Rate the following essay on its writing, argument, and language skills:
The author is all for studying Venus despite the dangers that might come along with studing Venus. Here in the passage he uses valid reasons why he feels studying Venus would be a good idea. First the author states how Earth like Venus is. The author proceeds to tell us how scientist have found a way around Venus's hostile conditions .Finally he states how going to Venus can sometimes be our nearest option for a planetary visit, a crucial consideration given the long time frames of space travel.

In paragraph four the author states how long ago Venus might have been very Earth like and compatable for human life form. He goes on to explain how Venus might have been coverd in largely with oceans. He also states how today Venus shows Earth like features such as rocky sediment, valleys , mountains, and even craters!

Futher more the author pulls the reader in when saying "imagine a blimp-like vehicle hovering 30 or so miles above the roiling Venusian landscape." Here the author is stating that hovering over over Venus will avoid the unfreadly ground conditions.

Finally the author suggest how going to Venus can be our nearest option. in paragraph two the author protest that " Venus is the clostest to Earth in distance and size." and also says how Venus is "around the corner...in space terms." Which in conclustion means it is the easiest to travel to at times.

In conclustion to this all, the author gives us several reaons why he belives we should make a trip to the "Evening Star."Given these reasons do you belive we will be making the trip soon?

Score: 3