X. CRIME AND LAWS 1.

without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violent increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 2) _ in society dominated by fear and government control, it is foreseen that this penalty will continue into future next. _ Capital punishment protects the society from hardcore criminals. _ capital punishment curbs the inspiration and prospects of other hateful crimes reduce the rate of criminals _Importantly, capital punishment saves a lot of government funding which is wasted in maintenance of these hardcore criminals. _However, the jury giving the verdict are also humans. They have the life of a person at their discretion. _It should be considered as the last option by the jury and all circumstances must be taken into account before pronouncing the final verdict.

2. Tobacco and alcohol are drugs that cause addition and health problems. Should they be made illegal? Or should all drugs be legalized? (Essay Writing) Should all drugs be legalized? _The first major benefit that will come from the legalization of drugs will be the increase in jobs. in the manufacturing industry, sales industry, and marketing industry--due to the increased demand for drugs _ Farmers will benefit from the sale and distribution of drugs _ the legalization of drugs would decrease the prison population significantly _ Tax breaks could be brought upon by this new source of tax money should all drugs be made illegal? _ A dramatic increase in the number of cases of diseases related to smoking and drinking _ a decline in the quality of work performed by addicted labour force, downgrade in moral standards would be probably unavoidable concomitants _a large number of crimes related to drugs and alcohol 3. Should criminals be sent to prison or should they do something else as a punishment? (China writing) Some people who hold on the agreement views think that the criminals should be sent to prison

 It protects the society from hardcore criminals It reduces the rate of criminals After being released from prison, theymay turn over a new leaf Other people do not think this way is good, because of its lacking humanism. They should join the army and defend the security of nation. after they are released, they will not get a decent and steady job to support themselves and their families criminals will be infected bad habits from other prisoners. No doubt, when they are released from prison, the result must be worse. 4. Recent statistics show that the crimes by the young people in the major city of the world are increasing. Cause, effects, solutions. (China writing) causes The first reason of the high rates of juvenile delinquency is the negative influence of commercialized mass media (obscene books and violence movies) The second reason of high rates of juvenile crime is that modern youth are more revolutionary and more independent that the elder generation (throw away all the traditional principles and beliefs) The third significant factor of juvenile crime is the increasing number of singleparent families Effects The most obvious people affected by juvenile delinquency are the victims. Whether the crime involves theft, vandalism, or violence, the victim always suffers loss. The upheaval and trauma of having a family member who is a juvenile delinquent can create instability for the other relatives (sorrow, cost of hiring lawyers, ethical issues) Young people who commit serious crimes before they are 18 years old challenge the future for everyone involved solutions Firstly, school education plays an important role to teach traditional beliefs. Secondly, the present situation also calls for a control and supervision on the mass media Thirdly, mutual understanding between parents and children is also very important

5. Young women crime has become more and more prevalent in recent years. Causes, effects and solutions. (China writing)

The same as the above mentioned question including: Causes The discrimination between man and woman in some country Solution Implementation of gender equality

6. Crime is nearly always related to the environment in which it occurs. For this reason, international laws and international law courts are unrealistic and will not succeed in reducing crime levels in different countries. Discuss. (Insight into Ielts) the reasons behind crime are elusive, moreover, the levels of crime vary in different countries. It is widely recognised that the national laws and courts are particularly pivotal to protect the nation. In addition to this, the international laws and courts are crucial in a countries' level. There are so many various situation and reasons involved in some ways. Although we have the laws and courts international wide, it cannot avoid this problem in some countries since they are just not efficient.

7. Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendants past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. In what extent do you agree or disagree? (Ielts practice plus) disagree Knowing defendant's past criminal record, a jury may have bias against the defendant. If the defendant has committed a crime before, then jury might believe that he/she is more likely to commit the same or another crime again. for juries, there is no benefit of having access to defendant's past criminal record. There has to be concrete evidences that shows whether the accused one committed the crime or not. 8. The use of CCTV (close circuit television) cameras in streets, stations, shops and other public places has increased rapidly in recent years. Although we are told that these cameras help in the fight against crime, some people are opposed to their use. They believe that everyone has a right to privacy. (serve more as an invasion of our privacy than as a protection of our safety). To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on Ielts) (Model tests for the IELTS) Agree security cameras provide well-disciplined societies.

They reduce traffic accidents from speeding drivers. They play pivotal roles against terrorism. Many cameras are stored at airports. Those cameras can be used to monitor suspicious activities including criminal activities or vandalism. They are effective in the prevention of shoplifting as well as illegal activities such as inventory shrinkage from employees. Digital security cameras are used to control employees punctuality in the work place.

surveillance cameras provide several beneficiaries.