Read the text again and answer the questions. 1 What kind of words does the writer of the letter use to describe systems

1 The author uses “strong” words - both adjectives and verbs. He describes the system of punishment in Singapore with “negative” words (brutality, harsh) and the system in Britain with “positive” (welfare, humane, civilised) but actually he destroys this generally accepted view in his letter.

2 These are rhetorical questions that make the reader think about the point made; they don’t require direct answers.

3 The author’s position is very strong and he reinforces it by structuring his arguments, giving statistics and presenting a powerful image of an innocent and unprotected victim that no one cares about at the end of the letter.

4,5 Ss are supposed to reflect on their translations and the message of the letter.