Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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A number of
people
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suggest that all lawbreakers indifferent of the
level
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of the
crime
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commited should be sent to prison,
while
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others propose the idea that the
people
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who proceed to commit minor crimes
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should
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be included in the work for the local community
instead
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of being imprisoned.
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both opinions have their pros and cons,
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am inclined to agree fully with the second opinion.
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, it would be morally wrong to condemn all
people
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indifferent
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regardless
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of the
level
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of the
crime
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proceeded
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to prison without giving them the chance to progress and understand their wrongdoings so they wouldn't repeat the same mistake again. I think if the
crime
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is something that didn`t represent a great danger to society,
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the citizen should be given another chance with probation.
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, if they
would
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were to
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go down the same path again,
then
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it should be proposed a prison sentence
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a prison sentence should be proposed
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.
For example
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, if a youngster
proceedes
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proceeds
to do graffiti in an
unathorised
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unauthorised
place, he shouldn`t be convicted the same as a robber. Owing to the fact that their intentions are completely different and one represents an utmost risk to other
peoples
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people's lives
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life
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life,
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whereas
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one
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the other
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is simply curiosity or
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rebellion
.
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,
i
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I
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highly agree with the opinion that minor crimes should be punished by an inclusion of the wrongdoer in
activites
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activities
that contribute to the states wellbeing,
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as
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cleaning green spaces, side roads, helping senior citizens
etc
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, etc
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.
As a result
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of including
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low-grade
lawbreakers into daily work for the state, more hardworking
people
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would arise.
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, by working for the local community, they would learn what it means to have a civic sense and how important it is
respect
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to respect
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the rules
as
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so as
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to not
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not to
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create any
unecessary incoviniences
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unnecessary inconveniences
for them or for others.
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, wrongdoers would gain a civic spirit and would feel how important it is to contribute and to receive a
right
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just
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reward for
your
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their
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work.
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, they will own up to the fact done by them and try to change their mode of manifestation. In conclusion, lawbreakers should be given second chances
in regards of
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regarding
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the
level
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of the
crime
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commited
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committed
and not be mixed up with
high
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high-level
level
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criminals.
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, if the
crime
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commited
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committed
doesn`t have an impact on the life of others and the
wellbeing
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well-being
of the state, it shouldn`t
pe
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be
punished too
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brutally
,
such
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with sudden imprisonment.

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Answer both sides in a more even way. You talk more about one side than the other side.
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Make your opinion very clear in every part of the essay, not only in the start and end.
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Explain your main ideas with simpler and clearer support.
coherence and cohesion
Use linking words carefully. Some are good, but some sentences are too long and hard to follow.
coherence and cohesion
Keep one main idea in each paragraph and develop it step by step.
coherence and cohesion
Check sentence order and word choice so your meaning is easy to follow.
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You answer the question and give your own opinion.
coherence and cohesion
You have a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
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You use examples to support your ideas.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

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