Issue121【Triple Week】第1次练习by danielgao

danielgaoUID: 2604134

While I agree with the contention that basic human nature, such as motives, fears and spirits, have remained constant over recorded history, I find this allegation problematic in two respects. First, there are many differences between people who live at different time periods -- in terms of cultural morals, customs and values. Second, studying history carries other equally important benefits as well.

Admittedly, there are invariably ingredients of people in any period of time.  For example, we cherish the same virtues in all periods, regardless of time and region, such as faith, honest, prudence. And through this realization we can benefit as a society in dealing more effectively with our social problems and as an individual in analyzing current affairs through a mature vision. For instance, history teaches us that honest is the essential part of our being as humans, as well as the necessary factors to success. By insisting his honest to the history, Sima Qian is regarded as the father of Chinese historiography, and writes out his worldwide famous book Shiji, an overview of the history of China covering more than two thousand years from the Yellow Emperor to Emperor Han Wudi.

However beneficial it might be to appreciate the constant nature of human being, it is equally important to understand and appreciate the beneficial of significant differences between people of different time periods -- in terms of customs, values and cultural mores. For example, the attitude of society towards women, ethnic minorities, environmental problems have continually evolved over during the human history. Take the Olympic Games for example, comparing to the original ones, women are now able to take part in the game, accordingly realize their Olympic dreams.

Another problem is that the statement undervalues other equally important benefits of studying history. Studying history provides inspiration and teach us how to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Learning about the historical examples of the courage of history's great explorers, leaders and other achievers can provide motivation to face our own personal fears in the life, get through our everyday living by emboldening us and lifting our spirits.  In addition, we can avoid repeating mistakes of the past societies by studying history. For instance, attempts to legislate morality always failed, as aptly illustrated in Prohibition experiment in the U.S, during the 1930s.

To sum up, while history enables us to learn that basic human nature has not changed,  it also help us to unveil the differences in values and ways people think in different periods.  What's more, history gives us inspiration and points out mistakes to avoid.  In a word, we benefit a lot from history.

In the final analysis, we should not only consider about economic self-interest, but also realize the hazard of extinction. As the existence of species is close linked with our own survival, we should make extraordinary efforts to protect the endangered species, even it mean a great expense in jobs and money.

mymuroUID: 2356228

加油，还得改你楼上的作业。。。

danielgaoUID: 2604134

2# mymuro
en,已经补好批改，不好意思哈

mymuroUID: 2356228

没事，你工作也很忙吧^_^