aSurveillance Cameras

The use of surveillance cameras in public places has increased significantly.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.

In recent years, the presence of surveillance cameras in public places has become significantly
more popular. While some argue that these devices enhance security and deter criminal
activities, others have raised concerns about privacy and psychological effects. This essay will
discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of this development.

- Crime Prevention
- Crime Investigation

On the one hand, surveillance cameras contribute significantly to public safety. First, they act as
a crime deterrent, as people are less likely to engage in illegal activities when they know they
are being watched. For example, studies/ statistics have shown that the presence of cameras in
urban residential areas has led to a significant reduction in theft (trom cap) and vandalism (pha
hoai tai san). Second, in the event of a crime, footage from these cameras serves as valuable
evidence that helps law enforcement = the police identify and arrest suspects, increasing the
likelihood of justice being served.

- Example: Cameras set up in stores and malls → have the police identify the facial
features, motor vehicles of the criminals, and time of committing crimes → solve
crimes like shoplifting or assault.

On the other hand, the widespread use of surveillance cameras also has notable disadvantages. A
major concern is the potential for privacy violations. Constant monitoring in public places can
make people feel uncomfortable and limit their sense of freedom. Nhấn mạnh + Ví dụ: In some
cases, some people misuse the video footage for purposes like stalking or spreading sensitive
moments or embarrassing moments of people on social media without permission. This can lead
to crimes like cyberbullying or blackmailing. In addition, cameras can also create psychological
stress and unease because when people know they are being monitored, they can feel pressured
and uncomfortable in their daily activities. Vi du VCameras set up near changing rooms or
restrooms in shopping malls where mostly people would expect some levels of privacy. Kết
quả: always act unnaturally → reduced genuine social interaction + affect mental health of
the citizens + the lack of trust toward the authorities.
In summary, while surveillance cameras provide many security benefits, including crime
prevention and law enforcement support, they also pose risks to people's privacy and
psychological problems.
Prison Sentence - HOMEWORK
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others,
however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

Body 1: Best way to reduce crime is to give Body 2: There are better alternative ways of
longer prison sentences reducing crime

Point 1: hình phạt khắc nghiệt có thể Point 1: to tackle the root causes of
ngăn cản crimes because they fear the crimes such as unemployment, drug
consequences addiction, poverty and lack of education.
- crimes có thể suy nghĩ trước khi vi phạm individuals feel no choice ngoài vi phạm
pháp luật pháp luật to survive
- ex: In Singapore, strict laws have helped - By providing free programs, education,
lower crime rates and offering vocational training, can give
better opportunities to earn a living

Point 2: keeping criminals in prison can Point 2: rehabilitation programs

protect society from dangerous - help offenders change behavior
individuals - not all prisoners can become better after
- Longer prison ensures that serial killers or imprisonment, especially some people can
terrorists who can’t harm others. become more dangerous, angrier, hateful
- nếu thời hạn tù ngắn hơn, they are more towards authority
likely to reoffend, can create a sense of fear -
and insecurity for citizens

- Vocational and educational rehabilitation programs → provide skill training → get

a job and a stable income after their release → reduce the rates of
reoffending.
- Community Service → Sense of purpose and sense of goodwill → benefits for
criminals after their release??
- Imprisonment = a prison term = a prison sentence
- Reoffending rates = tỷ lệ tái phạm
- Offense (sai phạm) vs. Crime (tội phạm) -> Reoffend : tái phạm
 Crime prevention is a major concern for every society. While individuals argue that the
most effective way to reduce crime is to give longer prison terms, others believe that alternative
solutions such as addressing the root causes of crimes problems and applying rehabilitation
programs are more effective. This essay will discuss both perspectives to demonstrate that ….
(đưa ý kiến của mình vào, ý kiến này giống câu cuối kết bài của em. before my personal opinion
in the conclusion.
On the one hand, giving stricter and longer prison sentences can prevent potential
criminals. Firstly, they fear the consequences because of harsh punishments, making them
think twice before committing a crime. For example, Singapore has successfully reduced crime
rates by using strict laws and prison (phải nói rõ đây là prison, chứ ko phải những punishments
khác như là fines hoặc probation) punishments. Furthermore, keeping criminals in prison can
protect society from dangerous individuals, especially serial killers or terrorists who can harm
others. If these offenders are released too soon, they are more likely to reoffend, causing fear
and insecurity for citizens.
On the other hand, other alternative solutions are also essential to reduceing the crime
rate. Some argue that we should tackle the root causes of crimes such as unemployment, drug
addiction, poverty and lack of education. because these are often the reasons why Individuals
feel have no choice and but turning to crime as their only option to survive. By providing free
programs, education and offering vocational training, individuals can be given give better
opportunities to earn a living, thereby reducing their likelihood of committing crimes.
Additionally, rehabilitation programs play a crucial role in helping offenders change behavior.
Not all prisoners can become better after imprisonment, especially some people can even
become more dangerous, angrier, and hateful towards authority. Offering rehabilitation
programs can help reduce the chances of reoffending, and individuals former criminals can turn
to reintegrate into society easily in a more sustainable and ensured way.
In conclusion, while longer prison sentences can offer short-term benefits in terms of
deterring criminals and protecting society, alternative approaches such as addressing the root
causes of crime and rehabilitation programs provide more sustainable and humane solutions. In
my opinion, a combination of both ways would be the most effective to decrease crime in the
long run.
TR: 7.0
CC:7.0
LR: 7.0
GR: 7.0
Overall: 7.0

Youth Crimes (Task 2)

In many countries, there is an increasing rate of crime committed by
young people. What are the causes of this trend, and what solutions can
be implemented to reduce youth crime?
Criminal Offenses (Task 1) - HOMEWORK
The chart below shows the number of criminal offenses in Panama City from 2003 to
2012, categorized into three types of crimes.

The diagram illustrates the number of three types of criminal offenses - burglary, Car
theft and robbery in Panama City between 2003 and 2012.
Overall, burglary was the most common crime at the beginning of the period but
witnessed a significant decrease over time. In contrast, car theft remained relatively stable while
robbery fluctuated slightly and saw the lowest figure throughout the period at the end period.
To begin with, burglary experienced approximately 3400 cases in 2003 and increased
slightly by about 300 cases in 2004. Fortunately (Không đưa ý kiến cá nhân) Notably, in the
next 4 years, there was a dramatic decrease and the figure reached an absolute minimum with
around 1200 cases criminals. However, this figure rose by 300 cases na accidents and
remained constant with under 1500 cases by 2012.
On the other hand, the number of car thefts started at roughly 2700 offenses from 2003
to 2005. After 2005, there was a noticeable decline to 2200 in 2006, after which it fluctuated but
showed a gradual downward trend toward the end of the period, finishing at around 2400 cases
in 2012 to become the leading type of crime. In contrast, robbery had the lowest number of data
cases, starting at around 500 in 2003. Although this number had increased slightly in 2005,
peaking at roughly 700, the number of cases it remained unchanged over the remaining time
with about 510 offenses in 2012.
- “Accident” dùng để chỉ một sự việc xảy ra ngoài ý muốn, thường gây thiệt hại về người
hoặc vật chất. —> hay dùng cho tai nạn.
- Năm đầu + năm cuối nên đề cập thêm crime nào đứng đầu (đây là thông tin người đọc
thường quan tâm).
- Dùng các từ như “it” hoặc “this number” để ngắn gọn và tăng độ liên kết.
- TA: 6.0 (hiểu sai đơn vị “criminals”)
- CC: 7.0
- LR: 6.0 (dùng sai từ “accidents”)
- GR: 7.0
- Overall: 6.0.