ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) Topic 13: Computer – technology –nuclear- internet SECTION 4: NUCLEAR -OTHERS 1. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use? \ \comprehensive site\task1-task2.htm These days, many people are afraid of nuclear technology because of the dangers associated with its use. In my opinion, although it is true that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to life, the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes also carries some serious risks. Nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap power for many industrialized nations and some developing countries. However, there is always the danger of radiation leaking from these plants. Even though safety precautions are taken, there have been numerous disasters such as the explosion of a nuclear plant in Russia not long ago. Nuclear technology is even used to help cure some diseases such as cancer. Radiation can be applied to the body to burn away cancerous cells. This is, however, a dangerous procedure, and the application of radiation is almost always painful and not always successful. The most worrying aspect of nuclear technology, though, is its use for military purposes. Enough atomic bombs have already been built to completely destroy the planet, and the real danger is that one day some country will start a war with these weapons. Too many countries now have the technology required to make such bombs, and there is currently much debate about how to control the situation. In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses, but is, nonetheless, dangerous. However, it would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on earth is to continue, all the nuclear nations of the world should agree to disarm as soon as possible. 2. Topic64:The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. 3. There are other difficulties involved with space exploration, but these are three of the most important ones. SPACE CHALLENGES.DOC 4. Should scientists be left to work as they please or should they be made to develop programs decided by the government? 5. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. TOEFL39. Who would disagree with the statement “progress is good”? withour progress, there would be no change. Without progress, there would be no change in our economy, our standard of living, or our health. Progress is required to keep the economy moving forward. New products need to be developed; new services need to be created. Withour progress, our economy would stand still. There would be no change. Without progrees, there would be no supermarkets with fresh produce brought in from all over the world. Progress is required to improve our standard of living. Our homes today are more efficient and use less natural resources thanks to improvement in home construction techniques. Our clothes are warmer and safer thanks to developments in textile manufacturing. Our educational system is better thanks to the use of the computer and the internet. Progress is required to improve the health of the world population. Without progress, there would be no vaccine against deadly disease like smallpox. Without progressm there would be increased infant mortality. Thanks to progress our lives are longer and healthier. Progress is a natural state. Without it, we would not evolve. Without it, out economy, our standard of living, and our health would deteriorate. Who could deny the neccesity of progress?The 21st century has begun. 1. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer. TOEFL148 Now that we are in a new millenium, we can assume there will be changes in the world. I predict that the changes will be in the areas of information dissemination global alliances, and family structure. In the past decades, the computer was responsible for changing the way information was organized. Now the computer plus the internet is changing the way information is spread. information will now be universally available to anyone with a computer. You will not have to go to libraries to do research. You will not have to travel to visit scholars, you will not have to go to a bookstore to buy a book. You can do all of this from your home on the computer. In the past decadesm the nations of the world aligned themselves with the United states, the former Soviet Uniion, or with one another in a loose alliance. In the future these alliances will be move fluid. Some countries will align politically with one country but economically with another. Some countries will share technology and other informatio, but will not trade together. Some countries, which have long been enemies, will align militarily for regional security. The family structure will not be based on a mother/father/child patern. Single parent families will be more common and often the child will bot be a biological child of a single parent, but will be adopted. Other family structures like domestic partnerships will become more accepted. Whatever the changes may be, whether in the way we receive information, the way nations align one another, or the way family units are defined, you can be sure that there will be more change. Change is a constant. 6. The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice. TOEFL130 There have been many changes both technological and cultural in the twentieth century. I believe that outstands out above the rest: advances in medical science. The changes in medical science go together with the chagnes in technological and cultural areas. One can move ahead only with the help of the other. We can see the results of medical advances in three areas: development of vanccines and antibodies expanded access to health care and improved surgical techniques. 7. Topicp62: some government are now spending trillions of dollars constructing human colonies in space. This is a huge waste of money on an unrealistic idea…Pd (2) 8. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. TOEFL 9. Atomic energy is the best source for the world’s growing energy needs. . ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) Topic 13: Computer – technology –nuclear- internet SECTION. on an unrealistic idea…Pd (2 ) 8. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to