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De Thi Doc Viet 2
De Thi Doc Viet 2
De Thi Doc Viet 2
Part I (3 điểm, mỗi câu 0.5 điểm): Đọc Hiểu và Phân Tích: Reading Comprehension and
Analysis
READING TEXT: When counselors aren't available, students step in to fill the void
Two counselors support St. David's students, but each comes in only once a week. The rest of
the time, Larson serves as both nurse and counselor to more than 400 students.
A few years ago, two St. David adults committed suicide in close succession. One of the two
who died was a recent high school graduate. Suicides usually result when a combination of
events and circumstances make life temporarily unbearable. Mental health disorders or
substance abuse are associated with most suicides. Often, family and friends do not recognize
the warning signs or underlying mental health issues leading to a suicide.
After these deaths, the district enlisted the help of Hope Squad. The national organization
trains selected students to watch their peers for suicide warning signs and refer those at risk
to professionals. St. David is the first district to use the approach in Arizona. Larson serves as
the coordinator.
Peer counseling isn't a new concept. Hope squads were born two decades ago. Still, the idea
is steadily emerging as one approach to meeting mental health needs in schools.
Hope Squad
It isn't difficult for high school sophomore Kason Jacquez to spot people in need of help. They
might be visibly upset or spending all of their time alone – or maybe they just don't ever
accept a compliment. He noticed them even before Hope Squad came to St. David.
"You could walk in the hallway and be able to pick out people pretty easily … during practices
and things like that and you could just see people that were struggling," he says. Kason has
experience with mental illness in his family. His aunt had depression and ultimately died by
suicide. When Hope Squad came to his school, his classmates nominated him for the program.
The group meets weekly, teaching students how to approach someone in need and when to
reach out for assistance from an adult. Not every conversation needs to start by talking about
mental health. Sometimes, Kason says, he begins by saying, "How are you?" or "You know, I
haven't heard you laugh in a while," or just complimenting them to get them at ease.
Spirit Week
Peer counseling can only go so far, though. At Novak's program, some students, including
those who have severe needs or are thinking about suicide, meet with trained professionals
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Part II: Essay question: Writing a cause/effect essay. Choose ONE topic and write
between 250-350 words.