Describe a historical period you would like to know more | Bài mẫu Speaking Part 2, 3
Describe a historical period you would like to know more. You should say:
And why you would like to know more.
Bài mẫu số 1
To tell you the truth, I really want to know more about the Renaissance, which was a period of great cultural and intellectual development in Europe from the 14th to the 17th centuries. I’m particularly interested in the art, literature, and philosophy of this period.
In fact, I have already done my homework on some of the major figures of the Renaissance, like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo. I’m also familiar with some of the major masterpieces and literature from this period, such as the Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel, and Shakespeare’s plays.
However, I would like to gain a deeper understanding of the Renaissance, especially about political, social, and religious aspects as well as the impact of the period on the development of modern Europe. The scientific discoveries of the period, such as Copernicus’ heliocentric model of the universe and the invention of the telescope are also intriguing, which is why I’m open to learning more about them.
I wouldn’t say no to gaining insights into the cultural exchange between Europe and other parts of the world during the Renaissance either. This is because I’m really curious to find out the influence of this period on the revolution of the arts and sciences in other parts of the world, such as the Middle East and Asia.
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Bài mẫu số 2
A time in history that I would like to know more about is the medieval period, or the middle ages, as it's also referred to. I think this period in history was from around the 5th century to the 15th century, or something along those lines anyway. What I am mainly interested in is the way that people lived in those times, because it was a time well before any kind of modern technology was around, there were no cars, no electricity, no modern appliances, and probably not even many shops either. It was a time of kings and queens, and knights in shining armor, when people rode on horseback, or probably walked if you were only a lowly peasant, which probably most people were. I think life was quite harsh back then, and most people lived on the land, farming to survive. And if their crops weren’t successful, then starvation was a real possibility. I think there was a 50% chance that a child would make it to be 1 year old. I don’t really know much at all about this period in history, except for what I have seen in films, which is probably not a very accurate portrayal of life back then.
But apart from being a harsh life, and the average life expectancy being only around 30-35 years-old, in some way I am still fascinated about what it was like to live back then. I mean, I know it was a hard life if you were only a poor peasant, but there is still something quite attractive to me about the simple life, before modern technology, before mobile phones, and cars, and electricity. Maybe if you were someone in the upper classes of society, life may not have been so bad, except for when your village or country was unexpectedly invaded, and everybody was killed, I guess that wouldn’t have been so fun. I guess I just feel like they were living such a raw life back then, just people struggling against the elements of nature and life, faced with so much hardship and adversity. Not like today, where people are obsessed with how many likes their post got on instagram, or how many Facebook friends they have.
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Ex: The animals had died of starvation.
Ex: The average life expectancy in Europe increased greatly in the 20th century.
Mẫu 1
I don’t really think so. I think they should teach kids some basic history in primary school, and then if they want to learn more about it they could choose that subject at high school. But I don’t really think people have to know about history. I’m not sure how that would actually benefit regular people anyway. I mean, it doesn’t really make any difference to my life now by knowing what happened in the past does it? Anyway, can we really trust what is written in history books though? I think some things that are taught in history might not be an accurate portrayal of what really happened. Even many historians disagree about certain historical reports throughout history.
Mẫu 2
Every individual should learn history, because history is an important part of life, and understanding it can help us make informed decisions in the present and future. Knowing history can also enable us to develop empathy and compassion for others, as well as a better appreciation for our own culture, since history reflects the patterns and trends in our society. In short, history is a powerful tool for the understanding of the world around us and making optimal choices.
Mẫu 1
Well I guess kids already learn about history at school. But apart from that, they could do research online themselves if they were really interested in learning about history. There are a million and one videos on Youtube related to history. Or they could do it the good old fashioned way, and go to a library and read some books on any history topic they like.
Mẫu 2
Children can acquire history knowledge in a number of ways. One way is through experiential learning, which involves engaging in activities that help children to understand the past. For example, a teacher might take students on a field trip to a historical site or museum, or have them participate in a reenactment of a historical event. Additionally, children can learn history by the use of primary sources, such as documents, photographs, and artifacts.
By examining these sources, children can gain more insights into the past and the people who lived during that time. Moreover, videos, podcasts, and interactive websites are other interesting sources that help them explore different perspectives and gain a more holistic view of history.
Mẫu 1
Well that probably depends on the country I suppose and the authorities in that country. Some governments are more interested in preserving historical buildings than others. Like in many European countries, the old buildings are a real part of their culture and identity, so they preserve them, and then they become tourist attractions. So, I don’t think it's hard to protect historical buildings, but it just depends on the attitudes of the people and their government really.
Mẫu 2
Yes, it can be quite difficult to preserve historical buildings. This is because the protection of these structures requires a great deal of effort and resources. For example, it’s necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the building, which can be a challenge due to the age of the building and the materials used in its construction.
Additionally, it’s important to ensure that the building is not exposed to environmental factors that could cause damage, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, and air pollution. Furthermore, protecting the old building from vandalism and other forms of destruction also needs constant monitoring and security measures, which are no doubt costly.
I suppose it depends on the type of museum really, but many museums tend to exhibit different types of artifacts and other treasures from different historical periods. So, by visiting museums, we can see all these old artifacts and read about them there and it helps us to get a sense of what it might have been like in those times. For example, in some museums they have dinosaur bones, or at least a full scale replica dinosaur skeleton. These kinds of things can help to spark our imaginations into thinking about what life was like in the past.
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