Question

【题目】 When we use the term “disability,” many people think about those obvious disabilities like blindness. However, disabilities also include a number of other conditions that typically are invisible (无形) to others such as hearing problems and sleep disorders. 【1】 For example, someone with sclerosis (硬化症) looks “normal” but has to use a parking space for people with disabilities.

No one really knows for sure whether someone has an invisible disability unless it is disclosed (公开). The decision about whether to disclose an invisible disability can weigh heavily on an individual, making social and work situations especially challenging. The burden of hiding a disability creates stress in social and work situations that might affect health and well-being badly.

【2】 It also increases the possibility that the person will find and develop a social support network with others who might have similar conditions or experiences.

Despite the benefits of disclosing, research reports that individuals with invisible disabilities often do not disclose their conditions. 【3】 Reasons might be as follows. First, even if protected by law from discrimination, they still face potential prejudice from others. Second, when someone who “looks normal” says he has a disability and requests special services, people might question whether the disability really exists. 【4】 Sometimes, people might experience the symptoms without realizing.

【5】 They must carefully weigh the potential benefits of not disclosing against the cost to health and well-being. We should be aware of the unique challenges facing people with invisible disabilities and put ourselves in their shoes.

A.Invisible disabilities are more difficult to cure.

B.These conditions can make everyday activities difficult.

C.Individuals with invisible disabilities should make wise decisions.

D.On the contrary, disclosure relieves the stress of hiding the condition.

E.They might assume the person is only trying to gain special privileges.

F.Otherwise, people with invisible disabilities should disclose their conditions.

G.This is especially true if they are young and have recently acquired the disability.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】G

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

本文是议论文。生活中除了有些人有明显的残疾外，还有些人有其他人看不见的残疾。对于隐形的残疾，有些人不愿意透漏病情。作者认为关于是否透漏病情，有无形残疾的人应该做出明智的决定，同时建议我们也要设身处地为他们着想。

【1】

此题线索是词汇复现。空前一句提到“然而残疾还包括其他一些通常是别人看不见的状况，例如听力问题和睡眠障碍”；选项B意思为：这些状况可能会使日常活动很困难。选项B中These conditions与空前一句中的“a number of other conditions”是词汇复现。故选B项。

【2】

此题线索是逻辑和词汇复现。上一段最后一句提到“隐藏残疾的负担在社会和工作环境中都会造成压力”；选项D意思为：相反，透露（残疾状况）可以减轻隐瞒病情的压力。选项D中“disclosure”“relieves the stress”分别与上一段最后一句中“hiding”“creates stress”是反义词复现；选项D中on the contrary 表示语义相反。故选D项。

【3】

此题线索是代词指代。选项G意思为：如果他们是年轻人和最近得了残疾的人，尤其是这样。选项G中this指代空前一句中的“有隐形残疾的人往往不透漏他们的病情。” 故选G项。

【4】

此题线索是代词指代。选项E意思为：他们可能会认为这个人只是试图获得特权。选项E中的they指代空前一句中的people；选项E是顺承空前一句的话题。故选E项。

【5】

选项C意思为：有无形障碍的人应该做出明智的决定。空后一句提到“他们必须仔细权衡不透露（残疾状况）的潜在好处和对他的健康和幸福的代价”，其中“weigh the potential benefits …against the cost”是对选项C中“make wise decisions”的进一步说明。故选C项。