School Bullying

Exercise 1. Read the following sentences and translate them into Belarusian.

A1-A2

B1-B2

Teenagers grow quickly during puberty. Teenagers may feel uncomfortable because of changes in their bodies. Teenagers may not always agree with their parents. Teenagers try to find out who they are. It is normal for teenagers to feel unsure around their friends. Puberty is the time when teenagers change in size and shape. Teenagers often have mood swings and can act impulsively. Friends influence many decisions teenagers make. Teenagers often make strong friendships with classmates. During puberty, teenagers trust their friends more with personal feelings. Teenagers may feel insecure about their looks. Social media affects how teenagers see themselves. Teenagers sometimes do risky things because of peer influence. Puberty brings not only body changes but also more emotions and social interactions. Teenagers start to think in more complex ways during puberty.

Adolescents often experience rapid physical development and growth during puberty. It is common for teenagers to feel uncomfortable about hormonal changes as their bodies mature. During adolescence, young people may rebel against parental authority and question family rules. Adolescents face significant challenges in identity formation, often trying different roles and behaviours. During this stage, many teenagers feel emotionally insecure when interacting with their peers. Puberty marks the time when adolescents go through noticeable changes in height, weight, and body shape. Emotional changes are an important part of adolescence, and teenagers often experience mood swings. Peer pressure plays a significant role in the decisions adolescents make during their teenage years. Adolescents tend to develop stronger friendships with their classmates as they navigate social changes. During puberty, adolescents begin to trust their close friends with personal issues. Adolescents often struggle with low self-esteem and may feel insecure about their physical appearance. Social media has a significant impact on the way adolescents view themselves and others during this developmental stage. Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviour because of the influence of their peers and hormonal changes. Puberty involves not only physical changes but also a surge in emotions. The process of cognitive development helps teenagers develop the ability to think more abstractly and logically.

Exercise 2. Match the collocations in English and Belarusian.

Exercise 3. Describe the picture. What do you see in it?

A bullying situation in a school hallway

Interesting facts

Difference between “because of” & “due to”

1. "Because of" is used more freely in all types of sentences.
2. "Due to" is used after a form of "to be" and is a bit more formal.

Difference between “impact” & “influence”

• Impact tends to be stronger and more direct, while influence is more subtle and gradual.
• Impact is more likely to be visible and immediate, while influence is often about long-term change.
• Impact can apply to things, whereas influence is generally about people or ideas.

Exercise 4. Insert in the text correct articles: a, an, the or zero article.

___ student is standing in front of ___  school lockers. He looks embarrassed and sad. One peer is taking his backpack while ___ other students are laughing and pointing at him. ___ student is being bullied. ___ other students are mocking him.

___ victim looks uncomfortable and feels alone. He is powerless and can’t stop ___ bullying. ___ students around him are not helping. They are only laughing and pointing at him.

This is ___ very sad situation, and it shows how bullying can make someone feel isolated and hurt. It is important for ___  people to help each other and stand up against ___ bullying.