I：t is more harmful to compromise one's own beliefs than to adhere to them.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
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A: The following appeared in a magazine article about planning for retirement.
"Clearview should be a top choice for anyone seeking a place to retire, because it has spectacular natural beauty and a consistent climate. Another advantage is that housing costs in Clearview have fallen significantly during 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 also expect excellent health care as they grow older, since the number of physicians in the area is far greater than the national average."
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.作者: rabbit9054 时间: 2011-10-23 16:05:46
考试地点：合肥，中科大
考试时间：2011.10.23
考试题目：
Issue：61.People should undertake risky action only after they have carefully considered its consequences.
Argument：34. The vice president of human resources at Climpson Industries sent the following recommendation to the company's president.
"In an effort to improve our employees' productivity, we should implement electronic monitoring of employees' Internet use from their workstations. Employees who use the Internet from their workstations need to be identified and punished if we are to reduce the number of work hours spent on personal or recreational activities, such as shopping or playing games. By installing software to detect employees' Internet use on company computers, we can prevent employees from wasting time, foster a better work ethic at Climpson, and improve our overall profits."
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on these assumptions and what the implications are for the argument if the assumptions prove unwarranted.作者: 百事可笑 时间: 2011-10-23 19:23:31
考试地点：长春，吉林大学
考试时间：2011.10.23
Issue 82：“Colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studyng in a foreign coutry." 学生应该上国外至少读一学期
Argu 48：The following appeared in a newspaper article published in the country of Corpora.
Twenty years ago, one half of all citizens in Corpora met the standards for adequate physical fitness as then defined by the national advisory board on physical fitness. Today, the board says that only one quarter of all citizens are adequately fit and suggests that spending too much time using computers may be the reason. But since overall fitness levels are highest in regions of Corpora where levels of computer ownership are also highest, it is clear that using computers has not made citizens less physically fit. Instead, as shown by this year's unusually low expenditures on fitness-related products and services, the recent decline in the economy is most likely the cause, and fitness levels will improve when the economy does." 电脑对人们体质的影响作者: ylhchd 时间: 2011-11-5 15:03:32
湖大1105
A77
Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel. During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has increased, new businesses have opened there, and Ocean View's tax revenues have risen by 30 percent. Therefore, the best way to improve Hopewell's economy—and generate additional tax revenues—is to build a golf course and resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View."
I68
Some people believe that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit. Others believe that formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.作者: 缪白 时间: 2011-11-5 16:13:43
考试地点：西安外国语大学
考试时间：2011.11.5
issue：68.Some people believe that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit. Others believe that formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.
Argument:77
Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel. During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has increased, new businesses have opened there, and Ocean View's tax revenues have risen by 30 percent. Therefore, the best way to improve Hopewell's economy—and generate additional tax revenues—is to build a golf course and resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View."作者: chaos714 时间: 2011-11-5 17:11:15
考试地点：武汉大学
考试时间：2011年11月5日
issue：68.Some people believe that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit. Others believe that formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.
Argument:77
Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel. During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has increased, new businesses have opened there, and Ocean View's tax revenues have risen by 30 percent. Therefore, the best way to improve Hopewell's economy—and generate additional tax revenues—is to build a golf course and resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View."作者: xinruibaobei 时间: 2011-11-5 18:25:13
考试地点：山东潍坊
考试时间：2011.11.05
issue：65 Every individual in a society has a responsibility to obey just laws and to disobey and resist unjust laws.
每个社会成员作者: Penguing 时间: 2011-11-5 18:26:05
11.5 南大
I 65 Every individual in a society has a responsibility to obey just laws and to disobey and resist unjust laws.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.
A 41 A ten-year nationwide study of the effectiveness of wearing a helmet while bicycling indicates that ten years ago, approximately 35 percent of all bicyclists reported wearing helmets, whereas today that number is nearly 80 percent. Another study, however, suggests that during the same ten-year period, the number of bicycle-related accidents has increased 200 percent. These results demonstrate that bicyclists feel safer because they are wearing helmets, and they take more risks as a result. Thus, to reduce the number of serious injuries from bicycle accidents, the government should concentrate more on educating people about bicycle safety and less on encouraging or requiring bicyclists to wear helmets."
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on these assumptions and what the implications are for the argument if the assumptions prove unwarranted.作者: xinruibaobei 时间: 2011-11-5 18:26:25
不小心回复了，继上贴
argument：41/123/125.The following appeared in a health
newsletter.
"A ten-year nationwide study of the effectiveness of
wearing a helmet while bicycling indicates that ten years
ago, approximately 35 percent of all bicyclists reported
wearing helmets, whereas today that number is nearly
80 percent. Another study, however, suggests that
during the same ten-year period, the number of
bicycle-related accidents has increased 200 percent.
