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Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. v.1

Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far v. 1
These days, every time you turn on the television or flick through the pages of a newspaper, you learn about the victims of crime. But what is the most effective method of dealing with the rising crime rate in our society? Some people believe the best way to punish criminals is to sentence them to time in prison. I completely disagree with this idea and in this essay I will support my opinion with examples. Firstly, life in jail is far too comfortable for prisoners. For example, many inmates have access to luxuries such as televisions, computers and sports facilities and so on. In other words, spendingtime behind bars is more like being in a holiday camp. If prison is going to act as a deterrent, then I believe it needs to be considerably tougher. Another reason why I disagree with lockup as a punishment is that a large number of prisoners are not actually a danger to society. Take shoplifters as an example. They are often locked up in the same cells as murderers, rapists and violent criminals. I strongly believe that this is a serious waste of taxpayers’ money. What is more, petty criminals may even learn how to commit more serious crimes when they are inside. On the other hand, there is an argument that prison can help to rehabilitate offenders. Many inmates have the opportunity to study while they are doing time. As a result, many never re-offend when they are released. In conclusion, although it is a common belief that prison is the best way to punish criminals, I believe it is too soft and that it is not necessary in the majority of cases. Personally, I think prison should be the last option when all else has failed.
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what is the most effective method of dealing with the rising crime rate in our society?
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the best way to punish
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is to sentence them to time in
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prison
. I completely disagree with this
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idea
and in this essay I will support my opinion with examples.

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, life in jail is far too comfortable for prisoners.
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inmates have access to luxuries such as televisions, computers and sports facilities and
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behind bars is more like being in a holiday camp. If
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is going to act as a deterrent, then I
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it needs to be
considerably
tougher.

Another reason why I disagree with lockup as a punishment is that
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a large number of
prisoners are not actually a
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danger
to society. Take shoplifters as an example. They are
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often
locked up in the same cells as murderers, rapists and violent
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criminals
. I
strongly
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believe
that this is a serious waste of taxpayers’ money.
What is more
, petty
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criminals
may even learn how to commit more serious crimes when they are inside.

On the other hand
, there is an argument that
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prison
can
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help
to rehabilitate offenders.
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inmates have the opportunity to study while they are doing time.
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never re-offend when they
are released
.

In conclusion
, although it is a common belief that
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prison
is the best way to punish
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criminals
, I
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believe
it is too soft and that it is not necessary in the majority of cases.

Personally
, I
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think
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should be the last option when all else has failed.
10Linking words, meeting the goal of 7 or more
13Repeated words, meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
2Mistakes
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IELTS essay Prison is the best punishment for criminals. How far v. 1

Essay
  American English
6 paragraphs
294 words
6.5
Overall Band Score
Coherence and Cohesion: 5.5
  • Structure your answers in logical paragraphs
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    One main idea per paragraph
  • Include an introduction and conclusion
  • Support main points with an explanation and then an example
  • Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
  • Vary your linking phrases using synonyms
Lexical Resource: 5.5
  • Try to vary your vocabulary using accurate synonyms
  • Use less common question specific words that accurately convey meaning
  • Check your work for spelling and word formation mistakes
Grammatical Range: 6.5
  • Use a variety of complex and simple sentences
  • Check your writing for errors
Task Achievement: 6.5
  • Answer all parts of the question
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    Present relevant ideas
  • Fully explain these ideas
  • Support ideas with relevant, specific examples
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