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Some people argue that we should do research into their family history. Others, agree with the view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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There are two controversial perspectives heating a debate over the importance of researching family
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 some claim that
people
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 should research our forefathers' stories in the past,
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other makes a statement that focusing on the present and future generations is more crucial. It is optimal for me to combine both mentioned ideas. Without a shadow of a doubt, spending
time
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 learning about family
history
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 is essential.
Because having
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 a wealth of knowledge of family
tree
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wonders
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 way
people
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 cherish the
tradition
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 of their family.
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, by taking
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 to study and research young
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 will know their family has a rich
history
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 of pottery making.
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, they may know that their ancestors have created various luxury items that were used to serve the noble class in the past.
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 those
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 will preserve all the great things their forefathers have passed for them and avoid the disappearance of the ceramic technique.
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, it is important for us to study our family
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.
On the contrary
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, concentrating on the present and future generations plays a paramount significant role. Because those
people
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 can show up promptly in order to help us when we are in a severe situation.
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, If you have financial difficulties and need some support
it is clear that
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 you can call your parents or siblings – they are the
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 you can turn to for help and they will help you with all they
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 and do not need any return. As a matter of fact, those
people
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 are the ones you should focus on in the form of spending
time
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 looking after them in order to strengthen the bonds among family members.
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, by using our leisure
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 with
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 we love, the current and future generations we have abundant memorable memories to share with each other. In my conclusion, both notions have their own merits, so it will be wonderful if we can continue
triburing
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tributing
 our ancestors' legacies and enjoy the precious moments with our family.

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Your opinion

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Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

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...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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