95. Spend money exploring outer space, or for basic needs on Earth?

Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for

example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments

should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with?

Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

『分析』

陈述the principle of capital/resource/money allocation(参见：[11]分析)

陈述exploring outer space的重要性：国力(national power)的体现。参考例子：CNN曾有过一个专题节目

(monograph)专门讨论“美国人是否真的曾经登陆月球”(Did American Astronauts Really Reach the

Moon.)结论是，美国政府作假(that event was a cheat)。

陈述basic needs on Earth的重要性：多举几个例子。

立场上，选择后者应该更容易写一些。

『范文』

In the last one hundred years, space exploration has become more and more common: a number of countries

have reportedly sent spaceships to the moon, there are dozens of satellites orbiting the earth, and there are massive

telescopes floating in space whose purpose is to find out what else could be out there. However, I tend to agree

that governments should spend money for basic needs.

Throughout the world, there are millions and millions of people who are homeless, and even cannot afford to

eat. These people need help from the government. If the government has so much money to spend on space

exploration, they should easily be able to have enough money to help these people gain entry to the working world.

The government could set up programs which allow homeless people to train for jobs. This would be a much better

way to spend money than exploring space.

Pollution is another major problem which plagues all of the industrial nations. Instead of spending money on

other planets, we should be focusing on how to fix the one we live on. The ozone layer is getting thinner and

thinner every year, which means that the sun's radiation is causing more damage to people and the environment.

The governments need to design a method to drastically reduce pollution, or else we might need to move to one of

those other planets they are exploring!

In addition to the problems of pollution and homelessness, the general population could use the money as

well. In many countries, including our own, the health care and education system leave so many things to be

desired. I think that more money should be put towards making citizens healthier and wiser.

In conclusion, while the study of space is fascinating, I believe that governments spend too much money

exploring the great unknown, when they should be focusing on the needs of people on earth.

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