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IELTS Ideas for top 10 common topics

IELTS Ideas for top 10 common topics

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 Advertising

Positives of Advertising



  • Advertising is a key part of modern business

  • Companies need to tell customers about their products

  • Advertisements inform us about the choices we have

  • Advertising is a creative industry that employs many people

  • Without advertising we would have less choice

  • Without advertising there would be higher unemployment

  • Advertising is a form of modern art

  • People enjoy adverts


Negatives of Advertising



  • Advertising manipulates people

  • It aims to persuade people that buying a product will make them happier

  • Advertisers focus on selling a brand image

  • They use glamorous, successful people

  • We now live in a consumer culture

  • We are persuaded to follow the latest trend

  • We are encouraged to associate certain brands with a higher status

  • Advertisers often aim their marketing at children

  • Children can easily be influenced by advertisements.

  • Children put pressure on parents to buy them things


 Opinions about Advertising


  • Advertising should be regulated
  • Advertising aimed at children should be controlled or even banned
  • Unhealthy foods should not be marketed in a way that attracts children
  • Products that can be risk to healthy should display warnings
  • In some countries it is illegal to advertise cigarettes on television
  • Warnings must be displayed on cigarette packets
  • However, advertising is necessary in free market economies
  • It creates demand for products
  • Governments should only censor false information or products that are harmful

 Cities

Reasons for Urbanization

 


  • People move to cities in search of job opportunities

  • Cities offer greater employment possibilities and a higher standard of living

  • People migrate to cities from the countryside

  • Traditional activities like farming need fewer workers nowadays

 

Negatives of City Life

 

Life in cities has its drawbacks

 


  • The cost of living is higher than in rural areas

  • Some people d not manage to find work

  • Housing is usually much more expensive

  • Homelessness and poverty are common on cities

  • There is a gap between rich and poor

  • Life in cities can be extremely stressful

  • There are problems like traffic congestion and crime

  • Cities lack a sense of community

  • People do not even know their neighbor

  • Cities are sometimes described as “concrete jungles”.

 

Pedestrian Areas

 

  • Pedestrian zones in city centre can improve the local environment
  • Banning cars encourages people to walk or cycle
  • Many European cities have built bicycle lanes
  • Dependence on cars is linked to health problems like obesity
  • People who walk or cycle regularly are generally healthier
  • Pedestrian areas are safer and more attractive for both residents and tourists

Crime

Police and Crime Prevention

 


  • The job of the polices is to catch criminals

  • They must also prevent crime and make communities safer

  • There should be an increase in the number of police officers on the streets

  • Police officers should be seen as part of the community

  • They should be involved with education and prevention

  • The police should be in close contact with schools

  • They should focus on young people who have dropped out of school.

  • These teenagers may become involved with gangs

 

Punishments/Prisons

 


  • Fines are used as punishment for minor crimes

  • If the crime is more serious, prison is the most common punishment

  • Some criminals pose a threat to society

  • They are put in prison to ensure the safety of other citizens

 

Negatives of Prisons

 


  • Criminals are put together

  • They make friends with other offenders

  • Many prisoners re-offend when they are released

  • A criminal record makes finding a job more difficult

 

Rehabilitation

 


  • Another aim of prisons is rehabilitation

  • Prisoners receive education of vocational training

  • Prisoners should learn personal skills and specific job skills

  • Punishment could make prisoners’ behavior worse

  • Rehabilitation aims to make them better citizens

  • Rehabilitated prisoners are less likely to re-offend

 

Capital punishment

 


  • Supporters say that capital punishment deters crime

  • Fear of the death penalty stops people from committing offences

  • The death penalty shows that crime is not tolerated

  • It is a form of revenge

  • The cost of imprisonment is avoided

  • The offender cannot pose a threat to others

 

Against Capital Punishment

 


  • Innocent people could be wrongly convicted and executed

  • Crime rates are not necessarily reduced

  • Many criminals do not think they will be caught

  • Capital punishment is not a good deterrent

  • Executing prisoners creates a violent culture and encourages revenge

  • We have no right to take another human life

 

Community service

 


  • Community service is a way to reform offenders

  • It could be a solution to prison overcrowding

  • It avoids the cost of imprisonment

  • It makes offenders useful in their local communities

  • They are required to clean streets or talk to school groups

  • Offenders repay their community

  • They avoid the negative influence that prison can have

 

