Question

Depressed people can be very difficult to be around，and yet they need more than the usual amount of support and understanding from their friends and family.

The anger and lack of concern that a depressed person may have for people close to him or her can be very disturbing to someone who's trying to help.At such times，the sincerity of a friend or a family member is questioned when the depressed person doesn't feel worthy of someone's friendship.Withdrawal from others can make it nearly impossible to encourage a depressed person to enter into activities that may help pull him or her out of the depression.

It is frequently difficult for a depressed person to carry on a conversation.Attempts to help may be met with defensiveness and verbal attacks.While being supportive and understanding，the friend of a family member must be careful not to do too many things for the depressed person.There is a very thin line between being supportive and being overly protective.Too much“doing for” can be a disservice(幫倒忙)．

You can best help a friend or relative who is depressed by considering the following points：

◆Do not moralize.Don't pressure him or her to “put on a happy face，” or to “snap out of it.” Often the person will feel even worse after hearing such words.

◆When you are alone with your depressed friend，you might say something like，“I've noticed lately that you seem down.I care about you and would like to listen to what you're thinking about.” Then be a good listener.

◆Don't say，“I know exactly how you feel.” You probably don't.But if you've had similar experiences，sharing those may help.Say things like，“This happened to me.It might help you.” Or “I know some of what you must be feeling.”

◆Urge him or her to get professional help if necessary.Offer to accompany your friend on the first visit if it will be easier for the person.

1.．The above passage is mainly intended for ________.

A．a(chǎn) doctor who works with a depressed person

B．a(chǎn) depressed person

C．one who lives with a depressed person

D．a(chǎn)n expert who gives advice to a depressed person

2.Too much “doing for” can ________.

A．cause more severe depression

B．give the depressed person courage

C．result in defensiveness from the depressed person

D．be of no help to the depressed person

3.What are you advised to say to a depressed person?

A．Try to look happy and you'll be better.

B．I know exactly how you feel.

C．I had a similar experience.And it might help you.

D．Cheer up and get rid of your depression.

4.We can infer from the second paragraph that a depressed person ________.

A．is willing to appreciate the sincerity of a friend or a family member

B．has a sense of pride of his own

C．may do something unreasonable to your friendship

D．is likely to doubt the purpose of a friend or family member

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.D

3.C

4.C

【解析】

1.答案　C　[推理判斷題。從文章中間You can best help a friend or relative who is depressed by considering the following points可知，只有C項符合邏輯。]

2.2】答案　D　[細(xì)節(jié)理解題。理解文章第三段最后一句可知，為抑郁癥病人做太多的事情會幫倒忙。]

you've had similar experiences，sharing those may help。]

3.3】答案　C　[推理判斷題。綜合文章后半部分各處的信息可知，C項符合文章的敘述But if

4.4】答案　C　[推理判斷題。從文章第二段可知，你關(guān)心抑郁癥病人時，他們有時候會向你發(fā)火，不領(lǐng)情。]