argument 153
The following appeared in a memo to the board of directors of Bargain Brand Cereals.
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.
One year ago we introduced our first product, Bargain Brand breakfast cereal.
Our very low prices quickly drew many customers away from the top-selling cereal companies.
Although the companies producing the top brands have since tried to compete with us by lowering their prices and although several plan to introduce their own budget brands, not once have we needed to raise our prices to continue making a profit.
Given our success in selling cereal, we recommend that Bargain Brand now expand its business and begin marketing other low-priced food products as quickly as possible.
The following appeared in a memo from the new vice president of Sartorian, a company that manufactures men's clothing.
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.
Five years ago, at a time when we had difficulty obtaining reliable supplies of high-quality wool fabric, we discontinued production of our popular alpaca overcoat.
Now that we have a new fabric supplier, we should resume production.
Given the outcry from our customers when we discontinued this product and the fact that none of our competitors offers a comparable product, we can expect pent-up consumer demand for our alpaca coats.
This demand and the overall increase in clothing prices will make Sartorian's alpaca overcoats more profitable than ever before.
The following appeared on the Mozart School of Music Web site.
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.
The Mozart School of Music should be the first choice for parents considering enrolling their child in music lessons.
First of all, the Mozart School welcomes youngsters at all ability and age levels; there is no audition to attend the school.
Second, the school offers instruction in nearly all musical instruments as well a wide range of styles and genres from classical to rock.
Third, the faculty includes some of the most distinguished musicians in the area.
Finally, many Mozart graduates have gone on to become well-known and highly paid professional musicians.
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argument 77
The following recommendation appeared in a memo from the mayor of the town of Hopewell.
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.
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.
Claim 1: 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.
Data 1:Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel.
Data 2: 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.
主旨句：
It is assumed that the main reason why tourism has increased, new businesses have opened and tax revenues have risen by 30% in Ocean View is that a new municipal golf course and resort were built in Ocean View two years ago.（给Ocean View 带来这么多好处的如果不是因为这些原因，那么Hopewell效仿这个做法也无效）
It is assumed that building golf courses and resort hotels can attract more tourism to Hopewell and thus increase the Hopewell’s economy.（如果Hopewell市不具备旅游业的条件，仅仅build golf courses and resort hotels也是不够的）
It is also assumed that Hopewell’s economy will generate additional tax revenues by building a golf course and resort hotel similar to those in Ocean View. （带来税收利益的有其他方面，如果旅游业的增加带来其他行业的衰退，这样税收也不能增加）作者: bairong 时间: 2015-7-24 16:51:14
Claim: 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.
Data 1: Two years ago, the nearby town of Ocean View built a new municipal golf course and resort hotel.
Data 2: During the past two years, tourism in Ocean View has increased
Data 3: new businesses have opened there
Data 4: and Ocean View's tax revenues have risen by 30 percent.
Assumption 1: The success of golf course and resort hotel building in Ocean View two years ago can be applied to Hopewell and reach the desired result today.
Assumption 2: The increase in tourism in Ocean View resulted from the building of golf course and resort hotel.
Assumption 3: The increase in Ocean View's tax revenues is attributed to building of golf course and resort hotel.
Assumption 4: Construction of golf course and resort hotel leads to the growth of new business.
审题的时候有一点疑问，就是这四个data是独自支持结论（即每个data都是引入Golf course and resort hotel的原因），还是依次递进支持的呢 （Data 1 -> Date 2 -> Date 3-> Date 4， 即build golf course and resort hotel -> increased tourism -> more business –> more revenue）呢？
