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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.

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Some people are of the opinion that of the
school
 curriculums History is essential
in contrast
 to those who believe that science and technology are more important
due to
 modern days. Each subject has its own necessity both for students and society,
Thus
, I advocate for
middle-ground
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 attitude.
To begin
 with,
schools
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schools'
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 first duty is to
proper
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prepare
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 pupils for the future by offering them a wide range of syllabes to study, in order to not only nurture the future workforce but
also
 to find their intentions and interests.
For instance
, I can remember the time I was keen on astronomy and wanted to be an astronaut
while
 I grew up, but
this
 particular subject wasn’t popular back
then
.
As a
result
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this
 urge of mine has come
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 vanish.
On the other hand
, in modern days the pace of consuming information is beyond the imagination. If in the
school
 they put their most attention
for
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 these particular
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subjects
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, updating on sources and facilities in schools would be required to be caught on.
For example
, there
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 a time back in the
school
in
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which
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when
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 they offered computer science on our schedule at high
school
while
 they
had been
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 trying to teach state-of-art courses, there were not any updated computers or other instruments to practice with. which led to
be
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 forgotten. In conclusion,
while
 I agree with being up-to-date by
serve
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 students cutting-edge knowledge like science or technology, I would say that all subjects are important to some extent,
hence
, a balanced approach is needed.  
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Work on varying your sentence structures and using a wider range of vocabulary to make your points more compelling.
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Focus on developing your arguments further and providing more specific examples to support your views.
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Be mindful of grammatical accuracy and aim to reduce the number of errors for greater clarity.
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Consider elaborating on how both views impact society and the individual to strengthen your argument.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that your introduction and conclusion clearly reflect the essay's content, providing a strong thesis statement and summarizing your standpoint effectively.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • 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
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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
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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