Task 2 — Essay
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.
Every government must decide how much of its research budget to give to work with no immediate practical use, such as the study of distant planets.
Why do some people object to spending of this kind? Do you think such research deserves public support?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Marked on Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Plan for a minute, write to length, then leave time to read it back.
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