Some people think studying from the past offers no benefits to today’s life, while others believe...

1. PROS

1.1. Helps young people gain thorough insights into their own culture and how their country has evolved.

1.1.1. Develop their patriotism and pride.

1.2. History depicts the mistakes made in the past

1.2.1. Helping people to avoid similar ones in the future

2. CONS

2.1. History is the field that is rarely used in people’s lives

2.1.1. rather pay attention to science or technology than focus on something that brings no relevant values to the present or future.

2.2. Each historical event is interpreted differently based on different facts and perspectives

2.2.1. In many cases, historical documents were falsified

2.2.1.1. would cause tremendous damage to people’s culture and religion.

3. LINKING WORDS

3.1. While

3.2. On the one hand

3.3. On the other hand

3.4. First

3.5. Second

3.6. Therefore

3.7. So

3.8. If

3.9. Futhermore

3.10. In conclusion

4. Synonyms

4.1. Studying from the past = doing research on what happened in the past

4.2. Precious lessons = valuable source of information

4.3. Pointless = nothing to gain

4.4. Rarely used = brings no relevant values

4.5. Young people = the youth

4.6. Mistakes = tremendous damage

4.7. Defended the nation = maintain a sovereign and free country

4.8. Patriotism and pride = love for their country

4.9. Helping people to avoid similar ones = preventing the same errors in the future