What kind of beast is such an “essay” and how to deal with it? Of course, it is best to tame it. We offer together here and now to put everything on the shelves and figure out how to write an essay. Often, a successfully written essay can open up a lot of opportunities on the way to the realization of ourselves, and at the same time the realization of our cherished desires and goals.

What is an essay in English

Essay in English- this is a kind of creative work that has an arbitrary composition and reveals the author's opinion on a particular social, cultural or historical problem. This is not an essay in English, an article, an essay or any other work of a creative genre. The essay proudly occupies a separate hole in the world of journalism. Let's compare it with an article, an essay in English and an essay. To better understand what an essay is and why it cannot be called an article, abstract, etc.

An essay is very similar to a reasoning essay, however, the main difference between these genres is in the purpose of writing an essay - an essay in English always has a conclusion, and an essay only encourages the reader to think and make his own. In the essay, the author only argues, raises topical issues, but does not draw a final conclusion, unlike the essay. The article is really very similar to an essay, because there is no specific structure, there is a relevant topic. However, an article is a work of journalism, unlike an essay. It is this factor that makes the article unique and inimitable in the world of journalistic genre. And so that you do not have the slightest desire to compare an essay with a summary, let's look at the last differences. First of all, the abstract is larger in volume - about 5 pages, while the essay usually takes 1.5 - 2 pages. Also, in the essay, the narrative is on behalf of the author, and the abstract is a report on a well-defined topic.

Where an essay in English is useful:

• To pass the international exam in English.
• For entering university.
• For hiring.

However, these are not all the points where an essay can come in handy. It's no secret that writing an essay develops the imagination and helps develop analytical thinking skills.

Conclusion: if you want to develop, write an essay. It plays an extremely important role in school, university and even at work. It is very important to learn to understand how to write an essay in English correctly in order to confidently go to success from school years.

Essay types

There are 3 types of essays in English:

• For & Against Essays ("For and Against").
• Points to consider ("Problem and solution").
• Opinion Essays ("Special Opinion").

For & Against Essays

Essay "For and Against" - in this type of essay, the main task is to consider two existing points of view. It is important to objectively evaluate both positions and express your understanding of each of the parties.

1. Structure:
2. 1) Introduction (here it is important to characterize the topic that will be discussed without expressing your own opinion).
   2) The main part (here it is important to express your opinion about the problem, give examples and evidence).
   3) Conclusion (in this section, you summarize and summarize all of the above. Remember that in this type of essay, a specific conclusion should not be made, you can only distribute all the arguments over two bowls of weight).

Important! The words I think, I believe,In my opinion, etc. can be consumed only in prison where you express your position.

Useful phrases :

When considering points of view (beginning of essay):
firstly- Firstly
in the first place- at the first place
to begin with- start with
secondly- Secondly
finally- eventually

To list benefits:
another- other
an additional advantage of… is... - there is an additional advantage of something
the main advantage of… is... - there is an additional advantage of something

To point out flaws:
a further- next
a major disadvantage / drawback of... - the main disadvantage
the greatest / most serious / first disadvantage- main disadvantage
another negative side of… is another negative side of this…

To represent each point of view:
one point / argument in favor of... - one argument in favor of ...
one point / argument against... - one argument against ...
it could be argued that... - there are disputes that ...

When discussing:
moreover- Moreover
in addition- in addition
furthermore- Moreover
besides- besides
apart from- Besides
as well as- as well as
also- also
both- both
there is another side to the question... - there is another side to this issue ...

To express the contrast
however- but
on the other hand- on the other side
still- more
yet- more
but- but
still- However
it may be said/ claimed that- they say that...
although- although
while- while...
despite / in spite of- despite...

Opinion Essays

"Dissenting opinion" - in this type of essay, it is important to express your position on a particular problem. It is important to give examples, arguments in favor of your opinion, and also express your position quite transparently.

1. Structure:
   1) Introduction (here it is important to indicate the issue to be considered, as well as your position on it).
   2) The main part (it is important to indicate the opinions opposite to yours, explain why they have the right to exist, and also give arguments in favor of your opinion).
   3) Conclusion (in this section you once again express your point of view in other words).

