Some people strongly oppose animal experimentation, believing that it causes pain to animals, while some other people consider it necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Animal experimentation has long been a controversial issue.
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many people argue that it is cruel and unethical to use
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for scientific research, others believe it is essential for medical and scientific advancement. In my opinion,
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animal testing raises ethical concerns, I believe it is sometimes necessary, especially when it leads to life-saving discoveries. On one hand, opponents of animal experimentation
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the suffering that
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endure during testing. They argue that
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, like humans, are capable of feeling pain and stress.
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, subjecting them to harmful procedures is considered inhumane.
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, with the advancement of technology, there are now alternative methods
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as computer simulations and cell cultures
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can replace the use of
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in some areas of research.
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, supporters of animal testing highlight the benefits it has brought to humanity. Many medical breakthroughs,
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as vaccines and treatments for serious diseases, would not have been possible without animal research. Testing on
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ensures the safety and effectiveness of new drugs before they are used on humans, potentially saving thousands of lives. In conclusion,
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I understand the concerns about animal welfare, I believe that animal experimentation can be justified in certain cases, particularly when it contributes to critical medical progress.
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, researchers should always strive to
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animal suffering and seek alternative methods whenever possible.

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Your introduction clearly presents your opinion.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • experiment
  • animal
  • pain
  • suffering
  • necessary
  • research
  • supporters
  • cures
  • diseases
  • health
  • alternatives
  • models
  • cultures
  • balance
  • ethical
  • guidelines
  • minimize
  • follow
  • important
  • right
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