Speaking Worksheet
Crime and Justice
Speaking Practice
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Discussion
Discuss the questions. Give reasons, compare options, and ask follow-up questions.
- Should the main aim of prison be punishment, rehabilitation, or public safety?
- What kinds of crime can be reduced through better social support?
- Is community service a suitable punishment for some serious offences?
- How can societies support victims while also helping offenders change?
- Do TV dramas give people unrealistic ideas about justice?
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Collaborative Task
Work in pairs or groups. Agree on a practical decision and prepare reasons for it. Recommend a response to youth crime in a city. Include prevention, consequences, and support.
- schools
- families
- community work
- counselling
From my point of view...One advantage is...A possible drawback is...It depends on...I partly agree, but...Overall...
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Report and Challenge
Report your decision to another group. Answer one challenge question about your idea. Debate which part of your plan would be most controversial and why.