History class goes through the great development from the past to the present situation of a country, even to the close connection with the future. It's critical for students’ prospect to understand the evolution and development of their country, even of the whole world. History contains the huge evolution of a country from millions of years ago, including the original people, colony period, various battles, the unification of a nation and the rule of a government, which facilitate them to build up correct value system, cultivate the ability of judging facts and enhance their critical-thinking capability. (96 words)

　　然而，历史不能在全方面帮助学生。现在的社会竞争很强，学生学习压力颇大，在课堂上宝贵的时间就留给了其他更重要的科目，比如科学，外语等等。这些科目直接联系到了学生以后的生活。这些重要的科目给予学生的知识可以直接影响学生以后的工作，比如学好外语可以出国留学，找到更好的工作过更好的生活。

　　However, history classes cannot educate all-round students. The great competition in modern community pushes great pressure on students, so some other important subjects should be given more valuable class time, such as science, and English, which is directly connected with the future life of students. The essential knowledge taught by these courses is able to affect the vocation of students, for instance, either to learn a foreign language to go aboard for further education or to find a better job with high salary to ensure a good life. (88 words)

　　总结下来，这两种说法都各有好处，也有各自的缺点，我们应该取长补短，适当的加入历史课，但也要顾全其他重要重要的课程。

　　In conclusion, both these two options have their advantages and disadvantages as well. We should maximize its benefits and minimize the drawbacks. It will benefit students a lot if adding history courses properly and consider about other important subjects. (39 words)

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