1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 121及答案与解析 1 Billions of money has been spent on the space research. Some people say that it should be spent in improving the living standard. Do you agree or disagree? 2 Should countries undertake space exploration? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 121答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 It has been almost forty years since Armstro
2、ng proudly uttered, “Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.“ Indeed, it is worthwhile to celebrate such a feat for human beings since space research of the moon-landing was totally unbelievable in the past. Some people, however, maintain that life is the same without any dramati
3、c change. I strongly doubt the validity of this statement. Without the exploration of unknown places, human beings can never solve the alarming energy crisis. Economic development around the world has accelerated the demand for energy substantially, which leads to resources crisis on the earth. If t
4、here is no petrol, coal or natural gas for humans, then the day of destruction will not be a fairy tale. Space research provides mankind with chances of locating new resources, something like water and minerals indispensable to humans. Moreover, successful research in outer space encourages people t
5、o be more adventurous, and that valuable spirit is essential to historical advance. From barbarian states to modern civilizations, no progress can be achieved without exploring unknown places and the invention of airplanes is the best example. If humans, who have long yearned to fly in the sky like
6、birds, fail to engage themselves in daunting experiments, it is not hard to imagine that long-distance travel can only be realised in peoples wildest dreams. Indeed, space research means tremendous investment from national purse, causing due alarm from people. It is not a secret that billions of mon
7、ey has to be spent making sure a successful launch of satellites or spacecrafts. The possibility of new resources and the boost of peoples morale, however, justify such a considerable input. Obviously, only through space research, can people live a truly decent life. Meanwhile, it is a must that thi
8、s research should not serve a military purpose, and benefiting humans is the prerequisite. 2 【正确答案】 In the past, there were just two nations which undertook serious space exploration, namely the United States and the former Soviet Union. In fact, the “space race“ began in the late 1950s, with the So
9、viet Union launching the first manned rocket. It became a matter of national pride, as each country attempted to outdo the other in enhancing its international standing. When Americans landed the first man on the moon, it clearly represented a monumental national achievement. Furthermore, space rese
10、arch has produced a variety of practical and beneficial discoveries and applications. For instance, Teflon, a non-stick surface used in cooking utensils, such as frying pans, was developed as a result of the space programme. Moreover, we have a better understanding of climate patterns, together with
11、 a modern system of electronic communications, as a direct result of the hundreds of satellites which encircle our planet. On the other hand, space research has considerable disadvantages. Obviously, space research is often carried out for military purposes. It undoubtedly adds to the arms race, end
12、angering world peace. Think, for example, of American “Star Wars“ project. How on earth does this benefit mankind? Environmentally, there are significant reasons against launching rockets into space. The huge boosters used by vehicles escaping the earths gravity produce considerable pollution, damaging the precious ozone layer. In addition, there are countless pieces of “space junk“ floating around above our planet which one day could constitute a serious hazard.
