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for -and persuade five companies to support us．Their ads on our site would help pay travel costs，and we’d promote their brands on our trip in exchange for their support．

With everything done，we took off on April 3．All spring and summer，we visited national landmarks and treasured lands. By August when we returned home，Michael’s company continued to slide and now may have to close

down．But we’ve made the travel a permanent part of our lives. What’s more，with a Chicago-based production company I've developed the Family Off Track brand by creating videos，educational programs and exhibits．And Michael has new ideas for management businesses．It's great to see the spark in hi s eyes again．

Now I feel it even more．Together we taught our kids a lesson：Nobody ever made history by living 100 percent by the book in times of recession(不景气)．

56．Michael was in low spirits because .

A. he couldn’t sleep well for many days B. he lost his interest in his business

C. his manager was about to fire him D. his company was in financial trouble

57．It can be inferred from the second paragraph that ．

A. chances could come when a family was in financial trouble

B. it is impossible for poor people to spare their time for traveling

C. the author’s plan would benefit the family in several aspects

D. their children's education would have to be stopped temporarily

58．How did they cover the cost of travelling?

A. By selling products for Michael’s company．

B. By providing advertisement service．

C. By teaching children on the way．

D. By establishing a shopping website．

59． .

A. the total recovery of the father’s company

B. their experiences of visiting beautiful places

C. opening a new window to their life

D. developing their the Family off Track brand