D.Muscle weakness.

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” 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 l0
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
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.
【小题1】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.
【小题2】Taking Lipitor is helpful for  _________.    
A.breast-feeding womenB.women who are pregnant
C.adults having heart diseaseD.teenagers with liver problems
【小题3】If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _________.      .
A.change the amount of your next dose
B.eat more when taking your next dose
C.have a dose as soon as you remember
D.take the next dose at your regular time
【小题4】Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?
A.Face swelling.B.Upset stomach.
C.Kidney failure.D.Muscle weakness.

Don’t get mad--- get promoted
When it comes to succeeding at work, conventional wisdom says you should check your emotions at the door. But Anne Kreamer, the author of the new book It’s Always Personal, disagrees. “It reduces people’s ability to bring their best selves to their work,” she says. ___1___ Here’s how to turn your emotions into opportunities.
__2___
How to get promoted: Engage in joint(联合的)problem solving.
Losing your temper at work is “universally uncool,” say Kreamer. But opening your emotional floodgates strategically can lead to solutions if both sides are willing to work together. ___3___ “The specific time and private space establishes boundaries so you have a greater chance of achieving a constructive outcome and maintaining the relationship,” Kreamer adds.
I feel: Afraid and anxious.
How to get promoted: Improve planning skills.
___4___ Identify what’s behind your fear and take specific action --- ask your manager for details and take on some responsibilities. You’ll calm down and do a better job. “No boss minds helping an eager employee learn something new, but every boss hates having to deal with a bungled(搞糟了的) project,” says Kreamer.
I feel: Happy.
How to get promoted: Increase creativity and productivity.
When you’re in a positive mood, your brain activity actually shifts, says Kreamer. “Your focus deepens, and your dopamine(多巴胺) levels increase. ___5___”

A.I feel: Angry.
B.I feel: like crying.
C.This helps you see things from a different perspective.
D.It’s a signal that there’s a problem that needs to be solved.
E. Are you clear about an assignment or underprepared for a meeting?
F. Instead, Kreamer suggests acting on your feelings can help you do a good job.
G. Rather than face the offender in the heat of the moment, schedule a one-on-one meeting.

Free Fun Guides

Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25

  What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.

Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego.

   Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead.

Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands

  Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free.

   If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them.

 

Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble!

  If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!

  It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport.

 

FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October

  Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.

  While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.

  Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.

 

1.What is new about this year’s Museum Day?

   A. People can visit a museum for free     B. Two museums offer free admission

   C. People will get free tickets online      D. Some museums open for free on Sunday

2.How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events?

   A. It comes on Sept. 25            B. Visitors may offer help

   C. All can visit the parks for free     D. Visitors may choose what to do

3. How can kids get a free book?

   A. By choosing one of the books they have read    B. By downloading and printing out a passport

   C. By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble   D. By listening to B & N’s free online stories

4.Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

   A. They take place once a year             B. They last for the same length of time

   C. The tickets can be used in any U.S cities   D. The same number of free tickets is given away

5. The main purpose of the passage is to      .

   A. help people who are very poor          B. introduce ways to save money

   C. give guidance on how to have some fun   D. provide information about free things to do

 

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