Even though some students hate wearing school uniforms, there are several reasons why school uniforms are necessary.

They Create a Sense of Unity and Identity

School uniforms show a sense of identity (身份) and unity in a school. By dressing in the same way, students may feel like they are all part of something bigger. Uniforms often change a school from simply a place to something they are part of.

Uniforms allow students to give schools a visible identity—something which students can be proud of. Uniforms create an idea of “us” as opposed to students from other schools.

They Prevent Bullying

At school, all students should be seen as equal (平等的) among their friends. If students wore their everyday clothes, there might be a great difference between what rich students wear and what poor students wear. Children may be bullied if they weren’t able to keep up with the latest and often more expensive fashion trends.

Make sure that children should all wear the same uniform and it is one way to reach this goal. Students will find enough reasons to bully (霸凌) each other on their own—we don’t need to give them any more reasons.

They Are Necessary for Safety

School uniforms make it easier to distinguish (区分) between students and strangers. School uniforms make it easy to tell when there’s a non-uniformed stranger, and possibly an unwanted stranger in the schoolyard. It would be easier for teachers to take action in time to protect the children.

They Allow for Other Forms of Expression

While schools should let students express (表达) themselves and find out who they are, this process is more than just about one’s clothing. Having a uniform on, students can then express themselves in other ways. There is no need to worry about what to wear every day. And this could make them spend more time on what is really important.

【小题1】How many reasons does the writer give to support that uniforms are necessary?

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

【小题2】What does “them” in the fifth paragraph refer to?

A．clothes

B．uniforms

C．schools

D．students

【小题3】According to paragraph 6, what will happen if all the students wear their own clothes to school?

A．Students will not bully others any more.

B．It will be hard to tell a stranger from a student.

C．Children only want to buy the cheapest clothes.

D．All the children can keep up with the latest trends.

【小题4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Schools should allow students to express themselves freely.

B．Students can spend more time on other important things.

C．Students shouldn’t think about fashion or what to wear.

D．Students can have many other ways to express themselves.