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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemtent.

The primary objective of
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 has long been a subject of debate.
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 some argue that its most important aim should be to improve the quality of human life, others believe that
science
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 should pursue knowledge for its own sake, regardless of immediate practical benefits. I largely agree that enhancing people’s lives ought to be the central goal of
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,
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 fundamental
research
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also
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 plays a crucial supporting role. On the one hand, there is no denying that
science
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 has made profound contributions to human well-being. Advances in medicine,
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, have eradicated or controlled deadly diseases, significantly increasing life expectancy.
Similarly
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, technological innovations
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 as the internet, renewable energy, and modern transportation systems have transformed how people live, work, and communicate. These developments clearly demonstrate that when
science
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 is directed toward solving real-world problems, it can dramatically improve living standards and reduce suffering.
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,
prioritizing
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 human welfare ensures that scientific efforts remain meaningful and socially responsible.
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, it is equally important to
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 the value of pure or theoretical
research
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. Many groundbreaking applications originate from curiosity-driven discoveries that
initially
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 had no obvious practical use.
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, early
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 in quantum physics eventually led to the development of semiconductors and modern computing. If scientists were restricted to only producing immediate benefits,
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 transformative breakthroughs might never occur.
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,
science
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 should not be limited solely to short-term improvements in people’s lives. In my view, the most balanced approach is to regard the improvement of human life as the ultimate aim of
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,
while
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 still allowing freedom for exploratory
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. Fundamental
science
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 acts as the foundation upon which applied innovations are built. Without it, long-term progress would be severely hindered. In conclusion,
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 scientific inquiry should not be confined entirely to practical outcomes, its most important purpose should indeed be to enhance human well-being. By maintaining a balance between applied and theoretical
research
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,
science
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 can continue to advance knowledge
while
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 simultaneously addressing the needs of society.

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Make your main view even more clear in the first part. You say you largely agree, and this is good, but you can make it stronger by showing this line in a more direct way.
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Add one more very clear and real example to support your ideas. Your examples are good, but one more could make your points stronger.
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In one body part, you talk about pure research well, but you can link it back to the question more often so the answer stays fully on point.
coherence cohesion
Your essay is easy to follow because each part has a clear job. To make it even better, use a few more linking words between some ideas inside paragraphs.
coherence cohesion
Some long sentences carry many ideas at once. You can split one or two of them to make the flow even smoother.
coherence cohesion
Your ending is clear, but it repeats your view a little. You could make it shorter and sharper.
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You answer all parts of the question and give a clear opinion from start to end.
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Your ideas are clear, balanced, and easy to understand.
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You use examples like medicine, the internet, and quantum physics to support your points well.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has a strong shape: intro, two body parts, your view, and a conclusion.
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Each paragraph stays on one main idea, so the essay is easy to follow.
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Your use of linking words like on the one hand, however, thus, and in conclusion helps guide the reader well.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • improve lives
  • human well-being
  • daily life
  • medical care
  • clean water
  • safe food
  • better housing
  • public health
  • scientific research
  • new technology
  • solve problems
  • reduce pain
  • save lives
  • better future
  • social progress
  • practical benefits
  • long-term value
  • basic research
  • explore the unknown
  • serve society
  • public support
  • ethical use
  • harm people
  • main aim
  • partly agree
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