Bài mẫu band 8.5 (Bài 3)

In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why do people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?

BÀI MẪU

People nowadays are becoming increasingly keen to learn about their family history. There are some compelling reasons for this; and I strongly feel that this is a positive development.

Most people do research on their family history to find out whether their ancestors had the similar personality traits and to have deeper understanding about their roots and heritages. Or some others study their family historical background for less significant reasons, one of which is curiosity. For example, my uncle used to spend a great deal of time and effort tracing my family tree back to the 18th century just out of curiosity. Also, I think news media have a major part to play in this trend. There are a lot of news articles and advertisements that encourage genealogy and convince people that it is necessary to know about their ancestry.

In my view, this is a good way to teach children about history and how their ancestors lived,

which is linked in part to family traditions. And it is even more important for children to carry on such valuable and unique traditions, given that this fast changing world is somehow making young generations ignore the spiritual legacy that their ancestors left. On top of that, family history can be a fascinating discussion topic whenever there is a family meeting. How my grandparents struggled to bring up their offspring during the Vietnam War, for example, has become my father’s favorite subject when all my relatives gather for a traditional holiday feast.

In conclusion, people like to study their family history for a variety of reasons as I have discussed in my essay, and personally I consider this a positive modern trend.

Từ vựng chủ lực

Similar personality traits: Nét tính cách tương đồng

To have deeper understanding about one’s roots and heritages: Hiểu rõ hơn về cội nguồn cũng như di sản

Family historical background: Hoàn cảnh lịch sử của gia đình

To trace one’s family tree: Tìm lại gia phả

Genealogy: Nghiên cứu lịch sự gia đình

Ancestry: Tổ tiên

Family traditions: Truyền thống gia đình

To carry on valuable and unique family traditions: Tiếp tục những truyền thống độc đáo và quý báu

The spiritual legacy: Di sản tinh thần

A traditional holiday feast: Tiệc ngày lễ truyền thống