Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 words.

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Human history has always been quite an interesting to learn. The transition from ape to the human being is

undoubtedly excursion

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an undoubtedly excursion

from ignorance to enlightenment.

This

progress has been innovating more and more over the years. In older times, humans have invented several things

such

as fire, artefacts, sign language, etc. They have achieved

many

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much

greater heights in the ancient era. Even built eight Wonders of World without technological support.

This

analogy applies to all fields right from farming to medical discoveries. There is historical belief that the achievements of man have been based on the journey of knowledge.

However

, the statistics say that ancient mankind did make notable contributions towards the modern civilizations and motivated them to evolve

further

. Even

today despite

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today, despite

acquiring boundless limits, scientists from every industry still trying to figure out

secrets

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the secrets

of the Primeval period. From

this

point of view, it looks like as if we have been just enhancing their achievements. Based on these two brief discussions, my opinion is that it is hard to say which one might be true, as there are two angles to both theories.

Although

there is no huge difference in the way brains worked in previous generations and now. In

simple words earlier generation

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a simple word earlier generation

simple word earlier generation

was genius and today's is intellectual as well as smarter. In the end, the value of ancient human being's contributions to the modern mankind's intellect evolution is enormous. In my view,

however

, there is no comparison between what we can achieve today and what people even two hundred years ago could achieve as we now know so much more. The vast majority of people in developed countries are able to benefit from an education system, standard of living, healthcare and life expectancy that

are

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so much more advanced than ever before. It is my opinion that

although

we must remember and respect ancient cultures, modern-day achievements have brought us to the peak of human civilisation.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.5

Complete response

5.5

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

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321 words

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