Step 1. Introduction
1. Start with a hook sentence that
will attract the listener’s attention (a
quote, a proverb, etc.).
2. Lead your speech steadily to the
main part of your talk.
3. The introduction may consist of
3-6 sentences.
I know that a lot of people are in jail for committing crime
now. It is a real problem that people should have discussed
more. Now I am going to tell you about some aspects of
crime and the reasons for that.
Step 2. Real Crimes?
2.1 What is a crime? What things
do people do that are against the
law? What is the most serious crime
in your opinion?
2.2 Why is crime fiction such a
popular genre? What makes a great
thriller?
Firstly, I must tell you about the meaning of the word
“crime”. A crime is a kind of action that is against the law.
There are many forms of crime, for example theft, assault,
shoplifting etc. A person who is accused of illegal acting,
can be charged with a crime, but they can also be cleared of
a crime. Sometimes people confess to the crime they have
committed, and with sufficient evidence, they may be
convicted of the crime, and then a judge or jury delivers a
verdict.
In my opinion, the most serious crime would be murder. I
think a lot of people can’t disagree with me.
Crime fiction is a popular genre because it allows people to
visit the darker side of the human psyche. Furthermore, it
explores the minds of criminals and the motivations behind
their actions. A great thriller keeps readers interested with
unexpected twists and turns, satisfying their longing to solve
a unique puzzle. Moreover, readers have a huge variety of
crime fiction to choose from, each offering a unique puzzle
to solve and captivating stories to enjoy.
Step 3. The Causes of Crime
3.1 What are the main reasons why
people commit crimes? How do
sociologists explain the causes of
criminal behaviour?
Talking about main reasons why people commit crimes, I
would like to say that these reasons are really different.
Sociologists explain the causes of criminal behaviour by
suggesting different theories. They assess social, economic,
3.2 Which reasons do you think are
the most common ones? and psychological factors to understand what leads
individuals to commit crimes. The top reason to commit
crime, not surprisingly, is to break a vicious circle of
poverty. I believe that if these people had opportunities to get
money in another way, they would make a better career
decision. Sociologists also note that forming close
relationships with people who are red-handed is another
popular reason for criminal behaviour. However,
understanding why people commit crime sometimes is really
impossible. Nevertheless, genetics can answer some
questions. For instance, studies have shown that individuals
who show a genetic link to criminal behaviour may be more
likely to have a run-in with the law.
I believe that poverty is the main reason for committing
crimes. A lot of drug addicts also commit crimes, but the
reason is money, that they need to buy more drugs, so that
money is the fundamental cause, I see. However, as all of us
know, a lot of people just cannot control themselves, so they
can show antisocial behaviour at plain life moments.
Step 4. Cybercrime
4.1 What is cybercrime? Speak
about one/two types of cybercrime
in more detail (e.g. identity theft,
Internet fraud, ATM fraud, piracy,
hacking, computer viruses).
4.2 How can people protect
themselves from cybercrime?
Now I want to tell you about cybercrime. Criminal activities
carried out using computers or the Internet are referred to as
cybercrime. In particular, one well-known type is phishing,
when users are redirected to a malicious website or receive
emails with malicious attachments or links which can steal
personal information or financial data. Another type is
malware, which can damage computers and prevent them
from working normally. The main purpose of cybercrime is
getting money, and a hacker - a person who commits
cybercrime, is in fact a fraud. I suppose if people paid more
attention to what they save in their computers and digital
clouds, there would be much less cybercrime.
To protect themselves, individuals should keep their
operating system and software updated, use strong and
secure passwords, and choose proper privacy settings. There
are many different programs for protection nowadays, so in
addition to strong passwords, you should also use anti-virus
software. .These measures can help to reduce the risk of
falling victim to cybercrime.
Step 5. CREATIVE THINKING
Introduce your own extra idea(s) on
crime that has not/have not been
mentioned before. Justify your
choice.
Step 6. Conclusion
Summarise the ideas of steps
2,3,4,5.
In conclusion, I would like to say that crime is not the exit
from poverty but only a step further in it. All of the people
who tried illegal earning once will not stop, what makes
crime an addiction, that has no end but only death behind
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