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Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss both views and give your opinion.

#people #history
History
 tells us which events have occurred during the past. It is an irrefutable fact that
History
 as a subject being part of our curriculum has played major role in making our situations better in the present. I will be discussing both the views where some people think
history
 has played no role while others think it has been helpful in analysing the current situation. Undoubtedly, the present is
continuation
Suggestion
a continuation
the continuation
 of
past
Suggestion
the past
. It has been observed that studying
history
 helps us get better in understanding the present day economy, politics, social and national laws and practices.
For example
, we are well equipped with relevant knowledge of
history
, it will be easier to understand the evolution of mankind, step by step advancement in technology. It makes us excel in our career by overcoming the mistakes made by the famous people in
past
Suggestion
the past
.
Although
,
History
 has been an evidence of the rulers, wars, royal families, fights, laws over the years about the world. According to some people,
history
 being a part of study course is not required as it just doesn’t seem of any help in
this
 particular era.
For instance
, it is mandatory at school level for students to pursue
this
 subject and are assessed. Not everyone finds it interesting and useful as they select other fields to continue their career. Learning dates and years with names would just not be practical.
However
, it gives knowledge that would not do any good for our future. It has been rightly said that
history
 of time, money, people and past
reflects
Suggestion
is reflected
 in our present. I strongly agree that
History
 has an impact in our contemporary world.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • insights
  • progression
  • values
  • beliefs
  • heritage
  • identity
  • applicable
  • biased
  • subjective
  • practical
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