Useful phrases:

To express your own opinion:
to my mind,… - my opinion
in my opinion / view… - I consider…
I strongly believe... - I am firmly convinced ...
I am (not) convinced that... - I'm not sure that ...
I (definitely) feel / think that... - I definitely think that ...
it seems / appears to me... - it seems that ...

Points to consider essays

The essay “Problem and Solutions” is written in a formal style. It is important to pose the problem, then consider ways to solve it.

1. Structure:
   1) Introduction (here you state the problem).
   2) The main part (it is important to show possible solutions to the problem and its consequences).
   3) Conclusion (in this section you express your own opinion about solving the problem).

Useful phrases:

To explain the situation:
because- because
due to (the fact that) - thanks to something
the reason is that- The reason is that
thus- thus
consequently- as a result
so that... - thus
in order to... - in order to
with the purpose of- with the aim of
intention of (+ing) - with intention

To express the probability:
it can / could / May / might be… - maybe...
it is possible- maybe
unlikely- unlikely
foreseeable- predictably
certain that... - sure that ...
the likelihood- probability

Vocabulary and grammar in an essay in English:

It's generally believed that ...	It is believed that...
Secondly, many people claim that …	Secondly, many people say that...
An advantage, of… is…	The advantage of this is that…
On the other hand, it is often claimed that…	On the other hand, they always say that...
In addition, most people would agree that the most serious disadvantage of… is…	In addition, many will agree that the most serious disadvantage is ...
Furthermore, it is generally believed that…	Moreover, it is believed that…
Taking everything into consideration…	Taking everything into account...
Although, it must be said that there is no absolute answer to the question of…	However, it should be said that there is no single answer to this question ...
Thus, no one can deny or raise an objection against the fact that …	Thus, no one can deny or object to the fact that...
In the first place, it is my belief that …	First of all, I believe that...
Secondly, what is more efficient…	Second, which is more rational...
This can be clearly shown by the fact that …	This can clearly show the fact that…
In contrast, it must be admitted that …	In contrast, one might add that…
Taking everything in account, it must be said that …	All things considered, it must be said that…
People should focus their attention on ways to overcome the problem of …	People should focus on ways to solve the problem...
As the result…	As a result…
Secondly, the alternative way to solve the problem of … would be …	Secondly, an alternative solution to the problem would be ...
One final suggestion, which would help enormously, is to …	One final solution that will certainly help ...
To sum up, there are several measures which could be taken to improve…	To sum it up, there are several measures to be taken...

Rules for writing an essay in English

Stick to structure. Don't forget to use the draft. Make notes for yourself, outline a plan for writing an essay in English, sketch out a list of all the arguments before you start writing. It is important to be fully equipped and ready for any topic.

It is best to prepare for writing an English essay in advance, and the more the better. Thus, whatever topic you come across, you can develop it based on the knowledge and experience that you received during the preparation.

An essay can be perfect in content, however, if it contains grammatical errors, everything is lost. Be sure to remember to check your work after writing. It is advisable to do this twice. First, from the very beginning to the end, and then read the entire work in reverse order. The work should be read in reverse order to identify errors in words.

Be sure to follow the style of one of the three types of essays in all work. In an essay, it is important to be specific, but you should not make it too short. Most often, an essay consists of 180-320 words, depending on the purpose of writing. Don't forget about linking words. They show the literacy of the author. Use quotes that will confirm this or that opinion.

Important! TO The number of words in an essay in English usually ranges from 180 to 320 words.

We can conclude that an essay is not as scary as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is preparation. Even after reading just this article, you will already have enough information to understand how to write an essay in English. Small matter is practice. Write as many essays as possible, get inspired to write an essay in English on a topic unfamiliar to you, be it animal rescue or world art trends.

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Let's start with the easy version. This text, as I already mentioned, can become basic for elementary school children (up to 4, 5 grades).

Essay No. 1

My name is Natasha and I am ten years old. I am in the 3rd grade at the local school in Saint-Petersburg. I have a big family. It has 4 members: my mother, my father, me and my elder sister. My mother is a doctor and my father is an engineer. My sister studies at school. She is 13 years old.

I like studying at school. My favorite subjects are Russian Literature and English Language. I have a lot of friends at school. My best friends are Masha and Alina. We live near each other so we go to school together.

