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题目：
Some people think that researching the past is a waste of time and money. We should focus on the issues of today’s world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
有人认为研究过去是浪费时间和金钱，我们应该关注当今世界的问题。你在多大程度上同意或不同意？
题型说明：
Type: Opinion (for individual, not important, for society, important)
题型：观点类（对个人不重要，对社会重要）
Outline 写作提纲：
Body 1: for the average individual, researching history can be a waste of time and funds
主体段 1：对普通人而言，研究历史可能浪费时间与金钱
Body 2: for societies, it is critical so as to avoid past mistakes
主体段 2：对社会而言，研究历史至关重要，可避免重蹈覆辙
Key words: researching the past is a waste /should focus on today’s issues /agree?
- Model Answer 高分范文 & 范文朗读 -
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There are those who believe researching history is a misuse of time and financial resources and that greater attention should instead be directed towards contemporary global concerns, an opinion I agree with in terms of the average individual though I also argue that, at a societal level, understanding the past remains essential for the long-term stability and progress of civilisation.
One of the main reasons many feel historical research is of limited practical value is that most ordinary citizens are primarily concerned with present-day responsibilities and challenges. Individuals must often devote their attention to matters such as employment, education, housing, and family obligations, meaning that extensive engagement with historical analysis may contribute little to improving their immediate quality of life. As such, from a practical perspective, investing substantial personal time and funds into studying distant historical events could reasonably be viewed as unproductive, particularly when modern societies already face pressing issues such as economic instability, environmental degradation, and rising living costs. This perspective, however, overlooks the broader significance of historical understanding for societies and governments.
Many of the world’s most significant crises, including wars, economic collapses, and political extremism, provide valuable lessons that can help modern civilisation avoid repeating similar mistakes. A clearer understanding of past policy failures, for instance, can assist governments in designing more effective economic systems and international agreements, while knowledge of historical conflicts may encourage greater diplomatic caution between nations. Moreover, the study of history also contributes to cultural identity and social cohesion, both of which play important roles in maintaining stable societies. Therefore, although excessive personal focus on the past may not always benefit individuals directly, historical research remains critically important for humanity’s collective future.
In conclusion, while I largely agree that ordinary individuals should prioritise present-day concerns over extensive historical research, I believe societies as a whole must continue studying the past as it provides essential lessons capable of shaping a more stable and informed future.
有人认为研究历史是浪费时间与财力，应更多关注当代全球问题。我同意这一观点适用于普通个人，但同时认为，在社会层面，了解历史对文明的长期稳定与发展依然至关重要。
许多人认为历史研究实用价值有限，主要原因在于大多数普通民众更关注当下的责任与挑战。人们通常需要专注于工作、教育、住房与家庭责任，这意味着大量投入历史研究对改善眼前生活质量帮助甚微。因此，从现实角度看，投入大量个人时间与金钱研究遥远的历史事件可被视为低效行为，尤其当现代社会已面临经济不稳、环境恶化、生活成本上升等紧迫问题时。不过，这一观点忽视了历史认知对社会与政府的重要意义。
世界上许多重大危机，包括战争、经济崩溃与政治极端主义，都提供了宝贵教训，帮助现代文明避免重蹈覆辙。例如，更清楚地了解过去的政策失误有助于政府设计更有效的经济体系与国际协议，而对历史冲突的认知可促进国家间更谨慎的外交。此外，历史研究有助于文化认同与社会凝聚力，两者对维持社会稳定都至关重要。因此，尽管个人过度关注过去未必直接有益，但历史研究对人类共同未来依然至关重要。
总之，尽管我基本认同普通人应优先关注当下问题而非大量研究历史，但我认为整个社会必须继续研究过去，因为历史提供了宝贵教训，能够塑造更稳定、更有远见的未来。
- Essay Analysis 范文解析 -
There are those who believe researching history is a misuse of time and financial resources and that greater attention should instead be directed towards contemporary global concerns, an opinion I agree with in terms of the average individual though I also argue that, at a societal level, understanding the past remains essential for the long-term stability and progress of civilisation.