Against community service

 

  • Community service is not a sufficient punishment
  • Criminals should be locked up, away from their victims
  • Crime in the Media
  • Crime is one of the main subjects of most news programs.
  • The mass media focus on violent and sensational crimes
  • This lead to fear of crime among the public
  • Sensational stories attract more viewers or readers
  • The media report crime stories in order to increase their audience

 Education

Benefits of education



  • Education gives people knowledge and skills

  • People with qualification are more likely to find work

  • They can earn a higher salary

  • They can contribute positively to society

  • Schools aim to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and sharing

  • Schools prepare children to be members of a society


Benefits of Studying Abroad



  • Foreign institutions may offer better courses

  • Many students want to attend a prestigious university

  • The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields

  • Qualifications gained abroad can open the door to better job opportunities

  • Living abroad can broaden students’ horizons

  • Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs.

  • They become more independent

  • They are responsible for cooking, cleaning and paying bills

  • They will learn a foreign language


Drawback of studying abroad



  • Living and studying abroad can be difficult

  • Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications

  • The language barrier can be a problem

  • Students have to find accommodation and pay bills

  • Studying in a foreign language is challenging

  • Living alone in an unfamiliar culture can cause homesickness


Technology in Education: Advantages



  • Technology is a powerful tool to engage students

  • Technology can make lessons much more interesting

  • Students can do research using online resources

  • Students can study at their own place

  • Adults can take distance learning courses

  • Students can study whenever and wherever they want

  • Students also learn skills which are useful for their future jobs

  • For example, they learn to write reports using a word processor


Technology in Education: Disadvantages



  • People rely too much on computers

  • Young learners do not become proficient in some basic skills

  • They use word processors and spelling may suffer

  • People should be able to write a letter by hand

  • Technology is no substitute for a real teacher

  • Learners need a structured course

  • An experienced teacher knows what materials to choose

  • Computers are expensive to maintain and can be unreliable


Technology in Education: Opinion



  • Institutions should supplement traditional teaching with the use of technology

  • Technology is part of everyday life

  • It can enhance a teacher’s lessons

  • Students can use online resources to help with homework

  • Students must still learn to write by hand

  • They should still use traditional sources of information such as books


Education in Developing countries: Problems



  • Children often have to work from an early age

  • There are no schools in many areas

  • Families do not have access to books or computers

  • Literacy rates are often low

  • People in developing countries need knowledge and skills

  • Education is the key to improving the economy of these countries


Education in developing countries: solutions



  • Developed countries could help developing nations by providing money

  • They could invest in schools and technology

  • They could supply the funds to build schools and pay for teachers

  • Children need to have access to free schooling

  • Computer equipment could be donated

  • The Internet can expose students to a world of knowledge and information

  • Governments should make education compulsory for all children

  • They should encourage parents to send their children to school

  • Governments of developed and developing countries must work together


Higher education: Advantages (also see “benefits of education”)



