Does walking on the moon make life better for people
on earth 1 all the problems of our own
world, why should we be spending huge sums on trips to outer space Such
questions as these are often asked, especially 2
those whose tax money is paying for space explorations. The
answers to these questions are many and varied. Up to now, the
practical benefits resulting 3 space
research have included the development of new methods and skills, new processes,
new services, new products, and even new companies created to make use of
what 4 through space travel. Also among
the benefits are better education (especially in scientific subjects), 5 management, higher quality of industrial
products, and more rapid economic growth. People all over the world are now
served by 6 weather predictions, better
communication systems, and better understanding of the earth and its
environment. Everyone will benefit 7 observations from space make it possible to measure the earth’s resources
and 8 whether or not they are being used
properly. 9 the space program will help
our world deal with the problems of the environment. It has already brought a
new appreciation of the complex system 10 man is only a part.
A. improve
B. improving
C. improved
D. being improved