有人认为研究历史是浪费时间与财力，应更多关注当代全球问题。我同意这一观点适用于普通个人，但同时认为，在社会层面，了解历史对文明的长期稳定与发展依然至关重要。
Paraphrasing from the Statement/Question（题目改写）
Some people think that = There are those who believe 一些人认为
the past = history 过去
waste of time and money = misuse of time and financial resources 浪费时间和金钱
focus on = greater attention…be directed towards 关注
the issues of today’s world = contemporary global concerns 当今世界的问题
Standard Phrase for the “Opinion” type essay 观点类作文标准句式
There are those who believe 有人认为
an opinion I agree with 对此观点我表示同意
though I also argue that 但我也认为
Words showing Cohesion (C&C) 连贯与衔接词汇 / 短语
and that 并且
instead 相反
an opinion 这一观点
in terms of 就…… 而言
though (I) also 虽然（我）也
Vocabulary 核心词汇
misuse of 滥用
financial resources 财力
contemporary global concerns 当代全球问题
the average individual 普通个人
at a societal level 在社会层面
remains essential for 对…… 依然至关重要
the long-term stability (of) …… 的长期稳定
progress of civilization 文明的发展
Aspects that must be referred to（核心观点）：
for the average individual, researching history can be a waste of time and funds
One of the main reasons many feel historical research is of limited practical value is that most ordinary citizens are primarily concerned with present-day responsibilities and challenges. Individuals must often devote their attention to matters such as employment, education, housing, and family obligations, meaning that extensive engagement with historical analysis may contribute little to improving their immediate quality of life. As such, from a practical perspective, investing substantial personal time and funds into studying distant historical events could reasonably be viewed as unproductive, particularly when modern societies already face pressing issues such as economic instability, environmental degradation, and rising living costs. This perspective, however, overlooks the broader significance of historical understanding for societies and governments.
许多人认为历史研究实用价值有限，主要原因在于大多数普通民众更关注当下的责任与挑战。人们通常需要专注于工作、教育、住房与家庭责任，这意味着大量投入历史研究对改善眼前生活质量帮助甚微。因此，从现实角度看，投入大量个人时间与金钱研究遥远的历史事件可被视为低效行为，尤其当现代社会已面临经济不稳、环境恶化、生活成本上升等紧迫问题时。不过，这一观点忽视了历史认知对社会与政府的重要意义。
Standard IELTS essay phrase（雅思作文标准句式）
One of the main reasons…is that …… 的主要原因之一是
Vocabulary and Collocations 词汇与搭配
historical research 历史研究
of limited practical value 实用价值有限
ordinary citizens 普通公民
primarily concerned with 主要关注
present-day responsibilities and challenges 当下的责任与挑战
devote their attention to 专注于
housing 住房
family obligations 家庭责任
extensive engagement with historical analysis 大量参与历史研究
contribute little to 对…… 几乎无帮助
quality of life 生活质量
investing substantial personal time and funds into 投入大量个人时间与金钱
distant historical events 遥远的历史事件
be viewed as unproductive 被视为低效的
modern societies 现代社会
face pressing issues 面临紧迫问题
economic instability 经济不稳定
environmental degradation 环境恶化
rising living costs 生活成本上升
overlooks 忽视
the broader significance of …… 的更广泛意义
Words Showing Cohesion [Signposting words, conjunctions, relative pronouns] (C&C) 连贯与衔接词汇 / 短语 [指示词、连词、关系代词]
is that 是
most 大多数
their 他们的
such as 例如
meaning that 这意味着
As such 因此
from a practical perspective 从现实角度看
reasonably 合理地
particularly when 尤其当
already 已经
This perspective, however 然而，这一观点
Aspects that must be referred to（必须涉及的要点）：
for societies, it is critical so as to avoid past mistakes
Many of the world’s most significant crises, including wars, economic collapses, and political extremism, provide valuable lessons that can help modern civilisation avoid repeating similar mistakes. A clearer understanding of past policy failures, for instance, can assist governments in designing more effective economic systems and international agreements, while knowledge of historical conflicts may encourage greater diplomatic caution between nations. Moreover, the study of history also contributes to cultural identity and social cohesion, both of which play important roles in maintaining stable societies. Therefore, although excessive personal focus on the past may not always benefit individuals directly, historical research remains critically important for humanity’s collective future.