  • There are many benefits to going to university

  • A degree can open the door to better employment prospects

  • Economies are becoming increasingly knowledge-based

  • Most jobs require specific knowledge and skills

  • Skilled workers are needed for sectors such as information technology and

  • engineering

  • Repetitive manual jobs are now done by machine

  • Many factories have moved to developing countries


Higher education: Disadvantages



  • A healthy economy needs a wide range of workers

  • Some manual workers will always be needed

  • A university degree is not necessary for many service professions

  • Practical training is more important in some industries

  • In the UK, for example, there is currently a shortage of plumbers

  • Their services are therefore becoming more and more expensive


Advantage of Home-schooling



  • Some parents decide to educate their children at home

  • Some families live in isolated areas with poor transport

  • Other parents are not satisfied with local schools

  • Parents can respond to what their children need and how they learn best

  • One-to-one lessons allow much faster progress

  • The child can work at his or her own pace

  • Discipline problems are avoided by home-schooling


Disadvantages of home-schooling



  • Most parents do not have the time to educate their children at home

  • One parent would need to give up work

  • School subjects are normally taught by up to ten different teachers

  • Most parents do not have the necessary knowledge or resources

  • Private tutors are expensive

  • Children will miss out on the social experience that school offers

  • At school, children learn how to get on with each other

  • Home-schooled children may lack social skills

  • Schools offer a better overall educational experience


Bad behavior in schools: causes



  • Bad behavior is due to a lack of structure and discipline

  • There are too many children in some classes

  • Large classes are difficult to manage

  • May disruptive students come from an unstable family background

  • Other parents are too lenient and spoil their children

  • Some children are used to getting whatever they want

  • Schools can do very little if they are not supported by parents


Bad behavior in schools: solutions



  • Schools need a clear code of conduct

  • Schools need a clear set of rules about behavior

  • They need to create a positive working atmosphere

  • Teachers must have the power to punish disruptive students

  • Schools should remove difficult children from lessons

  • Schools need to work closely with parents

  • Discipline could be lacking at home

  • Parents must support the school rules

  • They should take responsibility for their children’s behavior


Corporal Punishment: Opinion



  • Corporal Punishment is not a good idea

  • Physical punishment is a way of controlling children using fear

  • This does not promote trust between adults and children

  • Children who are punished physically may become shy or resentful

  • Corporal punishment creates an atmosphere of fear and anger


Single Sex Education: Advantages



  • Some people believe that male and female students should go to separate schools

  • This is often for religious or cultural reasons

  • Discipline problems might be avoided by separating boys and girls

  • Boys and girls may learn in different ways and have different needs

  • Student at single-sex schools often get better exam grades.


Single-sex Education: Disadvantages



  • Separating boys and girls is unnecessary

  • It is unhealthy in terms of children’s social development

  • Many coeducational schools are extremely successful

  • A mixed-sex environment is more representative of real life

  • Coeducational schools provide children with better social skills for adult life

  • Advantages of Streaming (grouping children according to ability)

  • Some schools separate students according to their academic ability

  • Teachers can work at the right speed for their students

  • Teachers can plan more suitable lessons

  • High-level groups may progress faster

  • Lower level groups can benefits from a slower pace

  • Some teachers and parents support streaming for these reasons


Disadvantages of Streaming


 

 Environment

Global warming



  • Gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat from the sun

  • This causes global temperatures to rise

  • This process is known as the greenhouse effect

  • Human activity is a major factor in the rise of the greenhouse gases

  • Factories and vehicles produce emissions and exhaust fumes

  • Many developing countries are becoming industrialized

  • The number of cars on our streets is growing

  • Cheap air travel is allowing more people to fly


Effects of Global Warming



  • Global warming will have a significant impact on our planet

  • Rising temperature will cause melting of the polar ice caps

  • Sea levels will rise

  • We can expect more extreme weather conditions

  • Flooding and droughts may become more common


Impacts of humans on the environment



  • The increasing world population is putting pressure on natural resources

  • Fossil fuels like oil and gas are running out

  • We are destroying wildlife habitats

  • We have cut down enormous areas of rainforest

  • This has led to the extinction of many species of animals and plants


Solutions to environment problems



  • Governments could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories

  • They should invest in renewable energy from solar, wind or water power

  • They could impose “green taxes” on drivers and airlines companies

  • Government campaigns should promote recycling

  • Natural areas and wild animals should be protected

  • Individuals should also try to be greener

  • We should take fewer flights abroad for holidays

  • We should take public transport rather than driving

  • We should choose products with less packaging

  • We should recycle as much as possible


Waste/rubbish



  • The amount of waster we produce has increased

  • This problem is a result of our consumer culture

  • Products are not made to last

  • If something breaks, we throw it way and buy a new one

  • Advertisers encourage is to buy the newest fashions

  • Packaging is an important part of selling

  • Most foods are sold in non-biodegradable plastics packaging

  • The amount of household waste is growing

  • This waste ends up in landfill sites


Litter



  • People do not think about the consequences of dropping rubbish

  • They assume that somebody is pad to clean the streest

  • Plastic packaging does not break down easily

  • Most of the litter seen on streets is fast food packaging


Recycling and other solutions



  • Companies should make goods that last longer

  • They should not use so much packaging

  • Governments should be stricter, about waster produced by companies

  • They should put legal limits on packaging

  • Consumers should avoid buying over-packaged products

  • We should recycle and reuse useful materials.

  • There are collection banks for glass, paper and plastic bottles

  • Households can use several rubbish bins to separate waste

  • Recycling saves energy and raw materials.