I like to play outdoors. Every evening we play hide-and-seek with my friends. I also love animals. We have two cats and a dog. I like playing with them. I also want to have a parrot but my parents forbid. In the evenings we have a dinner with the whole family and tell each other about the day. So that is all I can say about myself.

My name is Natasha and I am ten years old. I am in the 3rd grade at a school in St. Petersburg. I have a big family. There are 4 people in it: my mom, my dad, me and my older sister. My mother is a doctor and my father is an engineer. My sister is in school. She is 13 years old.

I like to go to school. My favorite subjects are Russian literature and English. I have a lot of friends in school. My best friends are Masha and Alina. We live next to each other, so we go to school together.

I like to play outdoors. Every evening my friends and I play hide-and-seek. Also I love animals. We have two cats and a dog. I like to play with them. I also want a parrot, but my parents forbid it. In the evening we have dinner with the whole family and tell each other about the past day. That's all I can say about myself.

Well, if you have already crossed the threshold of the school and entered the university, then you still have to write another essay on this topic.

Essay No. 2

Let me introduce myself. My name is Sofia. I am 19 years old and I am currently studying at the Linguistic University. I will become a professional interpreter soon.

I have a family of four. It consists of both my parents, me and my sister. I was born in Ivanovo and my parents still live there while I moved to Moscow. I adore visiting them during my holidays as it is a real chance for me to relax and enjoy some time with my family.

We have lots of animals at home: a dog, a cat, some fish and a parrot. My little sister takes care of them. When we meet we usually share some stories and enjoy the time.

I am a very social girl. That is why I decided to become an interpreter. I like getting acquainted with new people and travelling. I dream of visiting all the countries one day. Though foreign languages ​​are both my hobby and my future career, I also consider dancing as another hobby of mine. I visit dance classes three times per week. So that is the smallest part that I can say about myself.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Sofia. I am 19 years old and now I study at the Linguistic University. Soon I will become a professional translator.

My family consists of four people: my parents, me and my sister. I was born in Ivanovo, but my parents still live there, and I moved to Moscow. I love visiting them during the holidays because it's a chance for me to relax and enjoy some quality time with my family.

We have many animals at home: a dog, a cat, fish and a parrot. My little sister takes care of them. When we meet, we tend to share stories and have a good time.

I am very sociable. That's why I decided to become a translator. I like meeting new people and traveling. One day I dream to visit all countries. Although foreign languages ​​are both my hobby and my future career, I also consider dancing to be another hobby. I attend classes three times a week. So this is the smallest part of what I can say about myself.

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First of all, your essay in English should cover ALL aspects of the assignment, and should also be written in an appropriate style (neutral). It should be logically divided into paragraphs and correspond to the plan proposed in the task.

In order not to get confused in the process of writing your essay, you need to spend 5-7 minutes thinking about the plan and preparing all the arguments. Traditionally, we will divide the essay into five paragraphs.

Paragraph 1. Introduction

There should be a problem statement here. Since the statement of the problem has already been stated in the assignment, your task is to correctly retell it. It is to REPRESENT, not to paraphrase.

Instead of the banalSome people think ... Others think ..." can be used:

Some people claim that ..., while others argue that ...

After you have described the essence of the problem, you can directly ask the question, which you will answer in your essay. For instance:“What is better: ... or ...?”, “What should we do: ... or ...?”

In the last sentence of the introductory paragraph, you should state the purpose of your essay. This can be done, for example, like this:

In this essay I will try to look upon this issue.
In this essay I will try to express my opinion on this issue.
In this essay I would like to express my point of view on this issue.
In this essay I will try to answer this question.(This is the easiest option, if it will be difficult for you to remember the previous two, remember it)

Paragraph 2. Your opinion

It is most logical to start this paragraph by expressing your position on this issue. Useful phrases (be sure to follow this punctuation!):

In my opinion...
From my point of view, ...
To my mind...
Personally, I think that...
I'm certain that...
As far as I am concerned, ...

Next, you need to give 2-3 arguments confirming your point of view. Arguments can be any, if you correctly interpret them. That is, such that it would be difficult to argue with them (within reasonable limits, of course).

Advice: It is better to give 2 arguments and justify them in detail and give examples in support of them than 3 brief and not fully disclosed. Remember that the number of words in an essay is limited.

