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Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.”

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There have been different viewpoints on whether or not
criminals
 should be sentenced to
prison
. It is argued by some people that offenders should be punished by serving
prison
sentences
while
 others believe there are alternative measures. From my own perspective, I am in
favor
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 of the former one. On the one hand, there is an array of non-custodial
sentences
 to punish lawbreakers other than putting them
into
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prison
.
Firstly
, those committing minor crimes like shoplifting or pickpocketing can be sent to reform schools.
This
 is because they often have poor educational backgrounds and at these schools, people will educate them about the dangers of committing crimes and the potential consequences associated with these acts;
as a result
, they will be able to distinguish right from wrong.
Secondly
, those engaged in illegal activities can be
also
 put on probation or perform community orders
instead
 of custodial
sentences
.
As a consequence
, they will behave as they should because they know they are under
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 of the police.
In other words
, they can have chances to reflect on what they have done
as well as
 gradually reintegrate into society by doing good things.
On the other hand
, I firmly believe that
prison
sentences
 would truly act as a deterrent to
criminals
due to
 some reasons. First and foremost, imprisonment could greatly help to break the cycle of recidivism of offenders. It cannot be denied that putting those who commit crimes in
prison
 might make them seriously aware of their guilt and be afraid of losing their freedom again, which, ultimately, prevents
criminals
 from reoffending. Second of all, lawbreakers being locked up would ensure the safety of society. If
criminals
, especially those committing serious offences, were under poor supervision and lived freely, it would exert detrimental impacts on citizens as they would have a sense of insecurity.
To sum up
, notwithstanding other ways to punish lawbreakers, I still hold
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 belief that
prison
sentences
 are the most effective measure to deter crime.
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Task Response
Task Response: Good development and explanation of both views. It is important to clearly present your own opinion and ensure that it is consistent throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion
Coherence and Cohesion: The logical structure of the essay is well maintained, and there is a clear progression of ideas. However, the introduction and conclusion could be more distinct and impactful in summarizing the main points.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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