NABTEB English Language 2022 Theory — Question 4

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(a) Factors that make some youths go into armed robbery (one sentence each): (i) Unemployment makes some youths go into armed robbery, since they lack the means to earn an honest living. (ii) The ostentatious display of wealth by the rich lures some youths into armed robbery, as it creates envy and a desire for easy money. (iii) Society's disregard for moral values and its celebration of wealth without questioning its source makes some youths go into armed robbery. (b) How armed robbery can be reduced (one sentence each): (i) Parents should raise their children properly, instilling good values and discipline in them from an early age. (ii) Government should provide the basic necessities of life (jobs, social services, amenities) to its citizens to reduce hardship and unemployment. (iii) Law enforcement authorities should intensify their efforts and constantly monitor crime-prone areas to discourage and detect armed robbery before it happens.