【2026.4.11真题题目】
Some people think that researching the past is a waste of time and money. We should instead focus on the issues of today's world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
一些人认为研究过去是在浪费时间和金钱，我们应该把精力放在当今世界的问题上。你在多大程度上同意或不同意？
【审题分析】
1️⃣题型判断：「同意与否」题型
写作要求：
• 明确表达立场（同意 / 不同意 / 部分同意）
• 逻辑要围绕“是否应该研究过去 vs 专注当下问题”
2️⃣题干关键词
• researching the past → 研究历史（历史事件、文化遗产、考古等）
• waste of time and money → 浪费资源（时间 + 财政）
• focus on today’s issues → 关注现实问题（环境、贫困、科技、教育等）
3️⃣跑题警告🚨
• 不要写成“历史有趣吗”❌
• 不要泛泛谈“学习的重要性”❌
• 不要只讲“现在问题很重要”，而忽略“历史的价值”❌
• 必须围绕：
👉 “研究过去是否值得投入资源”
4️⃣常见思路
📍让步：承认专注现实问题的必要性
• 现实紧迫性
→ 气候变化、贫困、疾病等问题更需要资金
→ 政府预算有限，应优先解决“生存问题”
• 实际回报有限
→ 历史研究往往没有直接经济回报
→ 对普通人生活改善帮助不明显
• 机会成本高
→ 投入历史研究意味着减少教育、医疗等投入
📍转折：研究过去是有价值的
• 避免重蹈覆辙
→ 历史帮助我们理解战争、经济危机等
→ 提供政策借鉴
• 文化与身份认同
→ 历史塑造国家认同和文化传承
→ 没有历史，人类会失去根基
• 促进旅游和经济
→ 历史遗产（博物馆、古迹）带来收入
→ 并非“纯消耗”
📍个人总观点：部分同意（balanced view）
• 承认现实问题很紧迫（让步），但强调历史研究的长期价值（转折）
🌟“短期问题重要，但长期认知同样不可忽视”
具体论证：
• 政府确实应优先解决紧急问题（如环境、医疗）
• 但完全忽视历史是短视的
• 合理做法：
👉在保障现实问题投入的同时，保留对历史研究的支持
【参考范文】
It is sometimes argued that investing time and money in studying history is pointless, and that governments should instead concentrate on solving current global problems. While I accept that present-day challenges demand urgent attention, I strongly disagree with the idea that researching the past is a waste of resources.
It is true that there are valid reasons why some people believe priority should be given to contemporary issues. Problems such as climate change, pandemics, and economic inequality pose immediate and tangible threats to human societies. For instance, global warming is already causing rising sea levels and extreme weather events, which directly affect millions of people. In such circumstances, it is understandable that governments would prefer to allocate limited budgets to areas like renewable energy, healthcare systems, and poverty reduction, where the impact can be seen more quickly and directly.
However, I would like to point out that dismissing the importance of historical research overlooks its long-term benefits. Firstly, studying the past enables societies to learn from previous mistakes. A clear example can be seen in the analysis of past financial crises, such as the global recession of 2008. By understanding its causes, including poor regulation and excessive risk-taking, policymakers today are better equipped to design measures that prevent similar economic collapses. Secondly, history plays a crucial role in shaping cultural identity and social cohesion. Countries that preserve their historical heritage, such as Italy or Egypt, not only maintain a strong sense of national identity but also attract millions of tourists each year, generating significant economic revenue. This demonstrates that historical research is not merely academic but can also have practical and financial value.
In conclusion, although addressing current global issues should be a top priority, it is equally important to continue investing in the study of history. Rather than being a waste of time and money, researching the past provides essential lessons and contributes to both cultural and economic development. A balanced approach that values both present needs and historical understanding is therefore the most sensible path forward.
【参考译文】
人们有时认为，将时间和金钱投入到历史研究中是毫无意义的，政府应当把精力集中在解决当前的全球性问题上。尽管我承认当今的挑战确实需要紧急应对，但我坚决不同意认为研究过去是在浪费资源的观点。
确实，一些人认为应优先解决当代问题，这一观点是有其合理性的。气候变化、流行病以及经济不平等等问题对人类社会构成了直接而现实的威胁。例如，全球变暖已经导致海平面上升和极端天气事件，这些都直接影响着数以百万计的人。在这种情况下，政府更倾向于将有限的预算投入到可再生能源、医疗体系以及减贫等领域，因为这些领域能够更迅速、直接地改善人们的生活，这也是可以理解的。
然而，我要指出忽视历史研究的重要性则会低估其长期价值。首先，研究过去可以帮助社会从以往的错误中吸取教训。一个典型的例子是对2008年全球经济衰退的研究。通过分析其成因，例如监管不力和过度冒险行为，当今的政策制定者能够更好地制定措施，以避免类似的经济危机再次发生。其次，历史在塑造文化认同和增强社会凝聚力方面发挥着关键作用。像意大利或埃及这样重视历史遗产保护的国家，不仅维系了强烈的国家认同感，还吸引了数以百万计的游客，每年创造可观的经济收益。这表明，历史研究不仅具有学术意义，也具备实际和经济价值。
总而言之，尽管解决当前的全球问题应当是首要任务，但持续投入历史研究同样至关重要。研究过去不仅不是对时间和金钱的浪费，反而能够提供重要经验，并促进文化与经济的发展。因此，一种既重视现实需求又兼顾历史认知的平衡方式，才是最为合理的选择。
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