Here we should not forget about the means of logical connection of sentences. The first argument is good to start with:

Firstly...
To start with, ...
To begin with, ...
First of all...

After you have formulated the first argument, you need to confirm it and / or give an example to support it. Here are the simplest models for how this can be done:

Because...
. That is why...
. For example, ...

If you started with“Firstly...” , then the second argument should begin with the word Secondly, . If the first argument came with the phrases “To start with, ...”, “To begin with, ...”, then the second one can be started with the following words:

Moreover, ...
Furthermore, ...
Besides, ...
In addition, ...

The second argument must also be supported by an example or proof.

Paragraph 3. Contrasting opinion

You will begin the paragraph with the statement of the opposite opinion on the proposed topic or issue. You can do it like this:

Others believe that ...
Some people argue that ...
However, some people think that ...

This is followed by 1-2 arguments confirming the opposite opinion. I advise you to think of two first. And how much to write in the end: 1 or 2 - decide in the process, based on the resulting size of your essay.

Tip: You will then have to challenge the opposite arguments, so when you come up with them initially, think about how you will challenge them. If you have nothing to object to the invented argument, it is better to immediately replace it with another one so as not to do this while writing an essay. It's also limited!

Tip: When challenging arguments, you should not repeat anything written in the second paragraph. So if you can't come up with a counterargument without repeating yourself, try coming up with something else. Alternatively, you can come up with other arguments “for” while the essay has not yet been written. In any case, it's better to think it through initially while you are planning an essay, rather than in the process of writing!

Paragraph 4. Your counterarguments

The point of this paragraph is to explain why you disagree with the opposing opinion. You can start a paragraph, for example, with a sentence:

I can't agree with this opinion because ...
I'm afraid I can't agree with this idea because ...

ATTENTION: if you gave two arguments in the previous paragraph, then both must be refuted. They can be distinguished by the following phrases:

as for...,
speaking about...,
As far as ... is concerned,

Tip: When refuting opposing arguments, it is best to offer ways to solve them, and not prove their incapacity. For example, if someone believes that pets are dangerous, then one should not argue that they are, in fact, harmless. It is better to turn this disadvantage into dignity, saying that, on the other hand, they are excellent guards in country houses.

Paragraph 5. Conclusion

The most common mistake many students make is that they simply state their opinion in the conclusion. This is not enough. After all, the conclusion applies to the entire essay, not just the second paragraph.

Thus, in conclusion, it is necessary to summarize everything that was said in the essay and express your point of view. You can also give your recommendations on the existing problem. Most importantly, the conclusion should not contain any new information.

In conclusion, ... To sum up, ... To conclude, ...

Further, we let the reader understand that there are two points of view on this problem, and despite the opposite point of view, we still adhere to our own. For example, you can do this in the following way:

Despite the fact that ..., I'm convinced that ...
Taking into consideration different opinions on this issue, I believe that ...

Essay language design

After you have written the USE essay in English, be sure to review it again for possible errors. From my experience of the most common mistakes, I advise you to pay attention to the following things:

Go through each noun separately. If the noun is countable and is in the singular, it must be preceded by an article! Most likely, you should have it undefined (but see for yourself from the context).

Go through all the introductory words and phrases and make sure there are commas after them. Before the word ‘that’, on the contrary, there should not be a comma:“I think that...”, “Others believe that...”.

If the subject is expressed in 3 person singular ( he/she/it ), do not forget to add the ending -s to the verb!

About the "smart" words a separate conversation. There is a separate item in the evaluation criteria: Vocabulary. Believe me, it's better not to use a smart word than to use it incorrectly and get minus points for it.

Advice: If you don’t know a lot of “smart” vocabulary, shove it to the maximum into pre-memorized phrases. For example, instead of the banal “for example”, you can use “for instance”; instead of “I think” use “I believe / suppose / presume”. That is, in fact, you need to come up with vocabulary that you can definitely use in your English essay, no matter what topic you come across.

An essay in a foreign language requires high-quality content and a good organizational structure, as well as competent language design.

It is one of the most problematic tasks when passing the unified state exam. In terms of complexity, only listening can compete with him. Therefore, training in writing an essay should be especially enhanced and intense.

