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OPTION A: “Bullying at school”

ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-3 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

1 Is bullying restricted to physical abuse? Explain.

No, it isn’t. Bullying also involves verbal and gestural insults, threats and mistreatment.

2 According to studies, what factors may contribute to the existence of bullying?

Some studies have determined that physical strong of the children and their social background are some factors that promote bullying.

3 Are disciplinary measures the most recommended way of dealing with bullies?

No, they aren’t. It’s better help them to modify their bad conducts, thoughts and manners.

ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

4 “Bullying started in 1970”. False: Unfortunately, bullying among schoolchildren is certainly an old phenomenon (line 4).

 5 “School bullies can become criminals as adults”. True: former school bullies are more likely than other pupils to engage in serious crime later in their lives. (Lines 14-15)

II * USE OF ENGLISH 6 FIND IN THE TEXT ONE OPPOSITE FOR “narrow” “(ADJECTIVE). broad

7 WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADVERB?: Fast / likely / friendly / slowly.

8 FIND IN THE TEXT THE WORD WHICH HAS THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION: “correct or appropriate”. suitable

9 FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT OPTION: “I travel to London ...... often.” Much / quiet / quite / many.

10 TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: “They have just told me the truth.” The truth has just been told me by them.

11 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE:“If I had been bullied at school I ..... “. I would have changed of school.

12 GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “Most employees earn €250 a week”.

How much do most employees earn?

13 FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT OPTION: “He was annoyed because he ….by his classmates.” Was laughing at /  Was being laughed at / Was being laughed of.

“I spent some of the best days of my life at school”. Is that true for you?

There is no doubt that students spend much of their days at school and it has its advantages and its disadvantages.

Personally, on the one hand, at school I met many friends, some even for all life. In addition, I learned many interesting and useful things and I had fun playing on the playground. Although, of course, the best for me were the trips!

On the other hand, I also found a bully who always looked for trouble, as well as some strict teachers who demanded too much. However, the worst was when a teacher said, "I have a surprise ... today there is an exam!

In conclusion and fortunately , I can say that most of my school days were good and I have good memories of them.