Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Othe people think that in today's world subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both points and give your opinion

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education today relates to whether
history
is
one
of the top priority
subjects
or whether the importance of other
subjects
such
as science and technology outweighs that of
history
. In
this
essay, I elaborate on
both
views and describe the reasons why I believe
both
subjects
are equally indispensable. On
one
side of the argument, there are some individuals who claim that
history
should be prioritised over other school
subjects
for several reasons. The primary
one
is that
history
repeats. By learning
historical
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incidents and their backgrounds,
students
will be able to try to prevent undesirable events in the future. Another justification is that they can establish their identity through learning their own
history
.
For instance
, as current relationships between nations are based on past events and how they reacted
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,
students
will obtain
profound
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understanding of themselves and global issues at once.
On the other hand
, others argue that in
this
fast-dveloping
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fast-developing
society, other scientific
subjects
should be
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priority rather than
history
.
That is
because science and technology are likely to improve the world
although
history
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not. A good illustration is global warming. If
students
assimilate
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expertise
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green technology, they will contribute to
lessen
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the environmental burdens.
Additionally
, they will have more chances of obtaining better jobs when completing scientific
subjects
. As mechanics and scientists are in great demand now, they will have advantages in job markets.
Conversely
, those who studied
history
have narrow choices if they want to utilize their knowledge. In conclusion,
both
views are rational. As I cannot judge which view
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more
benefiital
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beneficial
both
to
students
and society, I
beliece
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believe
that they should be taught
both
subjects
equally. With a skewed viewpoint, citizens will not be able to cherish others and
to
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have
future-oriented
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perspective.
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task achievement
Aim to provide more specific examples and evidence to strengthen your argument. For instance, when discussing the benefits of science and technology, you can mention specific innovations or trends that have improved lives.
coherence cohesion
There are a few language inaccuracies (e.g., "dveloping" instead of "developing", "beliece" instead of "believe"). Be sure to proofread to avoid such errors.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has a strong introduction and conclusion, framing your argument clearly and summarizing your stance effectively.
task achievement
You've successfully presented both sides of the argument, showing a balanced perspective on the importance of history versus science and technology.
coherence cohesion
Your main points are logically structured, demonstrating clear transitions from one argument to the next.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • insights into
  • past events
  • comprehensive understanding
  • informed citizenship
  • appreciate different cultures
  • critical thinking skills
  • analyzing sources
  • globalized world
  • contextualize current events
  • global challenges
  • advancement and innovation
  • fast-evolving
  • digital world
  • improved quality of life
  • analytical skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • career development
  • technological literacy
  • digitalization
  • automation
  • transform industries
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