IELTS Writing Task 2: 'capital punishment' topic

Here are some ideas from my ebook about the topic of capital punishment. Remember that you won't be able to write a good essay unless you have good ideas. Also, you should always try to prepare both sides of the argument.

Arguments for capital punishment:

• Supporters say that capital punishment deters crime.
• Fear of the death penalty stops people from committing offences.
• The death penalty shows that crime is not tolerated.
• It is a form of revenge.
• The cost of imprisonment is avoided.
• The offender cannot pose a threat to others.

Arguments against capital punishment:

• Innocent people could be wrongly convicted and executed.
• Crime rates are not necessarily reduced.
• Many criminals do not think they will be caught.
• Capital punishment is not a good deterrent.
• Executing prisoners creates a violent culture and encourages revenge.
• We have no right to take another human life.

Comments

[shashi reddy]

Hi Simon.This is sheshi from Hyderabad India.hope ur in ol.i have my exam on jan 12th.practicing to the core to get 7 band to apply for masters in canada.read ur previous sessions of almost from past 1 year.tel me the things which i have to do in these last 10 days .expecting a positive reply.

[Hibba]

Hello Simon
I wish you could write an essay about the role of politicians and scientist in the society. I think it is not an easy essay especially under exam conditions.
Regards.

[carolina]

Hello Simon

thank you very much for your valuable lessons
I thought the exam would be harder. i did not expect such a good results:

writing: 8
speaking:9
listening:9
Reading:8.5

Thank you very much

Carolina

carolinaoscar@yahoo.com

[hiba]

Congratulation carolina . Wish you all the best in your life.pls could you tell me how many times have you done the exam?

[Alka]

Without capital punishment our lives are less secure and crimes or violence increase. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are various ways to punish criminals all around the world in order to reduce criminality and provide security to civilians. I accept that sometimes capital punishment is necessary. However, I believe that death sentences are not fruitful in decreasing crime, violence and other offenses
In one hand, supports say that capital punishment deters crime effectively as people have fear of the death penalty which stops them from committing offences. Moreover, capital punishment defines seriousness of offence so before committing such offence person will think twice. Also, Death sentence is a form of revenge which gives a feeling of peace for victim. Otherwise many times a victim converted into offender in order to take revenge and punish accuse by own. Additionally, capital punishment is a way to avoid imprisonment cost which can otherwise be used by government in development.
On other hand, I think that capital punishment is not a good way as Innocent people could be wrongly convicted and executed. There is no evidence about the reduction of crime rates due to the way of death penalty. Many criminals do not think they will be caught therefore they do not have fear of this kind of punishment. Also, Capital punishment is not a good deterrent. Rehabilitation and education is good way in order to prevent or minimise offensive acts. Executing prisoners creates a violent culture and encourages revenge which can increase crime.
In conclusion, I think that we have no rights to take another human life so lifelong imprisonment until death can be a better way to punish criminals.

[Aleksandra Bucholc]

Congratulations Carolina!

Your results are extraordinary!
Are you a native speaker or such a good English user, giving more hope to non-native people struggling to achieve similar results?

[Simon]

Wow, great scores Carolina. Well done!

[jay]

1)I started teaching english
2)I start to tech english.

which is correct

[JSP]

Hi Friends,

Can someone please provide your feedback on the below passage. Do I covered the entire question and organised nicely for band 7:

Task 2:
Nowadays, people can work and study at home through the internet. However, the effects of long-distance programs can never be as good as fact to face programs. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Answer:
People have different views about working and studying, while there are some advantages of being working at home and studying at home. However, I personally believe that personal interactions are usually more productive.

On the one hand, I agree that there are greater opportunities of being working and studying at home thought internet. Many people have a tendency to earn money out of their free time by staying back at home. Internet has brought a rich variety of opportunities to get connect with any organisation across globe. On top of these, internet also facilitates to expand their knowledge and gain greater qualification that opens the door to better job opportunities. There are huge ranges of eLearning, eCertifications and variety of study materials for regular academic course are also availed in Internet, which simplifies the student life to enhance the knowledge.

However, I believe that group work and group study are more beneficial. Working at workplace opens the door for creativity and expands the knowledge of organisation traits. It is clearly visible that a majority of successful people in life are profoundly preferred working in a team. Moreover, combined studies and teacher interaction courses are also useful. Combined studies smoothens the lives of student for better understanding of the subjects , to easily clear-off the doubts and to provoke thoughts, eventually help to secure higher grades.

To conclude, for the aforementioned reasons, I personally believe that group activities are more beneficial than automated computer learning to lead successfully their job or studies.

[JSP]

Hi Simon,

If the question ask to 'discuss both views and give your opinion', then can I write my conclusion like below:

To conclude, for the aforementioned reasons I believe that the advantages of technology are out weighted by the disadvantages.

Thanks in advance !!

[TheIELTSSolution.com]

Hi,

I just want to congratulate Carolina, one of your commenter on this blog.

Your results are absolutely extraordinary!
You really gives hope to non-native people struggling to achieve similar results. TheIELTSSolution.com

Thank you.

[baljeet kaur]

great