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Band 6+: Do you think long prison sentence are always effective?

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I think it depends on the criminals because some commit crimes impulsively, while others do so with a meticulous plan. While some criminals can reflect on their wrongdoings, others may never reflect at all. If these criminals are released soon, they may commit crimes shortly after being released. In addition, the cost of living is very high. The cost of living for criminals is covered by our taxes, so it is not fair to use taxpayer money to support criminals in making their livings.

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I think it is depending on the criminals because some criminals are committing crimes with impulse but other criminals did it with a meticulous plan. So while there are criminals who can reflect their wrong things, some criminals will not reflect forever. And if these criminals will be released soon, they will commit the crimes soon after released. In addition, the cost of living is very high. soon after released. In addition, the cost of living for criminals are consumed by our taxes, so it is not fair to pay the criminals to make their livings.

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criminals: 5

commit: 2

crimes: 2

while: 2

others: 2

reflect: 2

their: 2

released: 2

living: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses the question but could benefit from clearer organization and a more direct focus on the effectiveness of long prison sentences. Consider providing more specific examples or elaborating on the different types of criminals and their potential responses to long sentences. Additionally, while the point about the cost of living is relevant, it could be more directly tied to the question of effectiveness.

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The answer is generally coherent, but there are some pauses and repetitions ('soon after released') that affect the flow. Using more varied cohesive devices would improve coherence. For example, instead of repeating 'In addition,' try using 'Furthermore' or 'Moreover'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. Words like 'meticulous' are good, but the range could be expanded. Try to use synonyms and more specific terms to express your ideas. For example, instead of just saying 'wrong things,' you could specify 'the severity of their actions' or 'the impact of their offenses'.

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There are several grammatical errors, such as 'depending on the criminals' (should be 'depends on the criminals') and incorrect use of articles ('with impulse' should be 'on impulse'). The sentence structure is relatively simple. Try to incorporate more complex sentence structures and ensure subject-verb agreement. For example, use conditional sentences or relative clauses to add complexity.

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