Cyberbullying

难词探意

1. suspend /sə'spend/ v. 暂停；使暂时停职（或停学等）

2. violate /'vaɪəleɪt/ v. 违反；违犯；违背（尤指法律、协议等）

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats happen when aggressive or rude texts, posts, or messages spread.So does posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.

Sometimes, online bullying, like other kinds of bullying, can lead to serious long-lasting problems. The stress of being in a constant state of upset or fear can lead to problems with mood, energy level, sleep, and appetite. It can also make someone feel jumpy, anxious, or sad. If someone is already depressed or anxious, cyberbullying can make things much worse.

It's not just the person being bullied who gets hurt. The punishment for cyberbullies can be serious. More and more schools and after-school programs are creating systems to respond to cyberbullying. Schools may dismiss bullies from sports teams orsuspendthem from school. Some types of cyberbullying mayviolateschool codes. So a bully may face serious legal trouble.

Sometimes, people are afraid or not sure if they're being bullied or not. In fact, you absolutely should report any upsetting texts, messages, posts, or emails.

When getting bullied tell someone. The first thing to do is tell an adult you trust. This is often easier said than done. Some may hesitate. But bullying can get worse, so speak up until you find someone to help.

Walk away. What you've heard about walking away from a real-life bully works in the virtual world too. Ignoring bullies is the best way to take away their power.

Report bullying. Social media sites take it seriously when people post cruel or mean stuff or set up fake accounts. If someone sends you mean texts or emails, report it to phone service or email providers.

Be safe online. Passwords protect your smartphone and your online sites, and you should change your passwords often. Be sure to share your passwords only with your parents or guardians.

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1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell about?

A. How to avoid cyberbullying.

B. How to recognize cyberbullying.

C. What cyberbullying is.

D. What cyberbullying includes.

2. What happens to people who cyberbully others?

A. They may get punished.

B. They will be put into prison.

C. They become anxious easily.

D. They may have long-lasting problems.

3. How many methods of dealing with cyberbullying are mentioned?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

4. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from?

A. Technology. B. Health. C. Nature. D. Culture.

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So does posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.

【信息提取】本句是一个“so+助动词+主语”构成的倒装句型，意为“……也是如此”，表示肯定的倒装。 posting personal information, pictures, or videos是动名词短语作主语，designed to...someone else是过去分词短语作后置定语。

【句式仿写】我喜欢唱英文歌，我的弟弟也喜欢。