Describe a good law in your country
You should say:
· What the law is
· How you learned about this law
· Who is affected by this law
· And explain why you think this is a good law
I have chosen to talk about a law which has made life much better for me for a number of reasons, which I will explain later. This is the law that banned smoking in all public places. By public places, this means workplaces, eating and drinking establishments – basically, any place where the general public goes.
Off the top of my head, I can’t recall when it was introduced; I’m guessing it was around a decade ago now. I can vividly remember a time before this regulation was introduced and eating out was a nightmare for me because of the smoke. I am allergic to the smell of smoke – it makes my eyes dry, my nose itch and my throat sore so in the past, if I was in a restaurant which became particularly smoky, I had to leave.
Before the law was passed, we were told about it on TV and there were advertisements in magazines, newspapers etc so there was quite a lot of warning before it was enacted. The reason why it took a few months to start was that some places such as workplaces needed to provide alternative smoking places such as smoking shelters
outside where smokers are allowed to smoke.
Obviously, the individuals who are most affected by this law are the smokers. I imagine that it is a struggle for chain smokers and I don’t know how they manage on long-haul flights. The positive knock-on effect of this law is that many chose to quit smoking. The government provides support and nicotine patches for those who want to give up, which is good.
There are many reasons why this law is a positive step forward, too many to mention... the fact that children are not being exposed to as much second-hand smoking is the best thing about it. Passive smoking is a killer and it affects not only kids. For example, substances in cigarettes can cause an attack in a person who has asthma and anyone with respiratory problems should not be around second-hand smoke. Personally, I would love to see a total ban on smoking but I doubt that will ever happen, but here’s hoping.
Describe a good law in your country
You should say:
What the law is
How you learned about this law
Who is affected by this law
And explain why you think this is a good law
One of the laws that I believe has significantly improved life in my country is the law banning smoking in all public places. This law applies to a wide range of locations, including workplaces, restaurants, bars, and any other areas accessible to the general public.
I first learned about this law through various media channels. It was widely publicized through TV advertisements, magazine articles, and newspaper reports. I can’t recall the exact date of its introduction, but it was implemented about a decade ago. Prior to this regulation, dining out was quite unpleasant for me due to the pervasive smoke. I am allergic to tobacco smoke, which causes my eyes to dry, my nose to itch, and my throat to become sore. On many occasions, if I found myself in a smoky environment, I had to leave the restaurant early.
Before the law was officially enacted, there was a substantial amount of public awareness campaigns. The law gave businesses time to prepare by setting up designated smoking areas outside their premises for those who still wanted to smoke.
The individuals most affected by this law are smokers themselves. For chain smokers, it must have been challenging to adjust, especially on long-haul flights or during long periods away from designated smoking areas. However, the law has had a positive knock-on effect: many smokers have taken this opportunity to quit smoking, with government support and nicotine replacement therapies available to assist them.
This law represents a significant improvement in public health. It greatly reduces exposure to second-hand smoke, which is harmful not only to children but also to adults with respiratory conditions like asthma. The reduction in passive smoking is crucial for public health, and although a total smoking ban might be an ideal scenario, this law is a commendable step towards protecting people from the adverse effects of tobacco smoke.
Vocabulary and Phrases
Phrase/Word | Meaning in English | Bangla | Russian | Hindi |
Banned | Officially prohibited | নিষিদ্ধ | Запрещённый | प्रतिबंधित |
Public places | Areas accessible to everyone, such as restaurants and workplaces | পাবলিক স্থান | Общественные места | सार्वजनिक स्थल |
Allergic | Having a negative reaction to a substance | অ্যালার্জি | Аллергический | एलर्जिक |
Pervasive | Spread widely throughout an area or group | বিস্তৃত | Проникающий | व्यापक |
Designated | Officially assigned or specified | নির্ধারিত | Определённый | निर्धारित |
Knock-on effect | An indirect effect caused by an initial action or event | পার্শ্বপ্রতিক্রিয়া | Косвенный эффект | पार्श्व प्रभाव |
Chain smoker | A person who smokes frequently and in large quantities | একটানা সিগারেটধারী | Закоренелый курильщик | निरंतर धूम्रपान करने वाला |
Passive smoking | Inhaling smoke from someone else's cigarette | দ্বিতীয় হ্যান্ড সিগারেট | Пассивное курение | दूसरे का धुआं लेना |
Respiratory conditions | Health issues related to the lungs or breathing | শ্বাসযন্ত্রের সমস্যা | Респираторные заболевания | श्वसन समस्याएँ |
Tobacco smoke | Smoke produced by burning tobacco | তামাকের ধোঁয়া | Табачный дым | तंबाकू का धुआं |
Public health | The health and well-being of the general population | জনস্বাস্থ্য | Общественное здравоохранение | सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य |
Comendable | Praiseworthy or deserving approval | প্রশংসনীয় | Похвальный | प्रशंसनीय |
Ideal scenario | The most perfect situation or outcome | আদর্শ পরিস্থিতি | Идеальная ситуация | आदर्श स्थिति |
Substantial | Large or important enough to have an effect | বিশাল | Существенный | महत्वपूर्ण |
Prevalent | Widely accepted or practiced | প্রচলিত | Распространённый | प्रचलित |
Effective | Producing a desired result | কার্যকর | Эффективный | प्रभावी |
Public awareness campaigns | Efforts to inform and educate the general public | জনসচেতনতা প্রচারণা | Кампании по повышению осведомлённости | जन जागरूकता अभियान |
Assist | To help or support | সাহায্য | Помогать | सहायता |
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