Space travel has been possible for sometime and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the last century the first man to walk on the moon said it was a great step for mankind . But in fact space travel has made little difference to most people lives today .
To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Space exploration is a luxury that we cannot afford. Instead of spending billions of dollars on space programs, governments should use this money to fight global problems such as poverty, disease, and climate change.
To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Space exploration and the possibility of colonizing other planets have become popular topics of discussion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in space exploration?
It is true that whilst many people use their public parks, this space could be used for other purposes, such as building houses for young people or developing a business area to create jobs.
Explain to what extent you agree or disagree with this statement.
The first ma to walk on the moon said Space exploration was going to change mankind's life. Some people argue that it made only a little change to our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that we space programs should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Although many people value public parks, this space could be better used for the other purposes such as residential areas for the ever growing population or to develop business and build economics. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In many places,new home are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space designs instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this
Space Exploration: Some people think that space exploration is a waste of resources while other thinks that it is essential for the human kind to continue to explore the universe in which we live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernize, old buildings are demolished and replaced with new buildings.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of knocking down old buildings?
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The money spend by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals.
To what extent do uyou agree or disagree?
WRITING Task 2
Exploring the outer space should be considered as a part of every countries budgeting.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of such a need?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages.
In many places new homes are needed, but the only space availble for building them is in the contryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this.
Government spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes Most recently Mars is the focus of scientists attention' . Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with closer to home.
Do you agree or disagree?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public space such as libraries, transportations, and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books as they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive high tech media , such as computer software, videos and DVD's . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this segment?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there.
Whats is your opinion about this?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth. Do you agree or disagree?
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Government around the world are spending billions in support of space programs. This money would be better spent on research into improvements in human health. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientists believe that finding other life forms in space by sending messages is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that cities should allow space for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some celebrities feel that the media violates their personal space and shares their private life publicly, while others feel it is just part of being famous. What is your opinion?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research evey year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth.
Do you agree or disagree?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism.
More and more people in the city live in small space and without outdoor space. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living.
write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper.
In your letter explain:
Why are you writing?
Protest the development of this beautiful and necessary green space in your town.
Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development?
Head teacher, Marti Dyers, believes that safe outdoor space is important for keeping students in good health, mentally and physically. They need somewhere they can exercise and be sociable he says. At the moment many schools have dangerous areas where students might trip or have an accident. Write a letter explaining your view.
Million of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there.
What is your opinion about this? Use specific details and examples to support your answer.
With all the problem in the world today spending money on space exploration is a complete waste of time and money. The money could be better spend on other caus. Do you agree or disagree?
Space travel has been possibile for some time, and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that space explonation has had more to do with national pride than international effort.
To what extent to you agree with this?
How do you think space explonation will change in the future?
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernise, old buildings are demolished and replaced with new buildings.
What are the disadvantages of knocking down old buildings?
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Millons of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Sending spacecraft and astronauts into space is very expensive. It would be better for governments to use the money spent on space exploration to improve the quality of life on Earth.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that spending the national budget on space exploration is a waste of resources. They insist that those funds should be spent on people living on earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In my place, a new home are needed, but only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build a new home there. What is your opinion?
Some people think the money spent on developing technology for space exploration is not justified. However, there are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A new generation of entrepreneurs believes that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space exploration. How true do you think this is? How would space tourism affect space exploration as we know it today?
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes. Most recently, Mars is the focus of scientists attention.
Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with
problems closer to home.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Knowledge or experience.
Topic: Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of seperate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive development or negative?
Some people believe that money spent on space research benefits all humanity. Others take the opposite view and say that money for this type of research is wasted. Discuss these 2 opinions / positions
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people belive it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?