Answers to Reading Practice 25/1/10

Reading Test Practice: School Uniforms: Neat and Tidy and.....

Task 1

1. False (practical not impractical)

2. True

3. True

4. False (girls not boys)

5. False (might be distracted not might not be distracted)

6. True

7. False (the senior vie-president)

8. False (she thinks good discipline results from good relationships)

9. False (cheap not expensive)

10. False (not a social leveller but perpetuates differences)

Task 2 - Vocabualry

ludicrous

review

suspended

restraint

Task 3 - Note-taking

David Tuck (FOR)

• Uniforms are practical working clothes/unique


• Makes someone identifiable/makes a person identify with something


• Can have important psychological benefits - removes conflict competition


• Prevents social rejection by peers (which may create problems further down the track i.e. rejecting school)


• Free dress can add to children's problems/uniform makes everyone look equal


• Makes it easier for teachers to control students


• Teachers could be distracted i.e. by well developed girls if not in a uniform


• Allows students to learn self-discipline/principals


• Encourages 'allowable' behaviour - shows students they have to conform to society


• Long wearing qualities


• Tax deductible

Ruth Hoadley (AGAINST)

• Too much unnecessary pressure - can be reprimanded for minor/small reasons


• Requires strict policing - students can be suspended for disobedience


• Can lead to dislike/distrust/bitterness between teachers and students


• That self discipline comes from trust and good relationships, not uniforms


• Uniforms are not always cheap and functional - are expensive/children grow out of them quickly


• Not a social leveleer because minor details in uniforms become more apparent - i.e. if a student misses an expensive bit it's noticed by other students, or members of a family may have to share the uniform (or parts of the uniform)


• That students would settel sooner or later in functional gear - not way out dress and then teachers etc. could focus on more important issues


• Tax deduction does not benefit low income earners