Since 2012, the time allotted for the entire foreign language exam has been increased to 180 minutes. Since the rest of the exam items have not been changed, we recommend that you spend extra time specifically on the written part (80 minutes). Moreover, the plan for tasks is specified, which can facilitate the task of writing.

In my opinion, cars should not be allowed into the city centers as they add to pollution and poison the air we breathe. We must also think about the people who live in the center and suffer from the noise made by cars. The streets in the center are usually narrow therefore people are moreover often stuck in traffic for many hours and, as a result, arrive late at their destination. Finally-ly, with ho cars in city centers, there would be no need for large ugly car parks, which would allow more space for parks. However, many people believe we would not be able to survive without cars because most of the products for shops and other businesses are transported by cars. Besides, they are afraid that public transport would be overloaded. I am sure it is possible to solve these problems by introducing a reliable high frequency tram service as well as developing the underground. As for goods, we could use electric vehicles for their delivery.

To sum up, I believe that a clean, reliable and environmentally friendly public service would encourage people to use public transport and help smooth the transition to a car-free zone.

Learning a foreign language is the best thing to do in a country where it is spoken. Do you agree

Nowadays people spend lots of money in order to go to an English-speaking country to improve their language skills. But is it really the most effective way of learning a language? In my view, studying in a foreign country has certain drawbacks. Firstly, this way is very expensive as the tuition fee for overseas students is rather high. Besides, when you study abroad, you have to adapt to a very different way of life, which can be quite stressful. What is more, English teachers do not speak Russian so if you don’t know English well, you will not understand their explanation.

It is often assumed that it is better to study a language abroad because you can always use it speaking with native speakers. However, I doubt that we will have lots of opportunities to speak abroad as we do not know many people there. It is also believed that Russian teachers are not as qualified as those in England. I totally disagree with this opinion because Russian teachers can compare two languages ​​and explain grammar rules better.

To sum up, I would argue that the best way to learn a language is to study it in your native country because you can always get the necessary help from your teachers. Moreover, today we have lots of opportunities to improve our skills such as communicating with English pen-friends over the Internet. I think that we should travel abroad so as to practice a language but not to study it.

Foreign languages. Now in schools they study 2-3 languages. Pros and cons

Most people understand that without knowledge of foreign languages ​​it is difficult to survive in the modern world. Therefore they send their children to schools where they can study two or even three foreign languages. However, is it good to study several languages ​​simultaneously? On the one hand, foreign languages ​​are the main part of our culture so they help us to expand our outlook. We cannot broaden our minds if we see the world only from the perspective of our own culture. In addition, learning languages ​​is a good exercise for the intellect. Moreover, if pupils know at least one foreign language, they learn new languages ​​much faster. On the other hand, many pupils find it confusing to learn two or three languages ​​at a time, especially languages ​​that are similar, because children usually mix up lots of words. Besides, some languages ​​are tricky enough to learn. For example, in English there are more exceptions than rules. In this case, children can be overloaded with homework. More than that, some pupils do not know their native language well and learning several foreign languages ​​could prevent them from mastering their own language.

In conclusion, I want to say that learning languages ​​is extremely beneficial and I would like to know different foreign languages. However, I believe children should not learn too many languages ​​at the same time so as not to get confused. They ought to get a solid base in one language before they start learning a new one. 16. Internet. Pros and cons We live in the age of information technology and nowadays the Internet is nearly as common as the telephone. No doubt that it is a unique invention, which has influenced all areas of our lives. However, some people consider the Internet one of the greatest evils of our time. On the one hand, the Internet is very useful, because it lets us access a world of facts, figures and knowledge. In addition, with the Internet, it is now possible to speak to friends and relatives any-where in the world cheaply and quickly. Other services are also available through the Internet such as booking tickets or buying things. Moreover, the Internet allows a lot of talented people to show the world their achievements and makes it easier to find a job. On the other hand, the Internet can become a disaster for our society, because people spend hours in front of their computers and neglect their everyday duties. Another worry is the activities of cybercriminals. For example, hackers can steal your money or even your property while cyberterrorists may ‘attack’ the world’s computers, causing chaos, and making planes and trains crash. What is more, leaders of different terrorist or oppositional organizations can use the Internet to find new followers.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that despite the criticisms by some and the fears of others, the Internet seems to have changed our world to the better and we must try to make the best use of it.

