ACTIVITIES:

1. What do you think the purpose of the article is? ( tick the most appropriate option)
a. To entertain
b. To inform
c. To persuade

2. Highlight the year and source of the article.

3. Who do you think the target reader is?

4. Highlight the section that is more relevant for you.

5. Write your opinion about the following statement:

“ Because of bullying, far too many students in schools are underachieving

as they are afraid of showing their abilities in science, math and extra-
curricular activities”

6. Read the sentences and decide if they are true (T) or false (F). Find the evidence.

a. The survey was made in U.S.A. ---------------

b. One in 10 boys played down their abilities in science. ----------------
c. Many children have stopped singing because of fear. ----------------

7. What is the aim of the “Anti-bullying week”?

8. Vocabulary: You will find some underlined words in the text. Match these words with
the definition.

VOCABULARY ITEM MEANING

1.deliberate Keep away from something

2.avoid A student who performs less well in school as is

expected
3.suggest An organization

4.underachiever Done on purpose

5.witness To deal with

6.coalition Someone who see an event

7. two-thirds Give advice, recommend

8.tackle Being two of three parts 2/3

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