You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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Nowadays, with the massive
of
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environmental damage on the
earth
, the quality of sustainable life
are
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questioned by many
people
. Some
people
wish the governments to spend
money
to build
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future
life on other planets, whilst others believe is a waste of
nation's
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money
. Numerous
people
believe that the government should
spending
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money
to
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build
the
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future
space on
other planet
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for the living of
future
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community
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communities
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.
This
may be caused by the loose of hope of the
people
regarding the quality of living on the
earth
. With massive environmental
issue
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is better to invest the
money
to develop a better place for
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better
future
outside of the
earth
.
However
, not a few
people
thinks
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otherwise
.
Instead
of wasting
money
for
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an unknown
future
, it is better to spend it
to
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the current
problem
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problems
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that face the
people
. There are still numerous
problem
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problems
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that the government should
put
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more attention to
such
as poverty and
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socioeconomic
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problem
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problems
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that
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tons of
people
.
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my way of thinking, both of the notion gives
a solid reasons
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to
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where the government should spend
the
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public
money
.
Nevertheless
, it cannot be denied that it is crucial to
solved
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the current
problem
rather than only focusing
for
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the upcoming plan.
Furthermore
, moving on to other planets might not be the best solution
for
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our
problem
. By
spend
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money
to
protecting
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and
develop
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the technology to save the
earth
sounds to be a more
promises
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solution for
the
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future
generations. In conclusion, both sides have valid points to support their arguments.
However
, I respectfully agree with the second
vies
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view
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, as I believe
that is
wiser to spend
the
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public
money
to
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the current problems on
earth
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.
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Task Achievement
The essay presents both sides of the argument effectively; however, the points could benefit from deeper exploration and analysis. Consider expanding on the rationale for each viewpoint.
Task Achievement
The ideas are reasonably clear, though some areas remain vague. Aim to develop the ideas further for readers to understand your stance better.
Task Achievement
The essay would benefit from more specific examples that support the main points. Try to include examples or evidence that are precise and relevant to the argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
Though the essay is logically structured overall, the progression of ideas could be smoother. Ensure each paragraph flows into the next in a coherent fashion.
Coherence and Cohesion
While the essay contains an introduction and conclusion, ensure the introduction clearly outlines the main points discussed, and that the conclusion synthesizes these points effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion
The coherence between supported main points can be improved by linking ideas more closely to the main argument, rather than listing them.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay includes an introduction and a conclusion, both of which are present and serve their respective purposes well.
Task Achievement
The writer successfully discusses both sides of the argument, showing an understanding of the topic.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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