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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best word or expression to fill
answer for the questions below. the spaces in the passage.

1. It is pointed out in the passage that invisible Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, also
illnesses and disabilities ----. known as Stoneman Syndrome, is a rare genetic
A) are classified as ‘invisible’ because they disorder that affects only about one in two million
do not exhibit the same level of severity as people worldwide. The condition is caused by a
visible conditions (1)‑‑‑‑ in the ACVR1 gene, which leads to
B) solely consist of psychological disorders, abnormal bone growth and the formation of
such as anxiety, due to the absence of extra bone in soft tissues, resulting in physical
observable symptoms deformities, chronic pain, and limited mobility.
C) cannot be detected by diagnostic tests, and Coping with this illness can be a constant
challenge, (2)‑‑‑‑ even simple activities like sitting
there is no specific treatment available for or walking can become exceedingly difficult. The
such ailments main goal of the treatment is to control symptoms
D) refer to non-existent medical conditions, and prevent new bone formation (3)‑‑‑‑ the use
and those suffering from such ailments are of medication and physical therapy. However,
seeking attention in severe cases, surgery might be needed
E) are diseases that are not visible to the naked to remove excess bone and restore mobility
eye but have the same level of impact as (4)‑‑‑‑ these therapeutic methods. Despite
visible ones the difficulties associated with Fibrodysplasia
Ossificans Progressiva, medical advancements
(5)‑‑‑‑ a greater understanding of the disease and
2. According to the passage, getting an accurate potential treatments, providing hope for those
diagnosis for such diseases is challenging affected by the condition.
because ----.
1.
A) healthcare providers are not sufficiently A) variation B) revision
equipped to diagnose these types of illnesses
B) the symptoms they display are not distinctive C) mutation D) replication
and can be easily mistaken for other medical E) habituation
ailments
C) individuals afflicted with these diseases deal
with the prejudices and misconceptions of 2.
others A) nor B) or
D) the technological advancements currently C) yet D) as
available are insufficient to effectively detect
these types of illnesses E) so
E) many individuals neglect their well-being,
although a basic blood test can quickly identify 3.
their medical status A) about B) through

C) for D) over
E) of
3. What is the main purpose of the author?
A) To highlight the significance of early
diagnosis and treatment in curing invisible 4.
diseases A) along with B) on behalf of
B) To provide the reader with brief information C) such as D) contrary to
on the treatment options currently available
C) To explain the difference between illnesses E) regardless of
that are invisible and those that are visible
D) To confront the reader with the difficulties that 5.
individuals with invisible illnesses encounter A) would lead to B) was leading to
E) To warn the reader of the consequences of C) have led to D) had led to
misdiagnosis and its impact on the quality of
life E) lead to
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