{"id":2154,"date":"2015-07-20T20:47:46","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T18:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=2154"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:51:01","slug":"why-did-singapore-ban-gum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2015\/07\/why-did-singapore-ban-gum\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singapore banned chewing gum in 1992. The main reason was the problem caused by gum being left on public places. Gum was stuck on streets, seats, and trains. It was also difficult and expensive to clean. Today, chewing gum is allowed in some cases, such as for medical purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the podcast carefully then express your thoughts about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/6-minute-english\/ep-150702<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What do you think of Singapore banning chewing gums?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Would you like gums to be prohibited in your country just like in Singapore?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is one unusual rule in your country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What other bad \/ antisocial habits do you wish to be outlawed in your country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What can people do to keep public places clean?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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