A bully is a person who enjoys hurting other people. A bully can hurt people with words or by hitting them. 85% of children in the UK have been bullied（欺侮）at least once.
How can I tell if a person is a bully?
He or she will…
·try to find your weak point—perhaps you are shy, nervous or easily made worried.
·make fun of（取笑）you in front of your friends.
·borrow money then won’t pay you back.
What can I do if a bully bothers （骚扰）me?
·Tell the bully to leave you alone.
·Do not be afraid to ask other people for help, even though the bully tells you not to.
·Do not feel ashamed（羞愧）because you have been bullied. You have done nothing wrong! The bully should feel ashamed.
·Do not believe the bad things a bully says about you.
What should I do if I see a bully bothering someone?
·Help people who are being bullied, even though you don’t know them.
·Be a friend to people who are bullied.
·Tell a teacher if you see bullying.
·Tell bullies to stop. Sometimes bullies are afraid, too.
Why do some people become bullies?
Some bullies…
·have never learnt to think about other people’s feelings.
·don’t like themselves, so they are sad. They think they will be happy if they make another person sad.
·have been bullied themselves by other bullies.
Can bullies change?
Yes! Bullies can change when they learn to think about other people’s feelings.
Sometimes bullies must be punished（惩罚）before they understand. Sometimes, bullies just need friends.
1. A bully often _________.
A. makes people think about themselves
B. borrows money but doesn’t return
C. helps people when they are in trouble
D. thinks about other people’s feelings
2. If you see a bully bothering your friends, you should _________.
A. leave them alone
B. help them stop the bully
C. make them ashamed
D. tell them they are wrong
3. Which of the following is true?
A. Bullies say bad words to people.
B. Bullies like themselves very much.
C. Bullies make people around them happy.
D. Bullies must always be punished.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Bullies Can Change
B. World Without Bullying
C. Bullying Is Everywhere
D. Bullying Around Us
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D
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