Nuclear Power: Positives



  • There are several benefits to build more nuclear power stations

  • Fossil fuel like oil and gas are running out

  • Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source

  • It can be used to produce electricity without wasting natural resources

  • It could be replace the use of natural resources like coal, oil or gas

  • Nuclear power stations are cleaner than fossil fuel power stations

  • They could help to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming

  • The risks of accidents are being reduced


Nuclear Power: negatives


  • Opponents of nuclear power worry about the safety of power stations
  • The building of new nuclear power stations is unpopular
  • Nobody wants to live near one
  • Nuclear waste disposal is a significant problem
  • There is currently no way to decontaminate radioactive material
  • People worry that terrorists could steal radioactive materials
  • It is safer to produce energy from solar, wind or water power.

 Family

Family size



  • Families in many countries are not as large as they used to be

  • We tend to live in small nuclear families rather than large extended families

  • Parents tend to have fewer children

  • Young children are no longer expected to work

  • Nowadays both parents often work

  • It costs so much to bring children up

  • It is more difficult to raise a large family


Working parents (also see “gender” topic)



  • Children and their parents seem to be less close nowadays

  • Parents spend less time with their children

  • Women traditionally stayed at home to cook, clean and look after children

  • Nowadays both parents often work full time

  • Children may be left alone, or with nannies or babysitters

  • Busy parents have less contact with their children

  • Many families no longer eat meals together

  • Children spend more time with friends or surfing the Internet


Negative effects on Children



  • The lack of closeness in families can have a negative effect on children

  • Many parents have no idea how their children spend their time

  • Friends, television and the Internet become the main influence on children’s


behavior



  • Teenagers are influenced by peer pressure

  • Some of them join gangs

  • Juvenile delinquency is on the increase

  • Parents should be more involved with their children’s upbringing

  • Young people need positive role models


Divorce



  • In the past, divorce was unacceptable

  • It was considered to be embarrassing for a family

  • People stayed together for religious or family reasons

  • Divorce is more socially acceptable nowadays

  • It has become much more common

  • Divorce can be extremely stressful

  • Lone parents may face financial difficulties

  • Many single parents have to rely on benefits paid by the state

  • Divorce can have a negative effect on children

  • Children from single-parent families are more likely to get lower grades or drop

  • out of school.

  • The rise in divorce rates may be connected to some social problems


Care for Old people



  • Caring for elderly people was traditionally the responsibility of families

  • Adults had to look after their elderly parents

  • A woman’s job was to stay at home taking care of her family

  • Nowadays, fewer elderly people are looked after by their relatives

  • Residential homes provide care for large number of elderly people

  • Some families are unable to look after elderly relatives

  • Families tend to be smaller these days, and women often have full-time jobs

  • Cares homes provide a professional service for senior citizens

  • Nurses are better trained than family members


Care for Old people: Opinion


  • The best form of care for the elderly depends on the family situation
  • It depends on whether family members have the time resources
  • We all have a responsibility towards the older people in our society
  • Governments should invest money in facilities and training for care workers.

 

 Global issues

Problems in developing countries



  • Developing countries face a range if problems

  • Standards of healthcare and education are low

  • Life expectancy is usually lower than in developed countries

  • There is a lack of infrastructure, employment and good quality housing

  • Many people are forced to live in poverty

  • Food, drinking water and basic medicines are in short supply


How to help developing countries



  • The best form of help for developing countries is development aid

  • Richer nations can help by investing in long-term projects

  • Governments and charities can help by building new houses and schools

  • Globalization may also help developing countries

  • Multi-national companies can creating jobs in developing countries

  • On the other hand, many people emigrate to find work in richer countries

  • They often sand money back home to their families

  • This money helps to improve the standard of living in developing countries


Immigration



  • Some people move to another countries in search of a better life

  • Many immigrants come from less developed countries

  • Richer, industrialized countries may offer opportunities for employment

  • Free healthcare and schooling are available in some developed countries

  • Other people migrate to a foreign country to improve their academic qualifications


