highly debated

Uso no IELTS

Useful in reading to describe academic topics, in Task 2 to present both sides of an argument, and in Speaking Part 3 to discuss controversial issues.

Exemplos

1. The effectiveness of mandatory vaccination is a highly debated topic.
2. Fossil fuel subsidies remain a highly debated policy in many countries.

Collocations

highly debated

The role of genetics in intelligence is a highly debated area.

Paráfrases

• contentious issue: More formal synonym for better lexical variety in essays.

Erros comuns

• high debatable to highly debated. 'Highly debate' is not a standard phrase; the correct form is 'highly debated'.