Presenter: Good afternoon. Today we have asked five people to give us a short interview and share their opinions about school uniforms. Now we would like to present their opinions to you.
Speaker A. In my country, most children wear uniforms at school. Uniforms are so common that students don't think much about them. You just wear it and that is it. An average uniform includes jackets, blouses and dresses, shirts and skirts, trousers and maybe shorts. There are also jumpers and polo shirts. The colours, patterns and logos on blazers and ties can be different, but most other things are pretty similar. I think we are all just used to wearing uniforms.
Speaker B. Wherever I go, I want to look nice and appropriate. Usually it takes me a lot of time and effort to decide what to wear and to choose clothes that go with each other. Luckily, I don't have this problem every morning: my school has a uniform. And I don't waste time choosing what to put on. I know exactly what I'm wearing before I get out of the door. School is not a fashion show. We need to concentrate on learning, not on what we're wearing.
Speaker C. I know many people say uniforms make us all look alike. But I believe you can always find a way to express and show your individuality. My school has a uniform but I can choose and mix uniform items every day. And every day I won't look the same. I can also wear my hair in different styles or wear different glasses. Besides, I can express myself by other means such as academic success or being a good friend or an interesting person to talk to.
Speaker D. Now, let me tell you that school uniforms can be ideal if they meet certain requirements. First, they shouldn't be expensive but should be comfortable to wear. Besides, a school uniform should consist of a number of items so that you can mix and match them every day. Then, it should not be identified with any particular school. So if you change school, you don't have to buy a new wardrobe. And most importantly, it should be something that you can wear outside school.
Speaker E. At school we have strict rules about the uniform. It means you can't change anything in it. We can only wear the uniform in the school colours and with a school logo. I can't even wear shoes of a different colour. And we actually have a number of uniforms. I wear one every day, then there's a special uniform for PE classes, and another one for special occasions and events. That means lots of clothes and regulations to wear them, which is sometimes really difficult!