Positives of immigration and Multi-cultural societies



  • From an economic perspective, immigration can be extremely positive

  • Many immigrants have skills that are needed in the country they move to

  • Immigrants who find work contribute to the economy of their new country

  • Many immigrants send money home to help family members

  • Immigration also creates cultural diversity

  • People of many different nationalities learn to live together

  • This can help people to become more open-minded and tolerant


Negatives of Immigration



  • Some people believe that immigrants take jobs that should go to local people

  • Some immigrant workers work longer hours for less money

  • Companies might pay lower salaries to immigrant workers

  • Unemployment rates could rise if there are too many immigrants


Opinions about Immigration



  • Immigration can help the economy of a country

  • It can create multi-cultural societies

  • However, immigration needs to be controlled

  • In many countries, immigrants need visas or work permit

  • Governments should stop companies from exploiting immigrant workers

  • Foreign and local workers should have the right to equal pay and conditions


Positives of Globalization



  • Business of becoming increasingly international

  • Multi-national companies do business across the world

  • Companies like MacDonald’s can be seen on high streets in most cities

  • Goods are produced in one country and sold in many others

  • A global economy means free trade between countries

  • This can strengthen political relationships

  • Globalization can also create opportunities for employment

  • It encourages investment in less developed countries

  • It could reduce poverty in the developing world


Negatives of Globalization



  • Globalization is not always beneficial to everyone

  • Companies can move to countries where labour is cheap

  • This creates redundancies, or job losses

  • Employees cannot be confident that they have stable jobs

  • Companies sometimes exploit their employees in developing countries

  • Global trade creates more waste and pollution


The future of Globalization


  • There should be global regulations for salaries and working conditions
  • Governments should impose laws to protect the environment

 Government and Society

What governments can do

 


  • Governments provide public services like healthcare and education

  • They support people who are living in poverty or unable to work

  • Governments raise money by taxing working people

  • They can spend money on resources and campaigns

  • They can introduce new laws

  • They can impose taxes

  • They can raise people’s awareness of issues (e.g climate change/healthy eating)

  • They can influence people’s habits and opinions

  • They can create jobs

  • They can regulate the activities of companies such as banks

  • They can provide resources for schools

  • They are also responsible for the security and well-being of their citizens

  • They control armed forces and police forces

 

Public services

 


  • Governments pay the salaries of public sector workers like police officers and teachers

  • The necessary money is raised by taxing people’s income

  • Free education and healthcare may be provided by the state

  • Some governments control public transport systems and even TV channels

  • In other countries, these services are provided by private companies

  • Some people believe that competition between private companies is good

  • It helps to improve quality while bringing prices down

  • Other people think that essential services should be free

  • Governments should pay for them

 

Censorship: Opinion

 


  • Governments can censor what public sees or reads in the media

  • To a certain extent censorship is necessary

  • We should use censorship to protect children from violent images

  • Some computer games involve killing people or committing crimes

  • The Internet also needs to be controlled

  • Many websites show pornography and violence

  • There should be age limits for websites and computers games

  • Parents need to take responsibility for checking what their children watch

  • It is impossible for governments to control everything we see

  • Video cameras in public places

  • The use of CCTV is becoming widespread

  • Video cameras have been installed in many public places

  • They are supposed to protect us and deter criminals

  • Many people think that this surveillance violates our privacy

  • The authorities could build databases with our pictures and identities

  • We should not be treated like criminals

 

Smart cards: Positives

 


  • Governments will probably introduce a digital identification card system

  • Smart cards will have benefits and drawbacks

  • They could help to reduce crime

  • They could hold personal information, such as DNA

  • Digital bank cards could contain fingerprint information

  • It would be very difficult for criminals to use a stolen card

  • It would be easier for police to identify people and catch criminals

 

Smart cards: Negatives

 

  • Many people are worried about losing their privacy
  • Governments could store all our personal and medical information
  • This information could be used by insurance companies
  • Employers could check our health records
  • People with Disabilities
  • People with disabilities should be treated the same as everybody else
  • They should have the same rights as other people
  • They should have access to the same jobs as other citizens
  • Discriminations against disabled people is illegal in many countries
  • Ramps and lifts for wheelchairs should be installed in public buildings
  • Support teacher can be employed to help children with learning difficulties

