Improper and unpopular behavior will not be stifled by a school uniform. It may actually make the situation worse, as resentment over the mandatory clothing would likely be great.
School uniforms obviously interfere with students' right to self-expression—a right that should be protected in the public school system. In addition, mandating that all students wear identical (and unattractive) outfits enforces the message that conformity is the preferred method to prevent or resolve conflict. This is certainly not an appropriate message for our schools to be sending to children.
41. This style of writing would best be described as _______.
A. expository B. descriptive C. narrative D. argumentative
42. Of the following, which is the most likely place you would find this article?
A. Newspaper editorial. B. Academic journal. C. Fashion blog. D. Education magazine.
43. According to the author, which is NOT the reason why school uniforms are a bad idea?
A. They are a violation of students' rights.
B. There is no justification for their use in the local district. C. They are expensive and many students can't afford them.
D. They don't adequately address the problem they are intended to solve.
44. In which paragraph does the author use a metaphor to describe school administrators?
A. Paragraph 1.
B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.
45. Based on this passage, it seems likely that the author would never _____ the use of school
uniforms.
A. suspend B. dictate C. empower D. condone
Unit test 4
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.
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pathetic superficial indispensable overseas notify deceive align marital compatible compile
1.
We've been living in
maritalbliss ever since our wedding. Correct answer marital
Your answer marital
overseas2.
Sandra is going to study
in Asia next semester. Correct answer overseas
Your answer overseas
align3.
It's critical that tests
with material students are learning in the classroom. Correct answer align
compileYour answer align
4.
The lawyer spent all week trying to
evidence against the suspect. Correct answer compile
indispensableYour answer compile
5.
We can't afford to lose Thomas—he's our most
employee. Your answer indispensable
superficialCorrect answer indispensable
wound, the cut was incredibly painful. Correct answer superficial
deceive6.
Even though it was only a(n)
Your answer superficial
7.
Lori is an expert at using lies and flattery to she wants.
the people around her and get what Your answer deceive
patheticCorrect answer deceive
looks he gives when he's hungry. Correct answer pathetic
8.
My puppy is notorious for the
Your answer pathetic
9.
Please
notifythe police if you see anything suspicious. Your answer notify
compatible
Correct answer notify
with the law, so they'll need to 10.
Unfortunately, the new regulations aren't change.
Your answer
Correct answer
compatible compatible
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11. Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything.
a. libel b. unreliable c. reliable d. liable
12. If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals and offers.
a. inclusive b. exclusive c. reclusive d. elusive
13. I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry.
a. special b. specialty c. especially d. specialize
14. Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____.
a. probably b. probable
c. probability d. probabilistic
15. We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a _____ about their service.
a. complaint b. publicity c. restraint d. vanity
16. I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest; it's just too volatile right now.
a. decline b. stabilize c. increase d. neutralize
17. That actress is best known for her _____ laugh—it's like no other.
a. familiar b. ordinary c. distinctive d. renowned
18. Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national _____ very early.
a. weather b. downturn c. savings d. heritage