Topic 9: Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind.

Yet
some people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives.
What is your opinion ?
) science ,( ) inspiration ) ( resources :(
) observe the universe ,( ) combine efforts of both humans and machines in exploring a planetary
surface ) ; ( trigger imagination ) ,( confronting unknowns and challenges on new frontiers ) ;( converted
for civil use (
) Water exists in the dark and cold regions near the poles of the Moon ,(
) consume resources and take time ) ,( benefits are limited ;(
) distract the government and the public from some more significant issues (
The idea of travelling through space, even living and working on other planets, has
fascinated people for centuries. Despite numerous setbacks and daunting expenditures,
travelling in the outer space has never failed to attract people's attention and provoke
controversy. Sixty years after the first Moon landing, people uestion whether the feat,
previously thought of as a giant leap for mankind, has substantially benefited people's lives. !n
my opinion, landing on the Moon has enormous relevance for the uality of life, 'albeit not
always explicit
The first implication of Moon landing is reflected in the likelihood of travelling on other
planets. Moon, as the ob"ect in the outer space closet to the #arth, can serve as a launch site
for the "ourneys to other planets. $aving no atmosphere, the Moon is a permanent base for
people to observe the universe easily and provide them with sufficient evidence they reuire
for decision making on a great many significant issues, which are likely to have direct impact
on them. %or example, one can learn more about the treat of potentially ha&ardous ob"ects that
are likely to hit the #arth and destroy our civili&ation .
'nother remarkable breakthrough made by the Moon landing is that it reignites people's
enthusiasm in the natural sciences. (hen today's youths become increasingly interested in
such sub"ects as commerce, finance and business, space exploration successfully attracts and
retains talents in space)related technologies. These young minds are convinced that
unraveling the unknown of the universe is feasible, despite many challenges. They are
inspired to think for the future, instead of being preoccupied with contemporary issues only .
!t should also be noted that the Moon has water, the basic resource for people's survival,
and it abounds in solar energy, a clean and readily obtainable resource. !t is also believed that
minerals are plentiful there to be exploited. Someday, if people are forced to move off the
#arth, the Moon might be the best shelter. 'lthough people have not yet fully explored this
possibility at this stage, preliminary investigation is imperative
*ased on the above)mentioned facts, one can conclude that the Moon landing greatly
impacts on distant future, although its effect is not apparent for the time being The Moon is
the eventual gateway to other planets and potentially the place. of residence for the future
generations. The scientific knowledge and economic benefits to be gained by building a
sustainable Moon base are huge .
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, +nknown#mysterious#unfamiliar
- "easible#practicable#viable#practical#realistic
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!1 2mperative#necessary#essential#crucial#vital
!! "or the time being#for now#for the moment
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