Cloning. Pros and cons

Recent advances in genetic biology have led us to quite a doubtful situation. People all over the world argue whether human cloning research should be controlled by the government as solving problems connected with human cloning is definitely not a piece of cake. In my opinion, human cloning experiments are extremely dangerous because there are huge risks of abnormalities in human clones. if clones have been made, they will obviously have serious psychological problems connected with their unusual birth. Finally, there is no doubt that human cloning will change our perception of what is the value of a human life as we might change from having children to manufacturing them. However, scientists claim that human cloning could be very beneficial as therapeutic cloning could provide stem cells for regenerative medicine and tissues for transplantation. Besides, re-productive cloning will probably give parents who are both infertile an opportunity to have children. I am afraid that this technology is not safe enough to use on humans. It is also possible that clones will age quicker since the cell used in the cloning procedure has already been used in a real life individual.

To sum up, we must question whether human cloning is really worth it when weighed against the problems it raises. From my point of view, human reproductive cloning should be under the tight control of the government and the UN because it is dangerous to interfere with nature and the consequences can be really disastrous.

Books or computers. Who will win in the future

The latest advances in information technology make people think that schools of the future will use computers instead of printed books. Although electronic books have not been widely accepted yet, they have certain advantages over traditional paper volumes. But will they be able to replace printed books? In my opinion, students will be widely using computers for studying in the future. To begin with, computers can store lots of books in their memory and modern software allows us to find quickly the necessary information. Besides, with the interactive programs on computers studying will be much more exciting. What is more, electronic books will not degrade overtime like their printed counterparts. On the other hand, lots of disbelievers argue that computers will not replace printed books because a printed book is better for human eyes than a computer screen. In addition, books are cheaper and easier to use since they do not need electricity or the Internet connection. I cannot agree with this because modern computer screens emit no radiation and allow us to read even in low light conditions. Of course we will have to pay for electricity but I think it will be cheaper than to pay for printed books, which are very expensive nowadays.

To sum up, I think computers and printed books will peacefully coexist for years to come, but in the future technological progress will make it possible for students to carry laptops or even palmtops instead of traditional bags with lots of heavy books.

Computer games. Pros and cons

People have always had different hobbies but technological progress has caused the appearance of computers and computer games, which can keep a child occupied for hours. However, adults consider computer games a complete waste of time. As for me, I believe computer games are more than mindless entertainment. To begin with, computer games can teach people to achieve their aims as they regularly put obstacles and traps in the way of players which are necessary to overcome in order to progress through the rest of the game. Additionally, computer games can be a valuable source of accidental learning that can be applied to school, home, and social events. Moreover, teachers have also started to appreciate educational games as an opportunity to make their lessons more exciting. Nevertheless, quite a few people are against this activity as they find it rather addictive and harmful for children’s health. They argue that computer games make students neglect their school work. However, if we learn to control our computer use and play games for an hour just to relax after a hard day at school, this will not do us any harm. What is more, modern technology made it possible to eliminate the bad effect of computers on our eyes.

To sum up, I believe that computer games have more advantages than disadvantages. They make us persistent, develop our logical reasoning and help us to escape from everyday problems. The thing is to find a right balance between virtual reality and everyday reality.

Space. Pros and cons of space exploration

Space exploration can mean a major leap for mankind. However, it is often criticized because the price for these space experiments is too high, especially while poverty still exists in many parts of the world. On the one hand, space research is extremely beneficial as it advances technology. As a result of this work, we have lots of inventions, which have made our lives much more comfortable. In addition, through the exploration of space, we could find new elements, minerals or even discover new laws of physics and eventually learn more about ourselves. What is more, space exploration will allow us to establish a human civilization on another planet as a hedge against the catastrophe that might occur on the Earth. On the other hand, the benefits of space exploration are not self-evident, no matter how real they are. It costs billions of dollars to fund the projects of space science whereas this money should rather be spent on meeting the needs of the underprivileged. Besides, some of the technology we develop through space science can be used in a destructive manner if it is in the wrong hands. Finally, a travel to space can be dangerous as we may discover something that is extremely harmful for the living beings on Earth.

To conclude, I want to say that space exploration satisfies the human desire for adventure therefore most people are interested in space research. Nevertheless, I believe our governments should find the right balance between social and space programs.