The idea of travelling through space, even living and working on other planets, has fascinated people for centuries. Despite numerous setbacks and daunting expenditures, travelling in the outer space has never failed to attract people's attention and provoke controversy. Sixty years after the first Moon landing, people question whether the feat, previously thought of as a giant leap for mankind, has substantially benefited people's lives. In my opinion, landing on the Moon has enormous relevance for the quality of life, albeit not always explicit.
几个世纪以来，穿越太空，甚至在其他星球上生活和工作的想法一直吸引着人们。尽管经历了无数挫折和令人生畏的支出，但外层空间旅行始终吸引着人们的注意并引发争议。在首次登月60年后，人们质疑这一壮举是否给人们的生活带来了实质性的好处，此前人们认为这是人类的一次巨大飞跃。在我看来，登月与生活质量有着巨大的相关性，尽管并不总是明确的。
The first implication of Moon landing is reflected in the likelihood of travelling on other planets. Moon, as the object in the outer space closet to the Earth, can serve as a launch site for the journeys to other planets. Having no atmosphere, the Moon is a permanent base for people to observe the universe easily and provide them with sufficient evidence they require for decision making on a great many significant issues, which are likely to have direct impact on them. For example, one can learn more about the treat of potentially hazardous objects that are Likely to hit the Earth and destroy our civilization.
登月的第一个含义反映在在其他行星上旅行的可能性上。月球作为靠近地球的外太空物体，可以作为前往其他行星的发射场。由于没有大气层，月球是人们轻松观察宇宙的永久基地，并为他们提供所需的足够证据，以便在许多重大问题上做出决策，这些问题可能会对他们产生直接影响。例如，人们可以了解更多关于处理可能撞击地球并摧毁我们文明的潜在危险物体的知识。
Another remarkable breakthrough made by the Moon landing is that it reignites people's enthusiasm in the natural sciences. When today's youths become increasingly interested in such subjects as commerce, finance and business, space exploration successfully attracts and retains talents in space-related technologies. These young minds are convinced that travelling the unknown of the universe is feasible ， despite many challenges. They are inspired to think for the future, instead of being preoccupied with contemporary issues only.
登月取得的另一个显著突破是，它重新点燃了人们对自然科学的热情。当今天的年轻人对商业、金融和商业等科目越来越感兴趣时，太空探索成功地吸引和留住了与太空相关的技术人才。这些年轻人坚信，尽管面临许多挑战，但前往未知的宇宙旅行是可行的。他们被激励去思考未来，而不是只关注当代问题。
It should also be noted that the Moon has water, the basic resource for people's survival, and it abounds in solar energy, a clean and readily obtainable resource. It is also believed that minerals are plentiful there to be exploited. Some day, if people are forced to move off the Earth, the Moon might be the best shelter. Although people have not yet fully explored this possibility at this stage, preliminary investigation is imperative.
还应该指出的是，月球有水，这是人们生存的基本资源，而且它富含太阳能，这是一种清洁且易于获得的资源。人们还认为那里有丰富的矿产可供开采。总有一天，如果人们被迫离开地球，月球可能是最好的避难所。尽管现阶段人们还没有充分探索这种可能性，但初步调查势在必行。
Based on the above-mentioned facts, one can conclude that the Moon landing greatly impacts on distant future, although its effect is not apparent for the time being. The Moon is the eventual gateway to other planets and potentially the place of residence for the future generations. The scientific knowledge and economic benefits to be gained by building a sustainable Moon base are huge.
基于上述事实，我们可以得出结论，登月对遥远的未来影响很大，尽管其影响暂时不明显。月球是通往其他行星的最终门户，也可能是子孙后代的居住地。建设可持续的月球基地将获得巨大的科学知识和经济效益。
近义词表
1. feat=achievement=accomplishment ：成就
2. relevance=significance=importance=weight:重要性
3. explicit=overt:明显的
4. observe=watch=monitor:观察
5. unravel=find an answer to=work out:揭开，解开
6. unknown=mysterious=unfamiliar; 神秘的，未知的
7. feasible=practicable=viable=practical=realistic:可行的，实际的
8. obtainable=available=accessible:可以获寻的，可以得到的
9. preliminary=initial=preceding:最初的; 初步的
10. imperative=necessary=essential=critical=vital:必要的，关键的
11. for the time being=for now=for the moment:现在，暂时
12. gateway=entry=doorway=access: 入口 ，通道