世界上许多重大危机，包括战争、经济崩溃与政治极端主义，都提供了宝贵教训，帮助现代文明避免重蹈覆辙。例如，更清楚地了解过去的政策失误有助于政府设计更有效的经济体系与国际协议，而对历史冲突的认知可促进国家间更谨慎的外交。此外，历史研究有助于文化认同与社会凝聚力，两者对维持社会稳定都至关重要。因此，尽管个人过度关注过去未必直接有益，但历史研究对人类共同未来依然至关重要。
Vocabulary and Collocations 词汇与搭配
significant crises 重大危机
economic collapses 经济崩溃
political extremism 政治极端主义
valuable lessons 宝贵教训
avoid repeating similar mistakes 避免重蹈覆辙
a clearer understanding of 更清楚地了解
policy failures 政策失误
effective economic systems 有效的经济体系
international agreements 国际协议
historical conflicts 历史冲突
encourage greater diplomatic caution 促进更谨慎的外交
cultural identity 文化认同
social cohesion 社会凝聚力
play important roles in 在…… 中起重要作用
maintaining stable societies 维持社会稳定
excessive 过度的
critically important 至关重要的
humanity’s collective future 人类的共同未来
Words Showing Cohesion [Signposting words, conjunctions, relative pronouns] (C&C) 连贯与衔接词汇 / 短语 [指示词、连词、关系代词]
many 许多
most 最
including 包括
that 这些
for instance 例如
while 而
Moreover 此外
both of which 两者都
Therefore, although 因此，尽管
directly 直接地
In conclusion, while I largely agree that ordinary individuals should prioritise present-day concerns over extensive historical research, I believe societies as a whole must continue studying the past as it provides essential lessons capable of shaping a more stable and informed future.
总之，尽管我基本认同普通人应优先关注当下问题而非大量研究历史，但我认为整个社会必须继续研究过去，因为历史提供了宝贵教训，能够塑造更稳定、更有远见的未来。
Standard IELTS essay phrase 雅思作文标准句式
In conclusion 总之
I largely agree that 我基本同意
I believe 我认为
Vocabulary and Collocations 词汇与搭配
prioritise 优先考虑
present-day concerns 当下问题
essential lessons 宝贵教训
capable of shaping 能够塑造
a more stable and informed future 更稳定、更有远见的未来
Words Showing Cohesion [Signposting words, conjunctions, relative pronouns] (C&C) 连贯与衔接词汇 / 短语 [指示词、连词、关系代词]
while 虽然
I 我
as a whole 整体而言
as it 因为它
- Score Summary 分数点评 -
Task Response (TR)：8 分
The essay directly addresses the question and maintains a clear position throughout.
文章直接回应题目，立场清晰一致。
The nuanced stance is handled effectively, agreeing at the individual level while disagreeing at the societal level.
观点有层次，对个人层面同意，社会层面不同意。
Ideas are well developed and extended with relevant support and explanation.
论点展开充分，有相关论据支撑。
The essay demonstrates strong conceptual control, particularly through the distinction between personal practicality and collective societal benefit.
逻辑把控力强，清晰区分个人现实利益与社会整体利益。
To fully reach Band 9, some arguments could be developed with slightly more specificity or sharper exemplification.
若要达到 9 分，部分论点可更具体、例证更鲜明。
Coherence and Cohesion (C&C)：8 分
The progression of ideas is highly logical and easy to follow.
论证逻辑清晰，易于理解。
Cohesive devices are used naturally and appropriately without sounding mechanical.
衔接词使用自然，不生硬。
The transition from the individual perspective to the societal perspective is especially smooth and well controlled.
从个人到社会层面的过渡流畅自然。
Paragraph unity is strong, with each section focused on a clear central idea.
段落中心明确，统一性强。
Minor density in some longer sentences slightly reduces overall fluidity, though clarity is maintained.
个别长句略显密集，流畅度略有下降，但不影响理解。
Lexical Resource (LR)：8 分
Vocabulary is sophisticated, varied, and highly appropriate for an academic essay.
词汇高级、多样，符合学术写作要求。
Strong lexical choices include “contemporary global concerns,” “political extremism,” “diplomatic caution,” and “social cohesion.”
用词精准，如当代全球问题、政治极端主义、外交谨慎、社会凝聚力。
Topic-specific language relating to economics, governance, and civilisation is used naturally.
经济、政治、文明相关话题词汇使用自然。
Collocation control is very strong overall.
搭配整体准确。
A few phrases remain slightly formalised to the point of density, but this does not significantly reduce clarity or precision.
个别表达偏正式、密集，但不影响清晰度与准确度。
Grammatical Range & Accuracy (GRA)：8 分
A wide variety of sentence structures is used effectively, including complex and compound-complex forms.
句式多样，熟练使用复杂句、并列复合句。
Subordination and clause embedding are handled with strong control.
从句与嵌套结构使用准确。
Grammar accuracy is consistently high, with virtually no major grammatical errors.
语法准确度高，几乎无重大错误。
Punctuation and sentence boundaries are generally well managed.
标点与句子划分规范。
Some sentences are stylistically dense and lengthy, meaning that while grammatical control remains strong, readability becomes slightly compressed in places.
部分句子偏长、密集，虽语法无误，但可读性略有影响。
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