Topic124：你是否同意学习文学和历史要比科学和数学重要？
Topic124 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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124、不同意读文学和历史要比科学和数学重要
（1）科学和数学是每天都要用的，非常重要。比如说计算自己的生活费等等
（2）科学和数学是工作中的必须。比如说工作中的计算机知识等等
（3）科学和数学给人另外一种思维方式，这对于未来发展很有利
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Topic: 124
I have always considered that general knowledge is the best choice for me and universal learning the perfect means to support the phrase "knowledge for the sake of knowledge itself". But if I have to choose between the above-mentioned subjects I would definately concentrate on art and literature which I consider fit better my personality.
Art and literature have a lot in common in that they require a different,quite often universal approach to the world around us.They concenterate not so much on the black and white aspects of living but on the colourful side of life; on tints rather than brightness.Maths and science study the form, the physical shape and its laws, but it is art and literature that fulfill this form with that ultimate meaning that only the human soul can sense.
And it is the human soul that has so many faces, so many aspects and interpretations to all things.That is why I appreciate the subjectivity of art and literature-the numerous realities they impose are closer to our inner world than the strict powers that rule that of science. One is free to tolerate, to critisize, to accept the form of art but not obey them.
It is believed that Order came from Chaos.And if we can associate science and maths with Order it sounds logical to claim that Chaos has a lot to do with art and literature.The well of our unconscious brings forward the strangest powers and they show more of the universe than maths and science do.For Chaos is the beginning of life.
Having in mind the above, I definately support art and literature as a better means for achieving universal knowledge.What is more, while maths and science closely deal with laws, they cannot in any way teach us about that "thin red line" separating bad and evil, while art and literature I strongly believe can.
Topic: 124
Many people hold that studying scientific subjects is more beneficial than studying literary ones. However, I do believe that each field has its own importance on our lives.
Scientific subjects are definitely crucial to our development. We wouldn't have come that a long way in scientific and cultural advancement if we didn't have subjects like math, physics, chymistery and so on. We, would't have conquored the space if we didn't have astronomy. Also, we wouldn't have found cures for dangerous deseases if we didn't have medicine. Our life relies great deal on those subjects, so they are greatly vital to us. Yet, I believe that some people are born with the skill to handle scientific research while others tend more towards literary subjects.
Therefore, people born with literary talents are also very useful to us. Many aspects of our lives need to be treated by art and literature. As human beings we also have feelings and emotions and those things need to be cared for as well. So writers, painters and actors are functional elements in our everyday life. When you're tired and you want to relax you might watch a comic movie or take a nice romantic book to read. Moreover, arts like sculture and painting play a huge role in our lives, in the sense that they add a beautiful and artistic touch to everything around us including our houses, offices and even the streets. Consequently, art is indispensible in our lives.
In fine, I believe that art and science are interrelated and binary cooexisting in our lifestyles. In my opinion, one cannot replace the other. Each is necessarily needed in to improve our lives. We need the mathematician as much as we need the paintor. Each has his own role to perform in the society.
Topic: 124
The importance of playing games for adults has always been underestimated over the past years. However as newer studies are being undertaken in the field of human behavior, the value and significance of play in an adult human being's life is gaining vast importance.
From time immemorial, play has been a significant means of communication among children as a role model to the complex inter-personal communications among adults. The effectiveness of play to bring about bonding among other children/adults has been highlighted by scientists and sociologists all over the world.
In addition to the benefits of play on the physical systems of humans such as toning of the various organ systems to their optimum levels of functioning, the effects on the mental health of the individual are seen to have a greater bearing.
Furthermore, since man is more of a social animal, play tactics are often found to further enhance the individual's sense of self-esteem among the society he lives in. His functioning as a productive member of the community is further enhanced, and this also is seen to have an inhibitory effect on the negative aspects of one's personality. This holds good even in the face of the highly stressful lifestyles of today's people.
Truly, one cannot but agree whole heartedly with the old grandmother's saying " All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Indeed, play for children and adults alike ensures a healthier, happier society.
Topic: 124
At an early stage of human civilization science was not developed in random way. But today with the development of technology,science becomes more useful and cultural aspect for mankind. At every stage of life we use many scientific instruments.
Again science helps to provide entertainment for human beings. Nowadays science is progressed in more advanced way. By using technology, men are able to inevnt many new things. Mathematics is an important subject among other science subjects.
At every moment, people can able to calculate any problem by applying mathematics. To study other science subjects like physics, statistics, chemistry, etc., the knowledge of mathematics is very essential as it is very useful to solve any problem related to above subjects. With development of science we can able to use internet system. By using this system we can able to collect any information about any topic. Or in other words human beings are completely related and depended on science.
To study art and literature is very useful for human beings. People can know about many past events by reading different history books. They can easily familiar with different culture by reading many literature. By studying geography, we can know about nature and environment. We can know about life style of many different cultural people by reading art and literature.
From the above discussions, it is clear that to study science is more important than to study art and literature. To study science helps us to live in more advanced way. Science stream is too vast and is developed in more advanced way that students in science stream have more facility to work in that field compared to art students.
