Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a rule at school or at work that you think is not practical

You know, one rule that really

is the strict no-phone policy at my old high school in Hanoi. To give you a quick rundown, this rule banned students from using phones at all during school hours, even during breaks, and if you were caught, your phone was confiscated until the end of the day. The school to keep us focused on lessons and to stop distractions like texting or gaming, which I get in theory.

Now, why do I think it’s not practical? Honestly, it’s like

, you know? Phones aren’t just for messing around—they’re tools we use to organize our lives, like checking schedules, messaging group mates about projects, or even looking up quick facts to . Banning them outright ignored how integrated tech is in our world, and it felt more punishing than helpful. Instead of teaching us to use phones responsibly, it created this sneaky where kids hid in bathrooms to text. Plus, during breaks, we could’ve been listening to music or snapping fun photos to unwind, but the rule made those moments feel stifled. A more balanced approach, like allowing phones during lunch or setting clear usage guidelines, would’ve worked better than that just It’s one of those rules that but in real life.

That’s my take on it. Thanks for listening!