GRE改革前后之對比與備考思路調整
---革舊從新，整舊如新
發(fā)展是離不開改革的，GRE的發(fā)展同樣離不開改革。GRE是對我們長期所獲知識與能力的考察，它會涉及到自然科學，社會科學與人文科學，它會關系到世界觀，人生觀與價值觀，它會聯系到常識與專業(yè)知識，它會穿插東西文化的交流等。隨著科技與人文社會的發(fā)展，GRE考試即將以更科學，更公平，更有效，更靈活，更獨立的形式成為我們進行智慧與能力博弈的平臺。面對這一改革，我們難免會因為對其不熟悉，不適應而產生“焦慮”“壓力”“畏懼”，也許會有進退維艱的感覺，甚至會因此而放棄越洋夢想。但是我們應該為自己成為迎接改革的pioneer而感到榮幸，因為我們是新經的創(chuàng)始人；我們更應該為自己趕上了改革而高興，因為我們得到了前所未有的智慧考驗，這是一種經歷，更是一種動力。然而現在我們的當務之急是要明白“變”在何處。
改革前后
Verbal Reasoning
改革前
改革后
整體解析
考察分析材料與概括信息的能力，考察對句子成分關系的分析，掌握詞匯的基本意義，內容涉及到人文，社會與自然科學
考察復雜的邏輯推理能力，更高層次的認知能力，全面掌握詞的意義，注重詞在特定環(huán)境中的意義，理解詞，句與篇章的意義及關系，通過不完整數據進行推理，假設與預測的分析，需要擴大閱讀量，與研究課程更貼近，涉及到物理科學，生物科學，社會科學，藝術與人文科學
樣題
改革前Verbal Reasoning（如下）
改革后Verbal Reasoning（如下）
對比分析
改革前后對詞匯量的要求幾乎沒有變，但是對詞匯的記憶提出了新要求，要全面深入掌握詞的意義并強調了詞與詞之間的關系，貫穿了詞不離句，句不離篇的思想；前后都考察分析與判斷能力，但是后者更注重對邏輯推理能力的考察
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上，強化對詞的理解與運用能力并培養(yǎng)嚴謹的邏輯推理能力
改革前Verbal Reasoning 樣題：
SC: Dependence by primitive humans on their environment would not have permitted them to be ------- the effects of the surrounding world on them.
(A) intrigued by
(B) protected from
(C) indifferent about
(D) surprised by
(E) knowledgeable about
Analogy: ABRASION : STROKE ::
(A) boil : heat
(B) rubble : demolish
(C) flattery : compliment
(D) remnant : cut
(E) nut : shell
Reading: Questions 1-3 are based on the following passage:
In nearly all human populations a majority of individuals can taste the artificially synthesized chemical phenylthiocarbonide (PTC). However, the percentage varies dramatically from as low as 60 percent in India to as high as 95 percent in Africa. That this polymorphism is observed in non-human primates as well indicates a long evolutionary history which, although obviously not acting on PTC, might reflect evolutionary selection for taste discrimination of other, more significant bitter substances, such as certain toxic plants.
A somewhat more puzzling human polymorphism is the genetic variability in earwax, or cerumen, which is observed in two varieties. Among European populations 90 percent of individuals have a sticky yellow variety rather than a dry, gray one, whereas in northern China these numbers are approximately the reverse. Perhaps like PTC variability, cerumen variability is an incidental expression of something more adaptively significant. Indeed, the observed relationship between cerumen and odorous bodily secretions, to which non-human primates and, to a lesser extent humans, pay attention suggests that during the course of human evolution genes affecting body secretions, including cerumen, came under selective influence.
