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Speaker 1
My name is Charlie. I’m from Australia and all my friends really love going to one of the world’s most famous beaches — Bondi Beach. It’s a magnet for young Australians and surfers all over the world. But the place is dangerous. Each year about 3,000 people are rescued from the sea. Young people often come here to celebrate X-mas Day when it is usually about 40° above zero.
Speaker 2
Hi, I’m Tony. I’m sure the number one fashionable teen hangout is Harajuku, Tokyo’s “Teen Town”. You can find there pink and green hair, unusual costumes, people looking cool. Some girls need three or more hours to get their dresses ready when they go. Every Sunday teens come to Harajuku from all over the city to hang out, play music and listen to it.
Speaker 3
Hello, I’m Martin. Did you know that half of Dublin’s population is younger than 27? Most of them can be found in Temple Bar. It’s a very nice part of the city full of restaurants, shops, bars, pubs, street entertainers and all night partying. Young people go there for fun. Take your umbrella with you. Dublin is very rainy.
Speaker 4
My name is Jill. The East Village in New York has a reputation as “the bohemian” hangout in the City. You can find here university students, punks, street artists, jazz musicians. Some people say the East Village has a political atmosphere, as it has been the place for political groups for many years and lately it has become the place to express antiwar protests.
Speaker 5
I’m Sue. Siam Square in Bangkok is really cool for teens. They hang out there at weekends. They spend their time in front of the Siam Centre watching music videos on very large screens, talk to their friends and sell original clothes and cheap souvenirs.
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— You know, Cindy, there is much talk all over England if students at school should wear school uniforms or not. What is your point of view on the problem?
— In my opinion, Silvia, it’s really difficult to decide what is the right thing to do. On the one hand, wearing uniforms is an advantage, on the other hand, it is a disadvantage.
— Cindy, you’re speaking in riddles. One and the same thing cannot be an advantage and a disadvantage as well. What do you mean?
— I want to say that wearing uniforms can be really good for some pupils. It helps to break down the barriers between those who are rich and not very rich, and then it gives you a feeling of belonging to your school and develops a sense of pride in the students.
— I agree absolutely. But why then did you mention disadvantages?
— You see, some students don’t like the idea of wearing school uniforms because they say it doesn’t give them a chance to use their individuality. Young people often show their feelings through the clothes that they wear. Uniforms don’t let them do it.
— There is something in what you’re saying but teenagers can wear the clothes they like after school.
— Of course they can and they do. But in those schools where they must wear uniforms, they often feel they have no freedom of choice. They are made to wear what their teachers have decided they should wear. And then uniforms in England are rather expensive.
— I see. So, do you think all pupils shouldn’t wear uniforms?
— No, I can’t say that. Probably students should wear uniforms up to the age of 11 or 12, but when they get elder they may be allowed to wear what they like to school.
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