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Lisa and Kate were sitting in the school courtyard during lunch break. They were talking about the new student in their class, Mark, who had been acting strangely over the past few weeks.

– Have you noticed how quiet Mark has been lately? He doesn’t talk to anyone in class anymore.

– Yeah, I noticed that too. I heard some of the guys have been making fun of him during lunch.

– That’s awful. Why would anyone do that?

– I don’t know, but it seems like he’s been dealing with it for a while. He always looks sad when he comes to school.

– That’s really sad. I think we should do something about it. It’s not right to treat anyone like that.

– I agree, but what can we do? It’s hard to speak up sometimes, especially when it’s happening in front of everyone.

– I think we should talk to a teacher or the school counselor. They can help him and stop the bullying.

– You’re right. No one should have to deal with that alone. We need to be supportive and make sure he knows that he’s not alone.

– Definitely. Bullying is a serious problem, and it can really affect someone’s mental health. It can make them feel isolated, anxious, and depressed.

– Yeah, I read somewhere that bullying can have long-lasting effects, even after the bullying stops. It can make it hard to trust others or feel safe.

– That’s why we need to stand up against it. It’s not just about stopping the bullying, it’s about creating a safe environment for everyone.

– I agree. We should also remind other students that bullying is never okay. No one deserves to be treated like that, no matter what they look like or where they come from.

– Exactly. Everyone deserves respect and kindness. It’s important to speak out if we see someone being bullied.

– We can help by being friends with Mark and letting him know that he’s welcome here. I think that might make a big difference.

– Yeah, I think that would really help. Maybe we can invite him to sit with us at lunch tomorrow.

– That’s a great idea. I’ll talk to him and see if he wants to join us. We’ll make sure he feels included.

– Thanks, Kate. I feel better knowing we’re doing something to help.

– Of course, Lisa. We all need to look out for each other, especially in school. No one should feel left out or bullied.

– You’re right. It’s up to all of us to make a change.

Over the next few days, Lisa and Kate made an effort to talk to Mark and invite him to sit with them. Slowly, Mark began to open up, and the bullying seemed to stop. Lisa and Kate were happy to see that Mark was starting to feel more comfortable at school. They knew that small acts of kindness could make a big difference in someone’s life.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Have you noticed how quiet Mark has been lately? – Ты заметила, как тихо ведёт себя Марк в последнее время?

I heard some of the guys have been making fun of him. – Я слышала, что некоторые ребята подшучивают над ним.

That’s awful. Why would anyone do that? – Это ужасно. Почему кто-то так поступает?

He always looks sad when he comes to school. – Он всегда выглядит грустным, когда приходит в школу.

We should do something about it. – Нам нужно что-то с этим сделать.

It’s hard to speak up sometimes, especially when it’s happening in front of everyone. – Иногда трудно высказаться, особенно когда это происходит перед всеми.

We need to be supportive and make sure he knows he’s not alone. – Нам нужно поддержать его и убедиться, что он знает, что он не один.

Bullying is a serious problem. – Буллинг – это серьёзная проблема.

It can really affect someone’s mental health. – Это может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье человека.

No one deserves to be treated like that. – Никто не заслуживает того, чтобы его так обращались.

Everyone deserves respect and kindness. – Каждый заслуживает уважения и доброты.

It’s important to speak out if we see someone being bullied. – Важно высказаться, если мы видим, как кого-то травят.

We need to create a safe environment for everyone. – Нам нужно создать безопасную атмосферу для всех.

We can help by being friends with Mark. – Мы можем помочь, став друзьями Марка.

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. – Маленькие акты доброты могут значительно изменить ситуацию.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:

It’s important to speak out if we see someone being _____.

We need to create a _____ environment for everyone.

I heard some of the guys have been making _____ of him.

We need to be _____ and make sure he knows he’s not alone.

Small acts of kindness can make a ____ difference.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:

Bullying is a serious problem.

We should do something about it.

Everyone deserves respect and kindness.

It’s hard to speak up sometimes.

We need to create a safe environment for everyone.

a) Важно создать безопасную атмосферу для всех.

b) Буллинг – это серьёзная проблема.

c) Иногда трудно высказаться.

d) Каждый заслуживает уважения и доброты.

e) Нам нужно что-то с этим сделать.

Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:

Я слышала, как другие ребята смеются над ним.

Никто не должен чувствовать себя одиноким в школе.

Буллинг может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.

Нам нужно быть добрыми и поддерживать друг друга.

Маленькие акты доброты могут изменить чью-то жизнь.

Answer Key

Exercise 1:

bullied

safe

fun

supportive

big

Exercise 2:

1 – b

2 – e

3 – d

4 – c

5 – a

Exercise 3:

I heard the other kids laughing at him.

No one should feel alone at school.

Bullying can really affect someone’s mental health.

We need to be kind and support each other.

Small acts of kindness can change someone’s life.