Name: Surname: Class: 8th Evaluation %

Date: , 20 Muito Bom Bom Suficiente

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(Teacher) (Parent/E.E.)

Read the text.

What Can I Do About Cyberbullying?

Sometimes, people are afraid or not sure if they’re being
bullied or not. So they don’t do anything about it. If you’re
being bullied, harassed1, or teased2 in a hurtful3 way – or know
someone who is – you don’t have to suffer in silence. In fact,
5 you absolutely should report any upsetting texts, messages,
posts, or emails to a responsible adult.
Most experts agree: The first thing to do is tell an adult you trust. This is often easier
said than done. People who are being cyberbullied may feel embarrassed or reluctant to
report a bully. Others may hesitate because they’re not 100% sure who is doing the bullying.
10 But bullying can get worse, so speak up to find someone to help. Sometimes the police can

track down an anonymous online bully, so it’s often worthwhile to report it.
Most parents are so concerned about protecting their kids that they sometimes focus
on taking drastic steps to stop the bullying. If you’re being bullied and are worried about
losing your phone or computer privileges, explain your fears to your parents. Let them
15 know how important it is to stay connected, and work with them to figure out4 a solution
that doesn’t leave you feeling punished as well as picked on. You may have to do some
negotiating on safe phone or computer use – but always remember that the most
important thing is to first get the bullying under control. Also very important: always
protect your phone.
Source: kidshealth.org (adapted)

Word box
1
harassed: worried, annoyed;
1 Write True (T) or False (F).
2
teased: to laugh at someone
or say bad things to them;
a. You should report any kind of bullying behaviour. 3
hurtful: causing emotional pain;
4
to figure out: to discover
b. People who are cyberbullied are easygoing.
c. The police never discovers cyberbullies.
d. Protect your phone and computer from any invasion.

2 Complete the sentences with ONE to THREE words.

a. Always take action if you are being subjected to any type of .
b. There is no need to hide unpleasant situations that make you .
c. People are always afraid of .
d. You should always tell your and count on them.

3 Find a word / expression in the text that means:

a. describe (para. 1): c. find out (para. 2):
b. ashamed (para. 2): d. advantages (para. 3):