 Health

Diet



  • The human body requires a balanced diet

  • An unhealthy diet can cause various health problems

  • Obesity, diabetes and heart disease are on the increase

  • Many people nowadays rely on fast food or pre-prepared meals

  • These foods often contain too much fat, salt and sugar

  • They are cheap to buy and very easy to prepare

  • Many young people have grown up on a diet of convenience foods

  • Populations in developed countries are increasingly overweight Exercise

  • Regular exercise is essential in maintaining a healthy body

  • Exercise burns calories and helps to build healthy bones and muscles

  • Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week for 20 minutes

  • Most people nowadays lead a sedentary lifestyle

  • We tend to walk less and do desk jobs

  • Most adults relax by watching television

  • Children play video games rather than doing outdoor sports

  • In the past, people were more active in their jobs and at home


Government’s Role



  • Governments have a significant role to play in reducing obesity

  • More and more people, including young children are seriously overweight

  • They are at risk of heart disease and diabetes

  • This situation will increase the burden on hospitals and taxpayers

  • Hospitals rely on the government for money and resources

  • Governments should promote a healthy diet and regular exercise

  • There should be more time for sports on school timetables

  • Unhealthy junk food should be banned from school menus

  • People need information about what foods contain

  • Food packaging must show the food’s nutritional content

  • The British Government recommends eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day


State Health system: advantages



  • Good healthcare should be available to everyone for free

  • State healthcare is paid by the government using money from taxes

  • Everyone has access to the same quality of care and treatment

  • Private healthcare is unfair because only wealthy people can afford it

  • The National Health Service in the UK provides free healthcare for every resident


Private Healthcare: advantages



  • State hospitals are often very large and difficult to run

  • Private hospitals have shorter waiting lists for operations and appointments

  • Patients can benefit from faster treatment

  • Many people prefer to pay for more a personal service

  • Patients have their own room and more comfortable facilities


Alternative medicine: Positives



  • People are increasingly using alternative medicines to treat illnesses.

  • For example, acupuncture can be used to treat backache

  • Herbal medicines can be used to treat allergies or viruses

  • Many patients report positive experiences with these treatments

  • Some traditional cures have been used for hundreds of years


Alternative medicine: Negatives



  • Many alternative medicines have not been tested scientifically

  • They may have no beneficial effect at all

  • They may cause unknown side effects

  • People should trust the opinions of qualified doctors

  • An illness could get worse without treatment from a doctor


Stress



  • Modern lifestyles are increasingly stressful

  • People work long hours with strict deadlines

  • Our busy lifestyles mean we have less time to relax

  • Unemployment is a major cause of stress

  • Children may be affected by their parents’ relationship problems

  • Tests and exams can also cause stress


How to reduce stress


  • Stress can be reduced by taking regular exercise and eating a healthy diet
  • It is also important to get sufficient sleep and make leisure time a priority
  • People should work less overtime and take regular holidays
  • Schools have started to employ psychologists
  • They can offer emotional support to students
  • They can help students to cope with exam stress

 

 Transport

Traffic problems



  • Traffic congestion is caused by commuters travelling to work

  • Most people live in the suburbs outside city centre

  • Commuters tend to travel at the same time of day

  • They tend to travel alone

  • Cars and road space are not used efficiently

  • This causes traffic jams during the rush hour


Traffic solutions



  • In order to reduce traffic we should change our working habits

  • The internet can now be used to connect people

  • More people could work from home

  • Meetings can be held as video conferences

  • Workers could be given flexible timetables

  • Another solution would be to tax drivers

  • Workers should share their cars and travel together

  • In London, for example, there is a congestion charge

  • This helps to raise money for better public transport

  • Public transport needs to be reliable and efficient


Positives of Public transport



  • We need to reduce our dependence on cars

  • Parking a car can be extremely difficult in big cities

  • Well-designed transport systems are comfortable and convenient

  • Modern public transport can be fast and cheap

  • Public transport can help to reduce pollution in cities

  • Investment in buses and trains will ease traffic congestion

  • Buses can be given special lands to avoid traffic


Negatives of public transport



  • Public transport if often slow and unreliable

  • Metro systems and trains are often dirty and crowded

  • People feel like “sardines in a can”

  • Cars are much more comfortable

  • Road safety

  • Driving while tired or drunk is extremely dangerous

  • Mobile phones can be a dangerous distraction for drivers

  • They draw the driver’s attention away from the road

  • The use of phones while driving has been banned in many countries

  • Punishments are becoming stricter

  • Television campaigns are used to remind people to drive safely

  • Speed cameras have become more common

  • Speed bumps are another form of traffic calming


 

Nguồn Internet

 
 

  • Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on students

  • Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent than others

  • Streaming could damage students’ self esteem

  • They may lose motivation

  • Students from wealthier families tend to be better prepared

  • Children from poorer families may receive less support from parents

  • Mixed ability classes encourage everyone to achieve their potential.
 

 



 

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