Topic:
Should we invest money in space research?
英语范文
For over fifty years，a number of nations have been involved in the exploration of outer space. This research has been very costly. Has this money been well-spent or wasted?
Some people believe that the research should be eliminated because of its expense, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of the scientific and human resources. These people point out the fact that it cost billions of dollars to send astronauts to the moon，but they just brought back worthless rocks. These people say that the money and effort could be spent on more important projects right here on Earth, such as providing housing for homeless people, improving the education system, saving the environment, and finding cures for diseases.
However，other people believe that space research has provided many benefits. They point out that hundreds of useful products, from personal computers to heart pacemakers to freeze-dried foods, are the direct or indirect results of space research. They say that weather and communication satellites are also products of space programs. In addition, supporters of the space program point to the scientific knowledge that has been acquired about the Sun，the Moon，the planets，and even our own Earth as a result of space research.
I agree with those people who support space research. Space research， has already brought many benefits to humanity. Perhaps it will bring even more unimaginable benefits in the future. Moreover，just as individual people need challenges to make their lives more interesting，I believe the human race itself needs a challenge，and I think that the peaceful exploration of outer space provides just such a challenge.
题目：
我们应该投资在太空研究上吗？
译文：
在过去的五十年间，很多国家都致力于外太空的研究。这项研究耗资巨大。这是物有所值还是一种浪费呢？
一些人认为这项研究因为它的费用而应停止，不仅仅在金钱方面，还包括那些科学和人力资源。这些人指出花费了数十亿美金将宇航员送到月球，但是他们仅仅带回来无用的岩石。这些人说这些资金和努力在地球上能被用于更重要的项目上，例如为无家可居的人提供住房，改善教育系统，保护环境和为疾病找出治疗的方法。
然而，另一些人认为对空间的探索已经带来了巨大的利益。他们提到了许多有用的产品，从个人电脑到心脏起搏器，又到冷冻干燥食品，这些都是太空研究直接或者间接的结果。这些人还指出气象和通讯卫星也是太空研究的产物。此外，太空项目的支持者也指出那些已知的有关太阳，月亮，行星，甚至我们的地球的知识本身就是太空研究的产物。
我同意那些支持太空研究的人们的观点。太空研究，已经为人类带来了巨大的利益。以至未来它可能会带来更加不可思议的好处。此外，正如个人生活中需要挑战从而得到更多的乐趣，我坚信人类本身就需要挑战，而我想，和平的外太空探索就恰好为我们提供了这样一个挑战。