2016.09.10 A 类Task 2 范文

Some people think studying from the past offers no benefits to today’s life, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information for us. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

【上周六的考题其实并不算特别好写，特别是话题的类型稍微有一些“空洞”，对于相关词汇量不是特别大的同学来说，可能并不算特别好写。也有一些烤鸭和无忧小雅哥和悉尼雅思姐抱怨说，观点太难构思了。不管你觉得这道题目对于你而言难点在哪，我们都先来看一下这篇高分的范文是如何写的哦！文后整理了Key vocabulary/Phrases 和值得大家借鉴学习sentence structure，摘抄本赶紧准备好！】

There are opposing discussions about the importance of past events and its relevance to our present. Some think history plays a significant role in our lives, whilst others feel that they are not beneficial these days. I truly believe in the former opinion that the past is relevant to today.

On the one hand, there are those that feel history is a subject that is not applicable to everyday life because of some of the facts learnt are not useful. Even until today, history subjects taught at schools heavily focuses on the memorisation of dates, names and facts. For instance, history textbooks often highlight specific dates in the past and other factors that are not useful information in our daily lives or the future. Because of this, past events can be seen as irrelevant to today’s life.

On the other hand, historical events teaches us of the past in order to avoid the same mistakes and suffering again. World wars and genocides are reminders to maintain peace globally. For instance, the Holocaust in Nazi Germany was a significant travesty that resulted in mass murders of millions of Jews and the displacement of many. Understanding and learning from this particular historical event, and many more from the past is therefore important for the current generation to learn from before to ensure it never happens again.

In my opinion, it would be ignorant to claim that the past brings no advantages to our lives today, as history helps us to develop better futures. Whilst memorising dates and facts may seem pointless, the lessons learnt from these events are important. For example, the Holocaust has taught us not to discriminate against people of other religions and cultures, and instead be tolerant of everyone. Hence, once again, valuable information can be learnt from before in maintaining peace and harmony around the world.

In conclusion, from the points mentioned above, there are differing opinions about studying from the past. However, I sincerely believe that history is significant in preserving peace and beneficial to today’s life.

其实这道考题，与2006年4月22日的雅思考题非常相似：

History is little or nothing to tell people. Others believe people must study history to understand the present. Please discuss.

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【key vocabulary/phrases】

Applicable: adj. 可适用的，合适的

Memorisation: 背诵，熟记

Avoid the same mistakes: 避免犯相同错误~

Genocide: ['dʒenəsaɪd], n. 种族灭绝，种族屠杀

Maintain peace globally: 维护全球和平

Mass murders: 大屠杀，大规模的谋杀

Displacement: n. 这里指流离失所，背井离乡

Current generation: 当代，当前阶段~

Ignorant: 无知的，愚昧的

Brings no advantages to: 没有带来任何好处~

Develop better futures: 发展更好的未来~

Pointless: 无意义的~

Discriminate against people: 歧视别人~

Tolerant: 宽容的，容忍的~

Maintain peace and harmony: 维护和平和谐~

Preserve peace: 维护和平~

【sentence structure】

·         There are opposing discussions

·         I truly believe in the former opinion that

·         On the one hand/on the other hand

·         For instance

·         Hence

·         From the points mentioned above