Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Certain individuals are of the opinion that information from the ancient times is of no importance to our current
life
, while others think that Use synonyms
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data has a significance in our present Linking Words
life
. There are reasons for both views, but Use synonyms
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stand with the latter.
On one hand, history has no place in our world today as we have evolved in different ways. refers to the speaker or writer
I
For instance
, in the past, women could have as many as 12-20 children because of the need to keep a family dynasty. Linking Words
This
practice will be of no significance in our current society as medically, it has been proven that having many children is detrimental to the health of a mother. For Linking Words
this
reason, women these days prefer to have an average of four Linking Words
offsprings
making no room for the ancient practice.
Suggestion
offspring
On the other hand
, our past has a role to play in our current Linking Words
life
because our cultures and traditions are obtained from it. Taking the Igbo tribe in Nigeria as an example, the New Yam festival observed mainly by Use synonyms
this
tribe originated from the former times. Linking Words
This
festival currently practiced till Linking Words
this
day enables the Igbo people Linking Words
connect
with their culture, without which, they will be lost. Suggestion
to connect
In addition
, history gives a structure or foundation for the present Linking Words
life
. In the former times in Nigeria Use synonyms
for example
, the Linking Words
naira
to dollar exchange rate was 50 Suggestion
Naira
naira
to 1 dollar, but the current rate is 360 Suggestion
Naira
naira
to 1 dollar. With the help of the information from the past, the present government can receive some direction on how to tackle Suggestion
Naira
this
economic problem, making Linking Words
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data Linking Words
treasurable
to us now.
To conclude, though history seems insignificant to us now because of evolution. I am of the opinion that (usually followed by 'to') able to be traced to
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this
information is a treasure to us as it helps us to know our culture and gives a standard to direct us.
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite