採点基準(Band Descriptors)の Lexical Resource(語彙力)では、バンド7に「uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation(あまり一般的でない語彙を、スタイルとコロケーションをある程度意識して使える)」という記述があります。今回紹介するようなイディオムは、まさにこの less common lexical items に当たります。
もう一つの利点は、パラフレーズの幅が広がることです。たとえば inequality in access to technology(技術へのアクセスの不平等)を the digital divide と言い換えられれば、同じ内容を繰り返さずに議論を展開できます。社会現象を一言で表すイディオムは、言い換えの引き出しとしても役立ちます。
Many developing countries struggle with brain drain as their most talented graduates migrate to developed nations seeking better career opportunities and higher salaries.
Governments must address the digital divide by investing in rural broadband infrastructure and providing digital literacy training for elderly populations.
Critics argue that the trickle-down effect of tax cuts for wealthy individuals has failed to significantly improve wages and living standards for middle and lower-income families.
Education should be treated as a public good because accessible education for everyone benefits the entire society through innovation, economic growth, and better democratic participation.
性別や人種などを理由に、職場での昇進を阻む「見えない障壁」。透明で見えるのに通り抜けられないガラスの比喩で、1980年代から使われています。break the glass ceiling(ガラスの天井を打破する)というフレーズもよく使われます。男女平等や企業文化のトピックで有効です。
Despite having equal qualifications and experience, many women continue to face a glass ceiling that prevents them from reaching executive positions in major corporations.
While supporters argue that cancel culture promotes accountability, critics contend that it can stifle free speech and lead to disproportionate punishments for minor offenses.
While the nuclear family model provides independence and mobility advantages, it can lead to social isolation and reduced support networks compared to extended family structures.
Social media platforms can amplify herd mentality, leading people to adopt popular opinions without critically evaluating the information they encounter.
Educational institutions should implement programs that help students develop critical thinking skills and self-confidence to resist negative peer pressure.
Students who step outside their comfort zone by studying abroad often develop greater independence, cultural awareness, and adaptability skills that benefit them throughout their careers.
Developing countries often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to environmental protection, as they must choose between economic growth and ecological preservation.
Government resources are often spread too thin across multiple social programs, resulting in inadequate funding for each initiative and reduced overall effectiveness.