Ielts-7-Writing

7.11 CREATIVITY
1. Creative artists should be given more freedom to express their ideas
in the form of words, pictures, music, or films, and the government
should not place any restrictions on their creativity. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2. Do you think artists like writers, musicians, and painters are still of
value in society today? Discuss and support your opinion.
3. These days, people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters,
and so on) and give less attention to the importance of disciplines
like science and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7.12 CRIME
1. In many cities, security measures such as the use of video cameras in
public places are being increased in order to reduce crime, but some
people believe that these measures restrict our individual freedom.
Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?

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2. Crime rates tend to be higher in cities than in smaller towns. Explain
some possible reasons for this trend, and suggest some solutions.
3. In many cities, crime is increasing. Why do you think this is
happening? What can governments do to help reduce crime levels?
4. Capital punishment is a brutal practice and should be abolished. Give
your views in the form of an essay.
5. Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or reeducated
and rehabilitated using community service programs, for instance,
before being reintroduced to society? Give your views in the form of
an essay.
6. Should criminals be sent to jail, or should we instead let them do
something else as punishment. State your view and give some
reasons.
7. Criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the
reintroduction of criminals into society justified? State your views in
no less than 250 words.