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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

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Nowadays an increasing number of
people
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 are becoming concerned about their health and the quality of their diet. There are two diametrically opposed opinions on the matter. Some
people
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 believe that each and every individual is responsible for their own health
while
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 others state that it is the government that must ensure that the citizens have healthy eating habits. Personally, I believe that
people
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 bear full responsibility for their
diets
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 for a number of reasons.
First,
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nowadays there is a vast variety of products that everyone can choose from, ensuring a balanced diet consisting of different types of products with sufficient vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Everyone can balance their
diets
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according to
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 these factors and
also
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 based on their taste preferences.
For
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example
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 vegetarians will prefer beans rich in protein
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 omnivorous eaters might opt for meat
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.
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,
while
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 governments cannot considerably vary in their healthy eating programs usually adhering to
'one
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 size fits all' approach, individuals know exactly what they need in order to keep fit and healthy both generally speaking and in terms of
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. We take
tailored
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the tailored
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 approach as we know exactly what we need to succeed in life,
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and be
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 strong and healthy.
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, others argue that the government is fully responsible for the kind of
food
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 its population consume because they make decisions regarding the quality of
food
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 their country produce and import
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 prices.
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, in many developing
countries
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countries,
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people
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 rarely have access to
high quality
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food
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,
thus
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 being forced to choose something cheap like fast
food
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.
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, the government can introduce legislation as regards
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what kind of
food
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 can be promoted, seen
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 in many European countries where the advertising of fast
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, alcohol and cigarettes is prohibited.
These measure
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, it is argued, can affect the way we eat and control the
diets
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 of the whole population. In conclusion,
while
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 the
governments
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government
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 may play a role in the choice of
food
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 of its citizens, it is still the responsibility of every individual whether to eat
healthy
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a healthy
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 diet or not
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 many reasons being
that
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 a variety of methods to balance their
diets
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 or their finances. After all our life is in our hands!
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coherence cohesion
Your essay lacks a clear and logical structure. it is important to organize your ideas coherently, with a distinct introduction, body paragraphs that each focus on a single main point, and a conclusion that summarizes and reflects upon the key points made.
coherence cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion are present but could be improved. The introduction should clearly present the topics that will be discussed, and the conclusion should effectively summarize your essay's key arguments without introducing new ideas.
coherence cohesion
While you provide some support for your main points, the development is inadequate. Each paragraph should contain clear and developed arguments, supported by evidence, examples, or further explanation to strengthen them.
task achievement
Your response is generally on topic but your response misses the prompt about crime reduction and discusses health and diet instead. Please ensure that you address the specific topic given.
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Your ideas are somewhat clear, but they need to be expressed more comprehensively. Ensure your points are fully developed and provide further analysis or details to explain your position.
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Your essay should include more relevant specific examples to support your points. Whenever you make a claim, back it up with evidence or a clear example from real-life experience or knowledge.

Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

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...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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