The first penny will be released into circulation on February 12, 2009, Lincoln's 200th birthday. This day is also the 100th anniversary of the release of the first penny, on February 12, 1909. One new coin will be released into circulation every three months in 2009.

　　"This is an important occasion in the history of our nation's coin-age because these designs represent the first change in the Lincoln cent in half a century," said Director Moy. A commemorative (纪念性的) Lincoln silver dollar will also be released in 2009.

　　56. Why does the United States Mint get the Lincoln cent changed? ______________

　　A. Because the design is out of date.

　　B. Because the design doesn’t match Lincoln’s life.

　　C. Because the old coin is hard to be released into circulation.

　　D. Because the country wants to honor Lincoln on his 200th birthday.

　　57. Which is the correct order of the new coins according to the description in the passage?

　　A. a, b, c, d

　　B. b, a, d, c

　　C. c, d, a, b

　　D. b, c, a, d

　　58. How many new Lincoln coins will be released in 2009? ______________

　　A. One.

　　B. Three.

　　C. Four.

　　D. Five.

　　59. All the newly designed coins feature the following EXCEPT _____.

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