REPEAT YOUR RESPONSE IN CONCLUSION, DESPITE THE ADVANTAGES OF FIXED PUNISHMENTS, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EACH CRIME SHOULD BE JUDGED TAKING BOTH THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND MOTIVATION INTO ACCOUNT

4. Conclusion: repeat your response

In conclusion, despite the advantages of fixed punishments, it seems to me that each

crime should be judged taking both the circumstances and motivation into account.

This was a recent IELTS exam question:

Online shopping is increasing dramatically. How could this trend affect our

environment and the kinds of jobs required?

My advice is to plan your essay with a 4-paragraph structure: