China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at what these new restrictions are, investigate why they have been introduced, and examine some of the potential consequences!

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Vocabulary List

Inspection (n) - the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to check that everything is correct and legal

Her job is to carry out health and safety inspections of buildings

To crack down (phrasal v) - to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way

The library is cracking down on people who don’t return their books

Culmination (n) - the point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point

Winning first prize in the tournament was the culmination of years of practice and hard work

Excessive (adj) - too much

Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems

Monopolistic (adj) - having or trying to have complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share

The company is accused of monopolistic behaviour

Gore (n) - blood, especially from violence or injury

It’s a good film, but there’s a lot of blood and gore in it

Loophole (n) - a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something

Billionaires have been using tax loopholes to save money

Unlicensed (adj) - not having a license (a document giving legal permission) for something

Unlicensed software used by businesses costs software developers millions every year!

Detriment (n) - harm or damage

Are you sure that I can follow this diet without detriment to my health?

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