【讨论】有关"让步"在issue开头中的用法（大家一起来讨论下-by david）

boomkingUID: 199156

在issue的开头，很多类型的题目都能用让步语气＋表明立场这样的结构，特别是在二选一这一类型的题中。不管是赞成或是反对。
我有一个疑问就是，ETS强调要观点明确。但是在让步语气这样的开头中，很难看出是赞成还是反对，有的让步本身就是平衡观点，这样看就好似没有观点。在北美的280范文中很明显的可以看出这个问题，它本身解释说平衡观点就是解决问题最好的观点。但我总是不能转变这样的观念。
请大牛们给与解释。

[ Last edited by davidjacky on 2005-6-25 at 11:18 ]

boomkingUID: 199156

自己顶一下

smilehahaUID: 160198

世界上大多数的事情没有绝对，不能过于偏激，所以存在让步。
而让步可以给你更多的话题去描述，可以让你表述更多观点。
不过你要把握这其中的度，因为要有重点，让步的东西只是对你观点的补充，而不是否定。

victoriazhizhiUID: 163135

让步的作用我觉得不是为了平衡

而是：1，显示对问题复杂性分析的能力，表明你考虑问题的严谨性和全面性
         2，为了转回你的观点，从侧面大大加强你的观点

所以让步一定要看好了你要写的观点是什么，为它服务，让步的内容应该是少数存在的情况。although....但是你还是赞成如何如何

让步段的话，也同样道理。比如说admittedly......如何如何，但是，这样还是为了。。。。。从而转回到自己的观点 这个衔接搞好就没有问题了

[ Last edited by victoriazhizhi on 2005-6-25 at 11:02 ]

fhxyweiUID: 157384

让步之后，最终阐述的重点应该落在转回过来的观点

boomkingUID: 199156

有保留的反对（其实应该就是反对吧）
Issue41
开头：this statement。。。I concede that astrology, fortune-telling, and psychic and paranormal pursuits respond to certain basic human needs. However, in my view the potential harm they can inflict on their participants and on society far outweighs their psychological benefits.
段落：Admittedly, these non-mainstream areas of inquiry address certain human needs, which mainstream science and other areas of intellectual inquiry inherently cannot. One such need involves…
Two other such needs have to do with our awareness that we are mortal….
While the sorts of pursuits that the speaker lists might be “vital” insofar as they help some people feel better themselves and about their choices and circumstances, query whether these pursuits are otherwise useful to any individual or society. In the first place,…
In the second place,…
结尾：
Issue99 pragmatic vs. idealistic behavior
开头：I agree with the speaker insofar as that a practical, pragmatic approach toward our endeavors can help us survive in the short term. However, idealism is just as crucial- if not more so-for long-term success in any endeavor, whether it be in academics, business, or political and social reform.

段落：在三个层次内部逐一进行正反论证。

再来看有保留的赞成。
Issue164 imagination vs. experience
开头：
The speaker asserts that imagination is “sometimes” more valuable than experience because individuals who lack experience can more freely imagine possibilities for approaching tasks than those entrenched in established habits and attitudes. I fundamentally agree; however, as the speaker implies, it is important not to overstate the comparative value of imagination. Examples from the arts and the science aptly illustrate both the speaker’s point and my caveat.
段落：One need only observe young children as they go about their daily lives to appreciate the role that pure imagination can play as an aid to accomplishing tasks….
The speaker’s contention also finds ample empirical support in certain forms of artistic accomplishment and scientific invention. ….
Of course, there are many notable exceptions to the rule that imagination unfettered by experience breeds remarkable insights and accomplishments….
On the other hand, it is important not to take this assertion about artistic and scientific accomplishment too far.
In sum,…
Issue207 rituals and ceremonies and cultural identity
开头：The speaker asserts that rituals and ceremonies are needed for any culture or group of people to retain a strong sense of identity. I agree that one purpose of rituals and ceremonies is to preserve cultural identity, at least in modern times. However, this is not their sole purpose; nor are ritual and ceremony the only means of preserving cultural identity.
段落：I agree with the speaker insofar as one purpose of ritual and ceremony in today’s world is to preserve cultural identity….
The lack of meaningful ritual and ceremony in homogenous mainstream America underscores this point. …
Nevertheless, preserving cultural identity cannot be the only purpose of ritual and ceremony. ….
Nor are ritual and ceremony the only means of preserving cultural identity. …
In sum, …

boomkingUID: 199156

在北美的范文中找了几个例子供大家讨论。
1。让步的观点是否明确
2。内容应该侧重于分析让步的哪个方面
以便掌握让步开头的形式。

boyjimUID: 125249

我个人认为用词和篇幅需要恰当才能表现出让步不至于喧宾夺主
比如说让步的话~让步的内容应该用although写而主句应该写作者的观点~

sblbaslerUID: 175229

Originally posted by boomking at 2005-6-24 22:30

我有一个疑问就是，ETS强调要观点明确。但是在让步语气这样的开头中，很难看出是赞成还是反对

这并不矛盾，观点明确不代表一定要支持或者反对，balance 本身就是一种观点，一种很明确的观点呀，只要你不是一会儿完全支持，一会儿完全反对，就没有问题！

fatluoUID: 191214

在总的观点让步之后，你可以把你更倾向的观点用更多的篇幅和段落来表现。
更高层次的，就是即便在论述你不太赞同的观点之后，也能引到你赞同的观点上，或者成为你赞同观点的论据。
就象新闻中虽然强调“公正、客观”，给双方都有说话的空间，但是记者其实还是有观点的，不过记者的是“缩在事实后面的舌头”。用中文写这种要求的新闻就已经很不容易了，用英文达到这种要求有什么技巧和语言特色我就实在不知道了。
在这里请高人发表意见了。

boomkingUID: 199156

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