IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Punishment

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Capital punishment is essential to control violence and crime in society. Without enforcing capital punishment like dead sentence our life would become less secure and the number of crime and violence in society would increase. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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some people think that all lawbreaker should be sent to prison. However, others hold the opposite belief that there are alternatives for people whose crimes are minor such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

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