Topic 1: Increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to increase tension between people from different countries

conform to 
a 
dress code, 
they 
conjure up 
thoughts of order and safety. They will take their schooling 
more seriously. In addition, with 
obscene 
and gang-related clothing being forbidden, the school would 
find it much easier to combat the gang, decrease drug use, improve attendance and solve other discipline 
problems. 
School uniforms are sometimes viewed as a symbol of restrictive culture and a significant determinant 
of children's self-expression, potentially suppressing students' individuality. However, this concern is 
groundless,  because  uniforms  can  vary  according  to  the  season,  environment  and  occasion.  It  is  not 
common that students wear different seasonal and activity uniforms within the same classroom during 
the  day.  After  school,  they  can  wear  whatever  street  clothes  they  like.  The  impact  of  uniforms  is 
therefore very limited on children's individuality. 
As suggested above, wearing school uniforms should be retained as a rule, not only because it 
unifies 
students and makes the rich and poor look alike, but also because it can instil a sense of discipline in 
children. The fear that school uniforms can 
suppress 
individuality is ungrounded. 
1.
 
norm = normal ways of behaving 
2.
 
designate = choose = appoint = specify 
3.
 
wardrobe = clothes = clothing 
4.
 
inequality = disparity = inequity 
5.
 
bully = intimidator 
6.
 
conform to = abide by = comply with = follow 
7.
 
dress code = rules about clothes 
8.
 
conjure up = recall 
9.
 
obscene = sex-related 
10.
unify = bring together 
11.
suppress = stifle = repress = hold back 

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