高分卷·十一·政府的权力和责任

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 - 采纳政策 Implement a policy - 实施政策

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

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