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1 Why are some people against space exploration?
2 What has space exploration done for food production?

3 What did the pictures of Earth from space make people realise?
4 How does space exploration benefit the products that people use nowadays?

2 Study the organisation and language features.

1 Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration.

2 Find the three topic sentences that summarise the writer’s arguments about space
exploration.
3 Underline the sentence that repeats the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph.

3 Use what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.

1 Are these arguments for or against exploring space? Put them in the table below. Then add
your own ideas and write your essay.
A There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to
explore?

B It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will
run out.
C I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments
when so many people need food.
D Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in
other ways, too.

For space exploration Against space exploration

2 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Does the introduction state the topic?
Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic?

Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information?
Does the closing express the writer’s opinion and end properly?
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?

3 Get your draft back and revise it.

4 Present your essay to the rest of the class.

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