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Why police should not carry gunsThere is a risk of accidents and mistakes The police might shoot an unarmed criminal or an innocent person Accidents can happen in public places There are several alternatives to guns (e.g tear gas, sprays and electric shock weapons) Only special police units should use guns
Arm Trade: Positives The export of arms, or weapons, is an extremely controversial issue Governments of rich, industrialized countries sell arms to each other This industry creates jobs and wealth The trade of weapons may improve relationships between governments
Arms Trade: Negatives Weapons may be used in conflicts and wars The supply of arms could be responsible for deaths Governments are promoting war in order to make a profit Rich countries can influence the politics of other nations
Nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons are capable of destroying whole cities A nuclear war between two countries would destroy both countries Nuclear weapons are used as a deterrent They prevent wars from starting
Nuclear weapons: Opinion Nuclear weapons should be prohibited Governments should limit the production of nuclear weapons There is a danger of nuclear weapons being obtained by terrorists Nuclear weapons cannot be used against terrorist organizations
Armed Forces: Positives Armed forces provide security and protection They deter military attack by another country They can also be sued to maintain peace within countries They can be sued to give the police extra support Soldiers are also used to help in emergency situations, such as after a natural disaster
Armed forces: negatives Armies require a lot of funding from governments Too much money is spent on weapons and military technology This money could be spent on schools, hospitals and other public services 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
Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1691
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