These results demonstrate that bicyclists feel safer
because they are wearing helmets, and they take more
risks as a result. Thus, to reduce the number of serious
injuries from bicycle accidents, the government should
concentrate more on educating people about bicycle
safety and less on encouraging or requiring bicyclists to
wear helmets."作者: huzhouwjj 时间: 2011-11-5 20:19:23
2011.11.05
香港荃湾
题号我不清楚。。。
A是：The following appeared in a memo from a vice president of Quiot Manufacturing:
During the past year, Quiot Manufacturing had 30 percent more on-the-job accidents than at the nearby Panoply Industries plant, where the work shifts are one hour shorter than ours. ......
I: Something about "whether the government officials should carry out the will of the people whom they serve or base decisions on the their own judgement"作者: tigerky 时间: 2011-11-6 15:37:27
重庆重大A考场
2011.11.05
I：Every individual in a society has a responsibility to obey just laws and to disobey and resist unjust laws.
A：政府不应该鼓励骑自行车的人戴头盔。作者: wangjunjieheart 时间: 2011-11-18 21:53:49
谢了作者: lose一 时间: 2011-11-19 22:38:03
考试地点（所在城市及考场名称）： 河北省 石家庄市 信息工程职业学院
考试时间：2011-11-19
考试题目：Argu49
Last year the number of students who enrolled in online degree programs offered by nearby Omni University increased by 50 percent. During the same year, Omni showed a significant decrease from prior years in expenditures for dormitory and classroom space, most likely because online instruction takes place via the Internet. In contrast, over the past three years, enrollment at Humana University has failed to grow and the cost of maintaining buildings has increased. Thus, to increase enrollment and solve the problem of budget deficits at Humana University, we should initiate and actively promote online degree programs like those at Omni."
Issue 89
Claim: Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system.Reason: Laws cannot change what is in people's hearts or minds.作者: Shelly677 时间: 2011-12-3 15:13:37
考试地点（所在城市及考场名称）： 上财
考试时间：11.12.03
考试题目： I 59
Scientists and other researchers should focus their research on areas that are likely to benefit the greatest number of people.
A 145
The following appeared in a memo to the board of directors of a
company that specializes in the delivery of heating oil.”
“Most homes in the northeastern United States, where winters are
typically cold, have traditionally used oil as their major fuel for heating.
Last heating season, that region experienced 90 days with below-normal
temperatures, and climate forecasters predict that this weather pattern will
continue for several more years. Furthermore, many new homes are being
built in the region in response to recent population growth. Because of
these trends, we can safely predict that this region will experience an
increased demand for heating oil during the next five years.”作者: silansai 时间: 2011-12-4 17:42:03
issue:
59Scientists and other researchers should focus their research on areas that
are likely to benefit the greatest number of people.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or
disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position
you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific
circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be
advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
Argument:60 /145/146/150/154/155 . The following appeared in a
letter from a firm providing investment advice for a client.
"Most homes in the northeastern United States,
where winters are typically cold, have traditionally used
oil as their major fuel for heating. Last heating season
that region experienced 90 days with below-normal
temperatures, and climate forecasters predict that this
weather pattern will continue for several more years.
Furthermore, many new homes are being built in the
region in response to recent population growth. Because
of these trends, we predict an increased demand for
heating oil and recommend investment in Consolidated
Industries, one of whose major business operations is
the retail sale of home heating oil."
2.18 北外 D考场
Issue121Some people claim that you can tell whether a nation is great by looking at the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. Others argue that the surest indicator of a great nation is, in fact, the general welfare of all its people.
Argue No. 77
The following recommendation appeared in a memo from the mayor of the town of Hopewell.
"Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel. During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has increased, new businesses have opened there, and Ocean View's tax revenues have risen by 30 percent. Therefore, the best way to improve Hopewell's economy—and generate additional tax revenues—is to build a golf course and resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View."
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on these assumptions and what the implications are for the argument if the assumptions prove unwarranted.作者: 岚逝 时间: 2012-2-18 18:00:42
2.18 西外
Issue121 Some people claim that you can tell whether a nation is great by looking at the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. Others argue that the surest indicator of a great nation is, in fact, the general welfare of all its people.
ARGUMENT：两个TOWN比较，最后结论是Hopewell应该建保龄球场什么的。
啊 同上，完全一样 77作者: 岚逝 时间: 2012-2-18 18:02:02
Issue
50. Government officials should rely on their own judgment rather than unquestioningly carry out the will of the people they serve.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
Argument
49. The following is part of a memorandum from the president of Humana University.
"Last year the number of students who enrolled in online degree programs offered by nearby Omni University increased by 50 percent. During the same year, Omni showed a significant decrease from prior years in expenditures for dormitory and classroom space, most likely because online instruction takes place via the Internet. In contrast, over the past three years, enrollment at Humana University has failed to grow and the cost of maintaining buildings has increased. Thus, to increase enrollment and solve the problem of budget deficits at Humana University, we should initiate and actively promote online degree programs like those at Omni."
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on these assumptions and what the implications are for the argument if the assumptions prove unwarranted.
北京，高教社（马甸考点）
Mar. 31, 2012作者: azurejay 时间: 2012-3-31 16:28:11
地点：北京联合大学应用文理学院
时间：3月31日
I:
150: Government officials should rely on their own judgment rather than unquestioningly carry out the will of the people they serve.
331 昆明
A 公司装软件防止员工用电脑搞别的kimoji的事儿。。。题目要求是assumption
I 大学要让学生多参加自己专业以外的课程。。。作者: mynameisamo 时间: 2012-3-31 22:05:37
谢谢回帖的每一个人！作者: 凛冬将至 时间: 2012-4-2 18:06:16
3.31湖大AW机经
AW机经：
I50: Government officials should rely on their own judgment rather than
unquestioningly carry out the will of the people they serve.
A45/49:
Last year the number of students who enrolled in online degree programs offered by nearby Omni University increased by 50 percent. During the same year, Omni showed a significant decrease from prior years in expenditures for dormitory and classroom space, most likely because instruction in the online programs takes place via the Internet. In contrast, over the past three years, enrollment at Humana University has failed to grow, and the cost of maintaining buildings has increased along with our budget deficit. To address these problems, Humana University will begin immediately to create and actively promote online degree programs like those at Omni. We predict that instituting these online degree programs will help Humana both increase its total enrollment and solve its budget problems."作者: leelychen 时间: 2012-4-7 20:18:37
Issue 73：Colleges and universities should require all faculty to spend time working outside the academic world in professions relevant to the courses they teach.
Argu 128：The following appeared in a letter from the owner of the Sunnyside Towers apartment complex to its manager.
One month ago, all the showerheads in the first three buildings of the Sunnyside Towers complex were modified to restrict maximum water flow to one-third of what it used to be. Although actual readings of water usage before and after the adjustment are not yet available, the change will obviously result in a considerable savings for Sunnyside Corporation, since the corporation must pay for water each month. Except for a few complaints about low water pressure, no problems with showers have been reported since the adjustment. Clearly, modifying showerheads to restrict water flow throughout all twelve buildings in the Sunnyside Towers complex will increase our profits further."作者: shuowang 时间: 2012-4-29 10:19:31
2012.10.21
南京 东南大学考场
Issue 120
Claim: The surest indicator of a great nation must be the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists.Reason: Great achievements by a nation's rulers, artists, or scientists will ensure a good life for the majority of that nation's people.
Argument 38
Five years ago, at a time when we had difficulties in obtaining reliable supplies of high quality wool fabric, we discontinued production of our alpaca overcoat. Now that we have a new fabric supplier, we should resume production. This coat should sell very well: since we have not offered an alpaca overcoat for five years and since our major competitor no longer makes an alpaca overcoat, there will be pent-up customer demand. Also, since the price of most types of clothing has increased in each of the past five years, customers should be willing to pay significantly higher prices for alpaca overcoats than they did five years ago, and our company profits will increase."作者: labelkits 时间: 2012-11-23 22:01:52
105) Claim: Imagination is a more valuable asset than experience.
Reason: People who lack experience are free to imagine what is possible without the constraints of established habits and attitudes.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.
ARGU： 71
71) The following is a letter to the editor of the Waymarsh Times.
Traffic here in Waymarsh is becoming a problem. Although just three years ago a state traffic survey showed that the typical driving commuter took 20 minutes to get to work, the commute now takes closer to 40 minutes, according to the survey just completed. Members of the town council already have suggested more road building to address the problem, but as well as being expensive, the new construction will surely disrupt some of our residential neighborhoods. It would be better to follow the example of the nearby city of Garville. Last year Garville implemented a policy that rewards people who share rides to work, giving them coupons for free gas. Pollution levels in Garville have dropped since the policy was implemented, and people from Garville tell me that commuting times have fallen considerably. There is no reason why a policy like Garville's shouldn't work equally well in Waymarsh.
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.作者: agnes_zm 时间: 2012-12-3 20:22:48
2012.12.15
上海华东师范大学
ISSUE:61
People should undertake risky action only after they have carefully considered its consequences.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
ARGU:147
The following recommendation was made by the president and administrative staff of Grove College, a private institution, to the college's governing committee.
"We recommend that Grove College preserve its century-old tradition of all-female education rather than admit men into its programs. It is true that a majority of faculty members voted in favor of coeducation, arguing that it would encourage more students to apply to Grove. But 80 percent of the students responding to a survey conducted by the student government wanted the school to remain all female, and over half of the alumnae who answered a separate survey also opposed coeducation. Keeping the college all female will improve morale among students and convince alumnae to keep supporting the college financially."
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument. 作者: lawsoenaing 时间: 2013-4-27 19:01:47
赞一个!作者: zhmaozh 时间: 2013-6-16 14:37:53
2013.6.16 北外
ISSUE54. In order to become well-rounded individuals, all college students should be
required to take courses in which they read poetry, novels, mythology, and other
types of imaginative literature.
ARGUMENT77. The following recommendation appeared in a memo from the mayor of the town
of Hopewell.
"Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf
course and resort hotel. During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has
increased, new businesses have opened there, and Ocean View's tax revenues have
risen by 30 percent. Therefore, the best way to improve Hopewell's
economy—and generate additional tax revenues—is to build a golf course and
resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View." 作者: 986630036 时间: 2013-9-3 23:44:10