[originaltext]I: Good morning, listeners. Today we are very happy to invite Pro

I: Good morning, listeners. Today we are very happy to invite Professor Jackson Jones to discuss the problem of bullying with us. Nice to meet you, Professor Jones.
J: Pleased to meet you.
I: Almost all children and young people have to cope with bullying in one form or another during their school days. It is really a serious problem nowadays.
J: That’s true. And there are many types of bullying. It can range from teasing to name calling, from spreading nasty rumors about someone to threats of intimidation or actual physical aggression.
I: What kind of bullying is most serious?
J: It’s hard to say. There is often a fine line between some of these behaviors. What’s considered gentle teasing to one child might appear as intimidation to another. Also, the effects of bullying may vary according to the personality and strengths of the "victim". Many young people have to suffer some form of teasing and name calling, for example, on the school bus in the morning. However, some will find this more difficult to deal with than others.
I: That’s why some children find bullying a nightmare while others can take it easy.
J: True. There is no doubt that for some children and young people bullying, however defined, represents the most stressful experience of their lives. Some fear it so much that they refuse to go to school or find excuses to avoid situations where bullying can occur. At the most extreme level bullying can, on rare occasions, lead to a suicide attempt. This is why it has to be taken very seriously indeed. Of course we have to be clear that some forms of bullying are likely to have worse consequences than others. Children have to accept a certain level of teasing, and parents will need to provide support so that the child can deal with this. However, bullying to the extent of being physically threatened, or continually taunted, is very distressing and should not be tolerated.
I: Then what kind of children are more likely to get bullied?
J: Generally speaking, those with an obvious physical characteristic, such as being overweight, can become targets of bullying. Those with some form of disability can easily get bullied as well. Those who are shy or diffident, or who find it hard to stand up for themselves may also be vulnerable.
1. Which one is NOT mentioned as bullying?
2. Which two elements make effects of bullying varied?
3. Which one can be the most serious result of bullying?
4. What kind of bullying shouldn’t be tolerated?
5. Which group of children will most likely be bullied?