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.
1. How many reasons does the writer give to support that uniforms are necessary?| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．clothes | B．uniforms | C．schools | D．students |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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People often ask if they should share their beds with pets. Before we get to that, let’s think about the other side: Is sleeping with you good for your pet?
“In general, it is a very good thing for animals to sleep with their people.” said Dr. Dana Varble, the chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community. “Pets who share their human’s bed tend to have a higher trust level and a tighter bond* with the humans that are in their lives. Dogs and cats who are more closely bonded with their humans get additional health benefits.”
Now let’s turn to you—is it good for you to sleep with a pet? Experts have traditionally said no because you might not get quality shut-eye. “Animals may move, bark and interrupt your sleep. Sleep in dogs and cats is not continuous and they will inevitably get up and walk on the bed, stepping on people. All of that activity will lead to sleep fragmentation*,” said Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, director of sleep research and a professor in the department of medicine.
“These micro awakenings,” which can happen without your awareness, “are disruptive because they pull you out of deep sleep,” said Kristen Knutson, an associate professor of neurology and preventive medicine.
That may be true for many of us, but recent studies have shown that pets in the bedroom could be beneficial for some of us. “People with depression* or anxiety may benefit from having their pet in the bed because they may feel that soft friend decreases their anxiety,” said sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an assistant professor of clinical medicine.
The Mayo Clinic’s Center for Sleep Medicine in Phoenix found over half of pet owners seen in the clinic allowed their pet to sleep in the bedroom—and the most found their pet “unobtrusive or even beneficial to sleep.” About 20% however, did believe their pets made their sleep worse. Children may benefit from sleeping with a pet as well. A 2021 study asked teenagers ages 13 to 17 to wear sleep trackers for two weeks and then undergo a sleep test. About a third of the kids slept with a pet, the study noted, which didn’t appear to affect the quality of their rest.
1. According to Paragraph 2, animals will ________ if they sleep with their people.| A．be closer to their owners | B．have a much deeper sleep |
| C．be more active in daily life | D．have more health problems |
| A．control | B．disturb | C．benefit | D．improve |
| A．Dr. Dana Varble. | B．Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky. |
| C．Kristen Knutson. | D．Dr. Raj Dasgupta. |
| A．Most pets are not allowed to sleep in the owners’ bedroom. |
| B．Children are always affected when they sleep with their pets. |
| C．Sleeping with pets has little effect to people during a deep sleep. |
| D．Pets in the bed perhaps benefit the people who are often depressed. |
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
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1. Which of the following is the ideal home for birds and animals?
| A．The Yellow River. | B．The wetlands. | C．North China. | D．Cities in China. |
| A．It’s very hot. | B．It’s too cold. | C．There is a lot of snow. | D．It rains a lot there. |
| A．Wildlife can find food and home there. |
| B．All wildlife can live freely there. |
| C．There are enough friends for them. |
| D．There is enough space for them. |
| A．More than 700 milu deer live freely because of the wetlands. |
| B．We can’t see red-crowned cranes in the Yellow Sea Wetlands. |
| C．February 2nd is the World Wetlands Day. |
| D．People are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands. |
【推荐3】Do you like being a kid（小孩）? Or do you want to grow up （长大）? Wang Chao goes to Nanjing No.3 High School and asks four students what they think. Let’s see what they think about it.
| Pan Xinzhan: In school, teachers always watch you. When you grow up, you can be free. You can do what you want. You can make money and buy things for your parents. That way, they don’t need to work so hard. |
| Chen Zhiheng: I don’t want to grow up. Adults（成年人） have a lot of problems. You must think about so many things. You must work like a dog. Or your boss （老板） doesn’t like you. That kind of life is really bad. |
| Wang Xiao: I don’t want to grow up. Adults don’t have winter and summer holidays. Adults don’t eat lollipops or wear red skirts. And it’s not easy for adults to make real friends. |
| Lu Xinxin: I want to grow up in a short time. Then I can help more people to have a good life. I want to be a lawyer （律师）. That way, I can stop the bad people. |
| A．Pan Xinzhan and Chen Zhiheng. |
| B．Chen Zhiheng and Wang Xiao. |
| C．Lu Xinxin and Wang Xiao. |
| A．If you have some ________ in math, you can ask the teacher for help. |
| B．Do you need any _______? You can get some in the clothes store. |
| C．I want to have some _______, so I can have a good breakfast. |
| A．Because they don’t like unhealthy food like lollipops. |
| B．Because they do something for their parents. |
| C．Because they want to work as a boss. |
| A．All these four students are from the same school. |
| B．Lu Xinxin wants to get the lawyer’s help to stop the bad people. |
| C．Pan Xinzhan thinks being a kid is busy because you have lots of work. |
| A．Growing up is not easy for the kids. |
| B．If you grow up, you can do what you want to do. |
| C．Students have different opinions（观点）on growing up. |
【推荐1】School Uniform Rules
Dear parents, Sept. 9th, 2020
Some parents have asked about the rules about dress at No.2 Middle School. Please read this and buy the right uniforms for your children this winter.
| For boys： white shirt brown pants blue school jacket red tie black belt(腰带) grey socks brown shoes | For girls： pink shirt green skirt grey pants(only when it is 12℃ or below) blue school jacket long white socks black shoes |
Children can be allowed to wear blue scarves or white scarves to school. But they aren’t allowed to wear hats. The school uniform must be clean. Girls with long hair must tie(扎) their hair with yellow ribbons(丝带). Children can only wear sports shoes to school if they have a P.E. lesson that day. They are allowed to wear white sports shoes only.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely
Luo (Head teacher)
1. For what season did the head teacher write this notice about the school uniform?| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．A pink shirt. | B．A white shirt. | C．Black pants. | D．White socks. |
| A．Hats. | B．Pants. | C．Jackets. | D．Socks. |
| School Uniform Design Competition |
| ★Host: Sunshine Middle School ★Competitors: All the students in the school can take part in the competition. Parents are also welcome. ★Time: Collecting designs: March 3rd to 16th The results will come out a month after the collecting ★Prizes: The first prize (one): 1, 000 yuan The second prize (two): 500 yuan The third prize (five): 200 yuan ★How to join: Send your design and your personal information to the competition committee(委员会) at sunshine@yahoo. com. |
| A．one week | B．two weeks | C．a month |
| A．complete your design with your parents |
| B．take some lessons about how to design a uniform |
| C．send your design and information to the committee |
We can often see firefighters and doctors in their uniforms.
Some students think they aren’t beautiful. They don’t like them, but they have no choice.
| A．Some people think sportswear has some advantages. |
| B．We can know their jobs by their uniforms. |
| C．Some Students think that the color of school uniforms is simple. |
| D．And almost all students wear uniforms on weekdays. |
| E．Traffic police always wear uniforms when on duty. |
| F．Now school uniforms change in many schools. |
| G．Most school uniforms are made of cotton. |
