填空题

Americans are proud of their variety, and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform. Why are uniforms so (47) in the United States
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more (48) than civilian(百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to (49) superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to (50) more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the (51) of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What an easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to (52) professional identity(身份) than to step out of uniform Uniforms also have many (53) benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary. among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of (54) experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without (55) , until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act (56) , on the iob at least.
Word Bank
A. skill B. popular C. get
D. change E. similarly F. professional
G. character H) individuality I) inspire
J) differently K) expect L) practical
M) recall N) lose O) ordinary