剑桥雅思写作范文

开头段

The relative importance of more practical subjects like science and technology compared with history, for example, is an issue that continues to be relevant in modern society. In my view, despite the obvious importance of such practical subjects in daily life, history is significantly more important due to the contribution it makes to society, and most notably to the maintenance of world peace.

主体段1：讨论观点2

主题句1

Those who argue that science and technology outrank history in terms of significance in school curricula typically assert that many modern jobs require the kind of technical skills that such subjects equip students with.

举例论证1

On this point, I accept that designers of modern conveniences like washing machines and microwave ovens, considered essential in most modern societies, need skills in machining and precision engineering much more than historical knowledge.

举例论证2

I accept also that computers are a prerequisite of modern life, offering myriad benefits, from reading utility meters to online supermarket shopping. There can be no doubt that design and use of computers requires skills that many first learn in science and technology lessons.

主体段2：讨论观点1

主题句2

Nevertheless, I agree with those who suggest that an awareness of human history brings benefits which are much greater than those offered by studying technical subjects. The most significant one is that it has made a lasting contribution to world peace.

举例论证1

A case in point is post-war Germany, whose students have been regularly reminded in the classroom of the horrors inflicted by their Nazi forebears in the Second World War. I believe that Germany’s record as peacemaker for the last 70 years owes much to the teaching of their national history in schools.

举例论证2(没有相应背景知识，这个例子就看不懂了)

In the case of Scandinavian countries, it has long been a scholastic tradition of theirs to teach the history of Africa and Asia. It is therefore not surprising that posts in aid agencies and international organisations dedicated to the alleviation of world poverty are disproportionately occupied by Scandinavians.

结尾段

In summary, learning about science and technology at school is important because of its utility in many everyday situations. However, the study of history is more important because it provides the knowledge which is necessary to inspire countries to pursue peace and help poorer nations.

常见误区解读

Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 这类题型开头段引入观点的部分，不能用改写题目的方式写!

你可以打开自己写过的这个类型的作文。如果开头段用的是改写题目的方法，看完开头段之后看主体段的第一句，应该会发现信息特别重复!

因为这类题目的文章结构是一个主体段讨论一个观点，那每个主体段第一句就需要告诉读者要讨论的观点(题干中的观点必然要重复出现)。如范文中的

1) Those who argue that science and technology outrank history in terms of significance in school curricula typically assert that ...

2) Nevertheless, I agree with those who suggest that an awareness of human history brings benefits which are much greater than those offered by studying technical subjects.

黑体部分是对题干信息的改写(就算表达不重复，信息必然是相同的，这不可避免)。

所以，范文的开头段的2个部分：

1) The relative importance of more practical subjects like science and technology compared with history, for example, is an issue that continues to be relevant in modern society.(和题目相关，但非题干信息)

2) In my view, despite the obvious importance of such practical subjects in daily life, history is significantly more important due to the contribution it makes to society, and most notably to the maintenance of world peace.(个人观点部分，既然是讨论2个观点后得到的结论，这里肯定有信息和两个观点信息重合，不可避免)

既然信息重复很多，在可以不重复的情况下，就应该尽量避免重复。所以，这类题目的开头段不使用改写题目的方式。