Many schools say school clothes make it easier for students to pay attention to their lessons in class. But some students think uniforms are uncomfortable. And they think that kids should have the freedom（自由）to show their personality through their clothing.
School uniforms A uniform is a special type of clothing worn by all the members of a group such as the police, the army etc. School uniforms are a type of clothing worn by students at school. Wearing school uniforms makes students feel that they belong to a particular group. |
●Which do you like better, your own clothes or uniforms?
| Helen Wearing uniforms, we all feel like we are part of the same group. I like to wear my uniforms, so my parents needn’t spend much money on other clothes. | Bob It’s uncomfortable to be in school clothes all day. The quality is not very good; however, parents have to spend some money on the uniforms. |
| Joe If we wear our own clothes, we can express ourselves, be comfortable, and save money on clothes that we never wear at home. | Dave When everyone is wearing the same, you don’t have to worry about how you look or what you have to wear. Parents can save money, too! |
●What can you do to accessorize (搭配) your uniforms?
To accessorize your uniforms, you can follow these steps. First of all, choose a proper color. Take a look at a color wheel and see what colors best complement (互补) each other. Then, buy new shoes according to your color plan. Even if your uniforms look boring, a pair of new shoes may interest you. Next, shop for other clothing. Try buying a new jacket or a coat. Adding scarves could stand out as well. Finally, wear a hat. Although you aren’t allowed to wear a hat in the building, you can still look cool before and after school.
Accessorize Your Uniforms
Each school has its own requirements for students’ dress code (衣着要求). Whether you have to wear uniforms or not isn’t important. It’s important to have self-confidence and do well in school.
【小题1】Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.【小题2】According to the passage, why are students asked to wear uniforms in school?
【小题3】What is the common advantage of wearing uniforms according to Helen and Dave?
【小题4】What can we learn from Joe’s words?
【小题5】Please complete the the chart. What else can you do to accessorize your uniforms?
【小题6】What do you think of your uniforms? Why?
