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Task
Read the two texts below.
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own
words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answer.

I S H I S T O R Y W O R T H T E A C H I N G ? I N D E F E N C E O F H I S T O R Y

In most history classes, students spend countless History teaches humility. Time and again, humankind
hours memorising dates and names that they will has thought they had everything figured out, only to
promptly forget as soon as they have taken their exams. find their world view overturned by new ideas. It is for
I do not think it unfair to say that history is a burden good reason therefore that debates about the value of
for young minds. Would it not be more productive to studying history invariably lead to the oft-quoted words
stop pondering over what has been done in the past of philosopher George Santayana, ‘Those who cannot
and start thinking about what has to be done now remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ It is
to address pressing issues like the climate crisis? self-evident that studying historical events and trends,
Today’s students should focus on subjects like science especially over the last century, helps us reach a deeper
and technology, languages and economics, where they understanding and appreciation of current events.
acquire the knowledge and develop the skills they will When we know the origins of the problems we face,
need to face life’s many challenges. we are one step closer to solving them.
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Write your Essay in 240–280 words.
U s e f u l l a n g u a g e f o r e s s a y s
Referring to the source texts Expressing your own viewpoint
Both texts address the issue of … It is probably accurate to claim / say / suppose that …
In the (first / second) text, the writer asserts* … There is little doubt that …
… is stated* in the first / second text It could be debated that …
One assertion made in the first / second text is that … The idea is debatable whether … because / due to … https://english0905.com/private/
The second text, on the other hand, takes an opposing view … Expressing contrast
* alternative reporting verbs: argue, contend, contest, dispute, However … On the contrary, …
maintain, outline, propose, suggest, state
In contrast, … Nevertheless, …
Integrating others’ views with yours
Nonetheless … Even so, …
This is an argument that holds a lot of weight …
On the other hand, … At the same time, …
This is a notable / noteworthy point …
Despite / In spite of (the fact that), …
This point shouldn’t be taken for granted …
(However) One (fundamental) flaw in this view is …
(Nevertheless) This argument doesn’t take into account …

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