很多罪犯即受到懲罰后繼續(xù)犯罪

雅思大作文題目：

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it.

Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

【話題分類】

犯罪類

【題目解析】

這是一道犯罪類話題的“two-question essay”。題目意思是：很多罪犯即便是受到懲罰后會繼續(xù)犯罪。為什么會出現(xiàn)這一現(xiàn)象？如何防止犯罪？對于此類題型的作文，考生需要1）在開頭段改寫題目，且簡要地回答題目中的兩個問題，2）主體需兩個段落分別回答題目中的兩個問題，3）結尾段對主體段內容進行全面總結。

【寫作思路】

開頭段：改寫題目 + 題目問題簡要回答

Body 1：原因：a) 懲罰力度不夠大，b）有犯罪前科的人不能夠完全被社會接受

Body 2：防止犯罪的方法：a) 加大懲罰力度，b）給前犯罪者提供職業(yè)培訓和就業(yè)機會

結尾段：通過“同義轉換”的方式對主體兩個段落要點進行總結

【參考范文】

Nowadays, it is common that ex-offenders violate the law repeatedly although they have been punished. In this essay, I will initially discuss the reasons for this situation, followed by my suggestions which can assist in preventing crimes from happening.

There are primarily two factors largely responsible for recidivism. To commence with, the sanctions against criminals are not harsh enough. In other words, being punished does not make a huge difference to offenders, leading to the possibility that these people are normally unable to realise the detrimental consequences that breaching the law will entail for victims and society, and such behaviour is likely to be re-exhibited as a result. Additionally, former convicts are not completely accepted in society. People released from prison seem to be automatically judged as those whose character is poor. Their family and friends may not embrace them and employers refuse to recruit them. Therefore, nothing can help them to survive but to re-offend.

To cease crimes, several approaches can be adopted. Firstly, the implementation of more punitive measures is effective. Only when people are truly conscious of their wrongdoing both physically and psychologically can they stop themselves from committing crimes. For instance, a longer stint of community service or jail sentence is respectively appropriate for convicts with minor crimes and serious ones. Secondly, providing more vocational training sessions and job opportunities for those with criminal records is another feasible solution. If they can earn a living independently, having sufficient money to afford accommodation and feed themselves, they are rarely motivated to participate in some illegal activities again.

In conclusion, lenient punishments for law breakers and less social tolerance for previous criminals are the two major two causes of re-offending. However, if severer penalties can be meted out to prisoners and meanwhile ex-criminals are allowed to have a smoother re-entry into the community, crime issues can be tackled.

(310 words)