2016年托福科技类话题写作范文

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With all the troubles in the world today, money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other things. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that vast amounts are spent on space exploration for apparently little gain while people suffer from terrible poverty around the world.

Supporters(支持者) of space programs say that space exploration has brought inventions to the world that we would not have had. For example, without the satellites, you wouldn’t have the ease of just switching on your television set and checking if it’s a good day to go fishing or watching the world cup. Supporters also point out that it is in human nature to strive to (努力去做某事)discover the unknown and that we can progress (进步)in all ways by unlocking the secrets (解开秘密)of the outer space. After many years, earth might not be able to accommodate (满足)the human race, but mars will. The minerals (矿物质)mined from space rocks will help take pressure off the high demand on earth. These are all valid points.

On the other hand, how can we as human beings justify(证明…合理) the billions of dollars spent sending people into space so we can have non-stick pans while millions of people around the world are dying of disease and famine(疾病和饥荒)? With the money spent on space exploration, wells could be dug, farmland could be developed, medicine could be bought, schools and colleagues could be built, and teachers, doctors and nurses could be trained. Even if we could justify money on exploration, wouldn’t it be better to spend the money on exploring the sea on our own planet that could offer enough food to provide for the entire world?

From what I have said in this essay it would seem that I would agree that money should be spent on better things than space exploration. However, this is not the case. I understand all the reasons for spending money on better things but I also strongly believe that it is necessary that the human race should continually strive to develop our technology and broaden our horizons. The money in the long run is well spent on space exploration.

　　核心词汇

exploration 探索

poverty 贫困

unlock 解密

accommodate 适应，满足

justify 使…公正

broaden 拓展

horizon 视野，地平线

　　词汇拓展