Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There has been a wide divergence of opinion on which subject,
History
or Science and Technology, is of utmost importance in today’s education. While some opine that
History
should be mandatory, I hold that practical subjects related to Science and Technology are more necessary in our evolving world. The main reason why students should study
History
at school is that not only does
this
subject teach them what their forefathers experienced and suffered in the past to make their countries what they are today, it
also
helps people know their own culture and the evolution of societies.
Moreover
, learning about the past often gives a glimpse of the
future
. To illustrate, the past world wars were the most devastating life incidents. Children need to be educated about these crucial events so that they will be well aware of the consequences and hopefully avoid any of
such
situations in the
future
.
Although
History
should still be taught, Science and Technology should be prioritised because these are more likely to have an impact on a person’s
future
career. Very few students are projected to end up with careers in
History
, as historians or professors, but a large percentage will work in
such
fields as Business or Technology.
For example
, in Vietnam, the most popular university majors are engineering, finance, and graphic design. Evidently, these majors might give students a head start in their prospective careers and increase their chances of having a higher standard of living, thereby promoting the economic growth of a country. For the foregoing discussions, I would reiterate that school administrators should not remove
History
from the curriculum, but they should devote more time and resources
to
Suggestion
for
the teaching of practical subjects to meet the needs of the
future
job market.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Cultural heritage
  • Historical perspective
  • Analytical skills
  • Contextual understanding
  • Technological advancements
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Innovation
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Job market
  • Climate crisis
  • Cultural identity
  • Critical thinking
  • Humanities
  • Contemporary issues
  • Integration
  • Tech-savvy
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