11. a great many 许多

10. last days of one's life 生命的最后日子

9. medicine for cold 感冒药

8. cheer up 使振奋，使高兴

7. free from 不受……影响，没有……

6. lack of 缺乏

5. fear of disease 怕疾病

4. suffer from 患……病

3. break down 损坏

2. get tested for 测试