Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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There is no denying that, with the rapid growth of scientific innovations, there is a rising conflict between traditions of many people and these innovations. Some people believe that we should let go of

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the few traditions

to accept progress, while others believe that

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is crucial part of a person's identity and people should not forget

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essay, I will discuss both sides and explain why I support the former. On one hand, those who believe that

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should be given highest priority might argue that

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is part of a person's identity.

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is because, cultures and traditions are part of a person's family history and it becomes an important connection of an individual to his family and community.

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the celebration

of a traditional festival generally involves spending time with family members and relatives, which make people happy. If people stop following traditions, people might lose a vital connection with their loved ones.

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, I believe that in many

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hinder progress and innovation in science.

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is due to the reason that, there are some traditions which are very conservative and discourage people to help in scientific innovations.

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, some cultures do not allow donation of organs for

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and exploration. These restrictions become hurdle in scientific

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. If people start giving a precedence to

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over

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, it will be a great hurdle in

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means we might slow down various

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projects like finding the cure for cancer, which is unacceptable. In conclusion, I

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holds a special place in our lives and it should be given some importance, but it should never hold priority over scientific

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

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Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

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Task Achievement: 6.5

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