第二篇:
Verbal bullying is the most common type of violence in schools. It is equally present among boys and girls.
By definition, verbal bullying refers to when an individual uses verbal language to embarrass, mock or insult
another person. Unlike physical bullying, where the effects are obvious, verbal bullying is harder to see and
stop. However, one should bear in mind that words alone do have power and can harm more than punches.
Different interest, habits, dress style, way of talking, and skin color are some of the reasons why kids may
become victims of verbal bullying. It often happens that children who are excellent pupils, and who are very
dedicated to school, are exposed to mockery and rejection by their peers. Sometimes children intentionally
drop in school performance and start to get bad marks just to be accepted and become popular among their
classmates. However, we should be aware that not all the children react in the same way when they are exposed
to mocking and name-calling.
Children who are insecure and who have low self-esteem due to verbal bullying may withdraw and
become suspicious. It is very hard for them to let others enter their world deprived of mean things and mockery.
Such children may show aversion to school and refuse to participate in activities with their peers. Words can
have tremendous power, greater than we could ever imagine. Mocking or taunting can instantly crash all the
ideas, wishes and aspirations of the child who has no self-confidence. Victims of verbal bullying lose faith in
their capabilities. They get discouraged and may refuse to accept new challenges, fearing that they will not be
able to fulfill expectations and be successful. 【題組】50. Where in the passage does the author talk about consequences of verbal bullying?
(A) The first two sentences in the first paragraph
(B) The first two sentences in the second paragraph
(C) The last sentence in the first paragraph
(D) The first three sentences in the third paragraph