IELTS WRITING - Topic : Crimes

IELTS WRITING Task 2
Topic : Crimes

 

 

In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

In some countries, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. Why has this happened? What can be done to deal with this?

 

To reduce crime rate in young people, it is the best way that good parenting skills should be taught to their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

In some countries, young criminals are not imprisoned; instead, they are required to do unpaid work in their communities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

 

Some people say that criminals who went to prison but become good citizens now are the best people to educate school students about the consequences of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

 

Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree? 

 

Prison is the most effective way of reducing crime in most countries. However, some people think that education is more effective way. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

 

Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime while others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

 

Some people think that the only way to improve the safety of our road is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

 

Some people think that most crime is the result of circumstances, such as poverty and other social problems. Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 

 

Vocabulary

- crime prevention : 범죄예방

- rehabilitation : 갱생

- juvenile delinquency; youth crime : 청소년 범죄

- enforce the law: 법을 강화하다

- heavy punishment: 강한 처벌

- vocational training : 직업교육

- reform offenders : 범죄자가 죄를 뉘우치게 만들다

- prison sentences, imprisonment : 감옥형