A full-skills MSA practice unit built around one theme — a new school uniform policy. Practise Listening, Reading, and Writing, just like the real Mittlerer Schulabschluss exam.
You will hear each recording twice, just like in the real MSA exam. Listen carefully, then answer the questions below — you won't be able to play a recording more than twice.
1 Who is making the announcement?
2 When will the new uniform become compulsory?
3 What colour will the school sweatshirt be?
4 Where can families buy the uniform?
5 What help is offered to families who cannot afford the uniform?
6 What is Hannah's main reason for liking the uniform?
7 What is Leo's main worry about the uniform?
8 What do they agree on at the end?
Read the texts below, then answer the questions — just like Reading Parts 1 and 2 in the real MSA exam.
Saving time: "A uniform means I do not have to spend ages every morning deciding what to wear. I just get dressed and go."
Fairness: "When we all wear the same thing, nobody is judged for having cheap or expensive clothes. That feels fairer to me."
Self-expression: "Clothes are how I show who I am. A uniform takes that away and makes everyone look identical."
Comfort: "The most important thing for me is being comfortable. Stiff shirts and ties are just uncomfortable to sit in all day."
1 Elif hates spending money to keep up with the latest fashion and thinks a uniform is fairer. Her view is about .
2 Marco is an artist who loves choosing unusual outfits to show his personality. His view is about .
3 Sena is always in a rush in the morning and likes not having to think about clothes. Her view is about .
4 Paul cares most about being able to move and sit easily all day long. His view is about .
👟 Plain black shoes must be worn. Trainers are only allowed in PE lessons.
🧥 On cold days you may wear your own coat over the uniform outside, but not inside the building.
💍 Small earrings are permitted, but other jewellery should be left at home.
🎽 The school sweatshirt must show the school logo, which is printed on every official top.
5 Trainers may be worn in every lesson.
6 Your own coat may be worn outside on cold days.
7 Students are allowed to wear lots of jewellery.
8 The official sweatshirt has the school logo on it.
Write about 120–150 words giving your opinion, just like Writing Part 3 in the real MSA exam. This section is graded by your teacher, not automatically.
Your school is thinking about introducing a school uniform. Some students are happy about it because they think it is fairer and saves time. Others are against it because they feel it stops young people expressing who they are.
Write a short opinion piece for the school magazine. Say clearly whether you are for or against a school uniform, give at least two reasons for your view, and mention one argument from the other side and why you disagree with it.
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