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    The document discusses school uniforms. It provides vocabulary related to school uniforms and expressions that can be used when discussing the topic. It also includes true/false questions and questions to answer about school uniforms. Some key points: School uniforms are said to help students focus on their studies rather than what they are wearing. They can also help students feel included and avoid issues like rebellion related to self-expression through clothing. However, some argue they limit creativity and personal expression. Enforcing school uniforms correctly can be time-consuming for staff.

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    The document discusses school uniforms. It provides vocabulary related to school uniforms and expressions that can be used when discussing the topic. It also includes true/false questions and questions to answer about school uniforms. Some key points: School uniforms are said to help students focus on their studies rather than what they are wearing. They can also help students feel included and avoid issues like rebellion related to self-expression through clothing. However, some argue they limit creativity and personal expression. Enforcing school uniforms correctly can be time-consuming for staff.

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    Link to the video: https://webgate.ec.europa.

    eu/sr/speech/school-uniforms-0

    VOCABULARY

    Disadvantage /con desventaja To einforce imponer /hacer cumplir


    algo
    Advantage/pro ventaja
    To go missing perderse
    Blazer americana
    To feel proud sentirse orgulloso
    a tie corbata
    Controversy controversia/ polémico
    low-income families con pocos
    recursos To focus centrarse en algo

    time-consuming pérdida de tiempo Brand marca (de ropa)

    Issue problema/ situación To be underpresure estar presionado


    para hacer algo
    Ban prohibición
    Staff member personal
    Banned prohibido

    GOOD EXPRESSIONS

    Such as como por ejemplo

    Furthermore además

    Unfortunately desafortunadamente

    Therefore por consiguiente /por ello

    However Sin embargo

    By having a school uniform, this issue is eliminated (By + ing, + Pres. Simple) Haciendo esto,
    consigo tal cosa.

    Students can focus on working hard, rather than what they are wearing. (Focus on + ing).
    Centrarse en hacer algo. (ing + rather than + ing) hacer esto en lugar de hacer esto otro.

    -To rather como verbo = preferir. Ex: I would rather going to the park than to the beach.

    -Rather como conjunción = en lugar de/en vez de. Ex: I will have water rather than beer.

    TRUE OR FALS

    The speaker loved the color of her uniform.


    School uniforms help students feel included.

    School uniforms help students express their creativity.

    School uniforms avoid students to rebel.

    Piercings and inappropriate jewelry is a way of rebellion.

    All schools have more than one uniform’s supplier.

    ANSWEAR THESE QUESTIONS

    What are some of the advantages of wearing a school uniform?

    What are some of the disadvantages of wearing a school uniform?

    In what country was the idea of a uniform first introduced?

    What happens if a student goes to school without the correct uniform?

    What could be the best solution to the problems that come with school uniforms?

    What is your personal opinion about school uniforms?

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