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TOEFL-study history and literature or science and mathematics


trochanter 2 / 2  
Sep 20, 2011   #1
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.

Science and mathematics are subjects that bring prosperity and advancement to human's lives, which can not be attained by studying history and literature. Unlike studying abstract ideas, science and mathematics unravel the myths of the world.

Intellectual development and creativity of solving problems through science and mathematics is of primary importance for contemporary students. The physical principles and logistic mathematics help people recognize the element constitute the world. By applying those theorem and principles, human start to progress with the breakthrough in science field. The huge and earthshaking inventions is vapor machine that Watt developed by integrating his talent in science and mathematics, enlighten the industrial development and ideological revolution, which caused the arising in America and Japan compared to the descending of old China mainly focused on Confucianists philosophy and antithetical literatures.

Besides, science and mathematics help students to learn the skills of producing and inventing, and possess a infinite possibility for inventing new products and earning wealth. In contrast to history and literature, which accentuate the study of language and sophisticated thinking, science and mathematics reveal the face of natural phenomena and the regularity of principles of world that could be utilized in industrial society. Alcohol, which is not only a beverage for human beings but also a important materials to make products industrially. The most fascinating thing is that by applying the theory of bacteria ferment and produce ethane, chemical engineers learn how to produce alcohol and even develop units process to produce mass alcohol to be in line with the market. This patent make the inventor of this industrial process earn thousands of money and fulfillment. Through science and mathematics, students can be trained to decode the secret of the world and develop their best creation to get patent and earn fortunes.

Distinguish from history and literature studying human culture and philosophy, science and mathematics provide the laws and principles obeyed by the world, which excites the creativity and ability of solving problems of students. From applying the practical knowledge to real world, human beings obtain better lives and milieu to make future progressive with advancements.
mhh2531 5 / 7  
Sep 21, 2011   #2
You have some good point, which is worth consulting , but I think you need to reduce or simplify your essay.
dumi 1 / 6,925 1592  
Sep 21, 2011   #3
I think "can not" and " cannot" are both correct. --- Moderators - please comment !
basawang 10 / 76  
Sep 22, 2011   #4
Dear Dumi,

I searched on the Internet.

Some references suggest that "cannot" and "can not" are both OK, others claim that "can not" is informal.

Every time when I type "can not" using Microsoft Word, there is a message asking me to correct it.

I guess "cannot" is far more common?


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