ESSAY INFORMATION:
Written by: Xuân Phi, 23/01/2024
Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 24/01/2024
Question: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching another planet to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
(IELTS Academic – 18/01/2024)
ANSWER (8.0+):
It is sometimes asserted that more investment should be allocated to space programs dedicated to researching new habitats for humankind given the possibility of Earth becoming increasingly unlivable. I largely agree with this assertion considering the need for another habitable planet and the possibility of scientific breakthroughs resulting from space projects despite the urge to address immediate issues.
The foremost rationale for my approval of increasing resources for exploring other planets lies in the conditions on Earth becoming more uninhabitable. This might stem from a number of factors such as climate change and natural resource depletion. While shifts in climate possibly lead to catastrophic storms, floods and heat waves, the scarcity of resources including oil and coal might result in the collapse of industrial production. These scenarios underscore the necessity to migrate to another habitable planet to protect humans from extinction.
Another reason as for why I support additional investment in projects researching other planets is the scientific advancements they offer. Specifically, these technical improvements can not only benefit these projects but also elevate people’s standards of living. For instance, the program “Occupying Mars”, which aims to send humans to Mars, has successfully developed novel satellite communication technologies that are being employed to provide internet connection to remote areas, contributing to socio–economic development in these regions.
Nevertheless, I acknowledge the demand to solve the pressing problems of modern society. These issues are diverse, ranging from national conflicts and a booming population to insufficient social welfare. If adequate resources were given to address these fundamental issues, the living conditions for people on Earth could be greatly improved, lessening the need to explore distant planets for an alternative habitat.
In conclusion, I mostly support the idea of investing more in the search for a new livable planet given the future hostile environment of Earth and the technological benefits it provides even though there are urgent issues that need addressing. It is predicted that governments of wealthy nations should allocate greater funds to encourage the execution of ambitious space expeditions, while those of struggling nations should just continue to focus on providing basic welfare to their populations.
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WORD LIST
| ENGLISH | TIẾNG VIỆT |
| Uninhabitable | Không thể ở được |
| Natural resource depletion | Cạn kiệt tài nguyên thiên nhiên |
| Underscore | Nhấn mạnh sự quan trọng |
| Elevate people’s standards of living | Nâng cao mức sống của người dân |
| Novel satellite communication technologies | Công nghệ truyền thông vệ tinh mới |
| Socio–economic development | Phát triển kinh tế xã hội |
| Booming population | Dân số bùng nổ |
| Alternative habitat | Môi trường sống thay thế |
| Hostile environment | Môi trường khó sống |
| Space expeditions | Cuộc thám hiểm không gian |
