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Many cities have installed cameras in public places in order to reduce crime. However, some people think that those cameras restrict our privacy. Do you think the advantages of this system outweigh the disadvantages?

#cities #cameras #places #crime #people #privacy #system
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In many towns,
cameras
has
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 been
istalled
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installed
 in public areas in case of safety issues. Many believe that recording is against
to
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private life.
This
 essay argues that
drawbacks
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outweight
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outweigh
 the benefits. Public
cameras
 should exist in cities,
however
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 they should be restricted
in
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 specific areas. Even though some of the private gardens are in the angle of the
cameras
'
eyesigts
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eyesight
eyesights
. When
people
 know that they are possibly
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from
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 someone
elses
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else
else's
, they feel unsafe,
instead
 of secure.
For
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people
 can swim in their pools, without the
pyhschology
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psychology
 of watching by someone.
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 it is against the
people
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 rights.
On the other hand
, if it is used for
people
's
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 it can help decreasing in crime rates. It can be
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 for
the
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potential criminals. Because they
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 to
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 a crime
,
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 when they are sure they can not be found.
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 residents should decide
wether
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 they need
cameras
 on
theri
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their
the
 streets. In conclusion, even
thoug theren
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though there
is
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 advantages of public
cameras
,
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the drawbacks
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are
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outweighted
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outweighed
 the benefits.
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grammar
Work on improving sentence structure and grammar to enhance readability. For instance, 'cameras has been istalled' should be 'cameras have been installed'.
evidence
Provide clear and specific examples to strengthen your arguments. For example, a particular case where public cameras helped reduce crime could add weight to your claims.
structure
Make sure each paragraph has a clear main idea and that all sentences in the paragraph contribute to this main idea. This will improve the coherence and cohesion of your essay.
content
Your essay addresses both sides of the argument, showing an understanding of the complexity of the issue.
structure
The introduction clearly outlines your stance, and the conclusion effectively summarizes your viewpoint.

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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • surveillance
  • deterrence
  • apprehension
  • infringement
  • omnipresence
  • law enforcement
  • evidence gathering
  • privacy concerns
  • surveillance state
  • unwarranted surveillance
  • psychological impact
  • paranoia
  • crime investigation
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