IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 7

Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

#value
Some people think that studying history is not important for those who are living right here and now. I strongly disagree with
this
 statement, and I truly believe the past plays a huge role in our lives
today
.
However
, some may think the past does not impact our present. There are many individuals among us that believe history has no impact on our present and on our way of
life
today
. They see the past as something that had forgotten, and even sometimes consider some facts false and not reliable.
For example
, our bible. Many people do not believe what is written in it
,
Remove the comma
apply
show examples
 and convinced it is not real. The same thing can be said about other theories
such
Verify preposition usage
as
show examples
our dinosaurs and our evolution. Some people are not putting so much weight on these stories and even deny them. They do not think it is relatable to our lives
today
.
On the other hand
, a lot of us believe and convinced that the past has designed and shaped
life
 as we know it
today
. There are so many important and unforgettable historical events that have an enormous influence on
life
today
.
For instance
Add a comma
,
show examples
world
 war 1 and 2. these two wars have changed our
world
 dynamics, created new countries, new allies, and changed our
world
 completely. Another example, learning about the holocaust is a must. It should be thought in every school in every country in order to show what racism and fascism can lead to. Horrible deaths of millions. The Holocaust can happen in our
world
 again and we must be aware of stories from the past. To conclude, knowing our past and history events is very important for our daily lives
today
. We can learn and educate from past stories,
in addition
Add the comma(s)
,
show examples
learn from mistakes.
Although
 some might think the past is not so relevant, most of it shaped the
life
 we all know
today
.
Submitted by arkosingh on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

What to do next:
Look at other essays: