Issue 141.理想:妥协不如坚持。
It is more harmful to compromise one's own beliefs than to adhereto them.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which youagree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for theposition you take. In developing and supporting your position, you shouldconsider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explainhow these considerations shape your position.
-----
Argument48.C城市的优良特点,最适合养老。
The following appeared in a magazine article about planning forretirement.
Clearview should be a top choice for anyone seeking a place toretire, because it has spectacular natural beauty and a consistent climate.Another advantage is that housing costs in Clearview have fallen significantlyduring the past year, and taxes remain lower than those in neighboring towns.Moreover, Clearview's mayor promises many new programs to improve schools,streets, and public services. And best of all, retirees in Clearview can alsoexpect excellent health care as they grow older, since the number of physiciansin the area is far greater than the national average."
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence isneeded to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken orstrengthen the argument.