IELTS Task 2 : Society

Who should carried out scientific research?

Some people believe that scientific research should be carried out strictly by government and private companies do not have such a right. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nov 27,2018
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In this fast-pacing society, various scientific researchers have been conducted to better our lives. Sometimes the experiments are in the charge of the nation while others are carried out by private companies. In view of inherent enforcing power and essential security need, I recommend that government should be responsible for scientific research.


As a powerful organization in society, government enjoys the executive power, which can force other sectors to cooperate if necessary. A successful research calls for not only sufficient capitals but many talents in various fields such as economy or engineering. If that is true only by efficient coordination of government can essential money and suitable experts be guaranteed for successful experiments.

Moreover, some scientific researchers are of particular importance to national security. For example, the space research is so sensitive that if evil people happen to have acquired relevant information, the potential dangers are self-evident. Terrorist activities where advanced weapons of mass destruction are employed are the telling evidence against the possibility of scientific research controlled by private companies.


Numerous researchers, of course, pose an overwhelming burden on national purse, so private companies can provide some essential assistance. After all, government has to deal with a mountain of social urgencies, such as environmental pollution, traffic jam, and crime control. If some researches are not closely related with national security, it is reasonable to be in the charge of private companies.


Human progress cannot live without the breakthrough in science and technology, and it is government's obligation to ensure successful experiments. Meanwhile, as an indispensable part of society, private companies can serve as valuable complement to scientific research.

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