Some people believe that capital punishment should never be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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some
individuals
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argue that
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death
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the death
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penalty
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should not be ever applied as
individuals
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deserve a second
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, another group of
individuals
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suggest that
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should be applied for severe
crimes
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because they do not believe in rehabilitation. In
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essay, I will explain both views and argue that
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death
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the death
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penalty
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could only be implemented for
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extremely
severe
crimes
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done
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committed
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by adults. On the one hand, some suggest that capital
penalty
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should never be applied.
This
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is because they believe that nobody is perfect and
offenders
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that offenders
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, even for severe
crimes
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, should have a second
chance
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. They suggest that it is never
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too late
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to learn and be instructed with good habits, as some could have not had the opportunity to learn
it
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them
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.
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, many young
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offenders were
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raised
in underserved communities with violent families. They were not able to see another reality to learn from. In my opinion, the capital
penalty
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should not be applied to minors, as there is a
chance
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to help them.
On the other hand
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, another group
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states
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that the maximum punishment should be applied for
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severe
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crimes
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.
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is because they do not believe in rehabilitation. They think that
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is a good way to implement justice for these violent situations
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as ripes,
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and homicide
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, among others. They
also
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argue that there is a high
chance
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for
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this
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these
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individuals
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to
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repeat
the crime in the future, and the
death
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penalty
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would be a radical solution. Mass
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shootings
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hate violent
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episodes
are a good example of
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, where the offender kills many and has no regret
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what he or she did. I believe that the capital
penalty
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should only be limited to adults
that
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who
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have
commited
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committed
an extreme violent crime. In conclusion, as
death
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punishment is suggested by a group of
individuals
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for severe
crimes
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as they do not believe in rehabilitation, others reject
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idea as they suggest
individuals
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deserve a second
chance
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. I think that
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is a difficult topic and in my
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opinion,
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this
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should be limited
for
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to
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severe cases of crime done by adults and not by minors.

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Add more supporting details or examples to strengthen your argument and provide a fuller response.
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Ensure all examples are directly relevant to the points you make, and consider adding more to fully explain your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Try to maintain a clearer logical flow between sentences, especially when transitioning between points.
coherence cohesion
Strong introduction and conclusion that effectively frame the discussion.
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The main points are well-supported with examples, adding depth to your argument.
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Your essay addresses both sides of the argument thoughtfully, demonstrating a balanced approach.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
Topic Vocabulary:
  • capital punishment
  • deterrent
  • crime
  • serious offenses
  • justice
  • victims
  • closure
  • life imprisonment
  • rehabilitation
  • legal system
  • fairness
  • wrongful convictions
  • moral
  • public opinion
  • perspectives
  • debate
  • effective
  • punishment
  • families
  • contribute
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