1 Regulate sth.
Introduce laws to ...
They promised to introduce laws to reduce America's greenhouse-gas emissions.
Tighten the law on ...
Impose a ban on...
Regulate the advertising of unhealthy food
Introduce laws to protect the environment
Tighten the law on media violence
Impose a ban on mobile use while driving
2 Take measures to...
= take steps to...
3 Is practical and fair
Is likely to receive public support
Is impractical and unfair
A short-sighted policy
Policy
Adopt a policy - 采納政策
Implement a policy - 實(shí)施政策
4 Armed forces
Military spending
Military technology
Protect national security
Threaten national security
Tensions and conflicts
Weapons of mass destruction
5 Police forces
Reduce crime
Prevent crime
Protect the public
Maintain law and order
Threaten people's safety
Pose a threat to...
Increase people's fear of crime
These offenses can harm neighborhoods and increase people's fear of crime.
6 A free and fair society
| Good | Bad |
|---|---|
| An open and democratic government |
Restrict people's freedom |
| Should be a personal choice | Goes against the values of a free and fair society |
| Should be free from government interference |
Black |
7 Improve public health
Run campaigns to encourage people to...
The government can run campaigns to encourage people to use public transport.
Promote healthy lifestyles
Exercise regularly
Walk or cycle to and from work
Make healthy food choices
8 Protect their cultural heritage
Promote their cultural heritage
Immigrants should be free to keep and promote their cultural heritage.
Attract tourists
Create jobs
9 Private companies
Are driven by profit
Make large profits
Energy UK has claimed that these energy companies do not make large profits.
Maximize profits
Minimize costs
(Companies ) Meet their social responsibilities
(Government) Protect the public interest
(Government) Promote open and fair competition
