请问ISSUE可以这么开头不？

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28.The surest indicator of a great nation is represented by the achievements of its rulers,artists,or scientists,but by the general welfare of its people.
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.
Which of these defines a great nation,the achievements of its rulers,artists and scientists,or the general welfare of its people?I personally think the achievements of the elites are equal with the general welfare of the nation’s people,they together indicate a great nation.
既不反对一个也不反对另一个，而是一起来说，这样与要求是不是不符合呀？

iwishicanUID: 3155544

总是感觉GRE的要求太死板，能不能让人自由发挥啊，写起来真像写八股文。范围那么多，压力好大。还不如直接给几个方面大家自由发挥多好。