Space Exploration & Technology
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Do you ever look at the stars at night where you live?
- Would you be interested in space tourism if it became affordable?
- Topic: Science Interest
- Were you interested in space when you were a child?
- How do you stay informed about new developments in space exploration?
- What aspect of space science do you find most fascinating?
- Topic: Technology Spin-offs
- Can you think of any technology we use daily that came from space research?
- How does space exploration benefit life on Earth?
- Do you think spending money on space exploration is worthwhile?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a recent development in space exploration that impressed you.
You should say:
- What the development was
- When it happened
- Which organization was responsible for it
and explain why this achievement impressed you.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Should space exploration be funded by governments or private companies?
- What are the potential benefits of establishing human colonies on other planets?
- How does space exploration contribute to international cooperation?
- What ethical considerations arise from the commercialization of space?
- How might space tourism develop in the coming decades?