Thirteen-year-old Cindy had been bullied欺凌 at school for about two years. Her bag, keys and mobile phone had been stolen. She had also been knocked off her bicycle, kicked and punched以拳重击.
Cindy tried to fight back, but it always seemed to be her, not the bullies, who got into trouble. She became so afraid of going to school that she started to be absent from her classes.
Finally, her headmaster set up a special plan, asking students to look after one another. He gave Cindy the courage to play the guitar in a school concert, Which gave Cindy new confidence and helped her respect from the other students. Gradually, the bullying began to stop.
Cindy’s story is not uncommon, but help is always there. All students in the UK now have to follow strict bullying policies政策. There are many charities and organizations giving support to young people, such as BullyingUK and Childine. So remember one very important piece of advice: If you are being bullied, don’t put up with it – tell someone.
31. How old was Cindy when she was first bullied?
A. About 7 years old. B. About 9 years old.
C. About 11 years old. D. About 13 years old.
32. Why was Cindy absent from her classes?
A. Because she couldn’t deal with her trouble
B. Because she was afraid of her teachers.
C. Because she liked playing.
D. Because she had to work.
33. How did Cindy receive respect?
A. By fighting back. B. By setting up a special plan.
C. By playing the guitar in a school concert. D. By asking an organization for help.
34. The underlined phrase "put up with" in the last paragraph mean "_________" .
A. stand B. refuse C. notice D. miss
35. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Disadvantages of bullying B. Bullying policies
C. Leave bullying alone D. Say no to bullying