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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teacher be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children,

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The charts present the information about people aged 60-64 in employment. The collected data apply to four countries in 1970 and 2000. First of all, the
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 of working men decreased in 2000 in comparison to 1970. The similar change among the women depends on
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 country.
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, the corresponding percentage remained stable, and the changes were not significant. It is important to note the fall
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 working men's percentage in Belgium. It dramatically diminished from 79 to 19%. The less significant drop took
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place in Australia and in the USA. It has
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 to 27 and 18%
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, in Japan, the figure started from 84% in 1970 and reduced to 76% in 2000. The number of working women varies in the reporting countries. The highest percentage was in Japan in 1970, and the lowest point was in Belgium in 2000. To summarize, one can notice the great differences between countries and decades.
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Ensure that every main point is well supported with relevant details and examples. For instance, you could provide more specific data for the women in employment in each country to strengthen comparisons.
coherence cohesion
Enhance the introduction and conclusion to clearly outline the scope of the essay and provide a more thorough summary of the findings. This will help to wrap up the analysis cohesively.
task achievement
The essay effectively points out the general trends and differences across the countries and decades, making it clear to the reader.
coherence cohesion
The writer makes use of comparative language effectively, such as 'diminished' and 'reduced,' which accurately represent the changes observed.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • discipline
  • constructive punishment
  • positive reinforcement
  • non-physical punishment
  • time-out
  • privileges
  • consequences
  • consistency
  • proportional
  • empathy
  • internalize
  • misbehavior
  • physical punishment
  • aggression
  • antisocial behavior
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