Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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The rate at which individuals indulge in various social vices is quite alarming and

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has led to some people insisting that there should be constant consequences for each kind of mischief one is involved in, while others argue that factors

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as the prevailing situation and the enthusiasm for carrying out

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should be considered alongside. In my essay, I will discuss

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views and state my opinion. Establishing fixed penalties for any

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committed will help cut down the height at which social vices have reached and citizens will be cautious about engaging in

crime

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, when one use guns and knives to forcefully obtain money from another, he or she when caught, should be locked up in jail for a year. In

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situation, before an individual decides to go into robbery, he or she will have to think about it twice.

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, if the government enacts policies against

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involvement and putting into consideration variables

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as the circumstances and motivation for committing it, it will

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help to wipe out vices from the society. Take

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, the two criminals of which

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stole money from the bank and were caught. When interviewed, one says he went

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into a robbery

because he wants to save his mother who is suffering from cancer while the other person went stealing because he had no food to eat. Weighing

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circumstances, the punishment of the former will be lighter than that of the latter. To conclude,

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fixed punishments and considering the circumstances around

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crime

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will help cut down the rate of

crime

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.5

Complete response

6.5

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

269 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

fixed punishments
consistency
predictability
deter crime
potential offenders
streamline
judicial process
bias
corruption
complexity
human behavior
circumstances
justice system
intent
remorse
socio-economic background
rehabilitate offenders
recidivism rates
flexible punishment systems
inconsistencies
perceived injustices
public trust

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The Internet has provided great benefits, but at the same time, it has also created new problems and inequalities. it possible to control some of these problems?

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In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

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