Question 1
It can be inferred from the passage that human populations vary considerably in their
(A) sensitivity to certain bodily odors
(B)
capacity for hearing
(C)
ability to assimilate artificial chemicals
(D)
vulnerability to certain toxins found in plants
(E)
ability to discern bitterness in taste
Antonym: QUALM:
(A) pleasant fragrance
(B) nurturing condition
(C) loud noise
(D) confident attitude
(E) stable condition
改革后Verbal Reasoning樣題：
Reading Comprehension Questions：
There are three types of Reading Comprehension questions:
Multiple-choice Questions—Select One Answer Choice:
Multiple-choice Questions—Select One or More Answer Choices:
Select-in-Passage:
Sample questions 1 to 3 below are based on this passage:
Policymakers must confront the dilemma that fossil fuels continue to be an indispensable source of energy even though burning them produces atmospheric accumulations of carbon dioxide that increase the likelihood of potentially disastrous global climate change. Currently, technology that would capture carbon dioxide emitted by power plants and sequester it harmlessly underground or undersea instead of releasing it into the atmosphere might double the cost of generating electricity. But because sequestration does not affect the cost of electricity transmission and distribution, delivered prices will rise less, by no more than 50 percent. Research into better technologies for capturing carbon dioxide will undoubtedly lead to lowered costs.
Sample Multiple-choice Question—Select One Answer Choice
1. The passage implies which of the following about the current cost of generating electricity?
A. It is higher than it would be if better technologies for capturing carbon dioxide were available.
B. It is somewhat less than the cost of electricity transmission and distribution.
C. It constitutes at most half of the delivered price of electricity.
D. It is dwelt on by policymakers to the exclusion of other costs associated with electricity delivery.
E. It is not fully recovered by the prices charged directly to electricity consumers.
Sample Multiple-choice Question—Select One or More Answer Choices
2. The passage suggests that extensive use of sequestration would, over time, have which of the following consequences?
A. The burning of fossil fuels would eventually cease to produce atmospheric accumulations of carbon dioxide.
B. The proportion of the delivered price of electricity due to generation would rise and then decline.
C. Power plants would consume progressively lower quantities of fossil fuels.
Sample Select-in-Passage Question
3. Select the sentence that explains why an outcome of sequestration that might have been expected would not occur.
Answer: “But because sequestration does not affect the cost of electricity transmission and distribution, delivered prices will rise less, by no more than 50 percent.”
Text Completion Questions
Sample Text Completion Question
Directions: For each blank select one entry from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.
It is refreshing to read a book about our planet by an author who does not allow facts to be BLANK by politics: well aware of the political disputes about the effects of human activities on climate and biodiversity, this author does not permit them to BLANK his comprehensive description of what we know about our biosphere. He emphasizes the enormous gaps in our knowledge, the sparseness of our observations, and the BLANK, calling attention to the many aspects of planetary evolution that must be better understood before we can accurately diagnose the condition of our planet.
Answer choices for question.
Blank 1
Blank 2
Blank 3
overshadowed
enhance
plausibility of our hypotheses
invalidated
obscure
certainty of our entitlement
illuminated
underscore
superficiality of our theories
Answer: overshadowed, obscure, and superficiality of our theories
Sentence Equivalence Questions
Sample Sentence Equivalence Questions
1. Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as BLANK.
A. orthodox
B. eccentric
C. original
D. trifling
E. conventional
F. innovative
Answer: C (original) and F (innovative)
改革前后
Quantitative Reasoning
改革前
改革后
整體解析
測試基本數學技能，對基本數學概念的理解，數量推理，通過定量分析解決問題，內容包括：算術，代數，幾何與數據分析
掌握基本數學概念，資料闡釋，運用數學方法解決大量實際問題，掌握數學技能，內容包括：算術，代數，幾何，概率與統計，提供屏幕計算機，減少計算量
樣題
改革前Quantitative Reasoning（如下）
改革后Quantitative Reasoning（如下）
對比分析
改革前后都需要掌握數據概念，數學技能，但是后者更強調運用數學方法解決實際問題，而且增加了概率與統計
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上強化用數學方法解決實際問題的能力，復習概率與統計知識
改革前Quantitative Reasoning 樣題：
Arithmetic and Number-Theory Problems：
Question 1 If the average cost of producing one widget decreases from $12.50 to $10.75, what is the percent of the decrease?
(A) 10
(B) 12.5
(C) 14
(D) 15
(E) 16
Algebra Problems：
Question 1
If a + b - c = d, and if a - b + c = e, then a =
(A) (d + e)
(B) d - e
(C) 2d + e
(D) d + e
(E) 2(d + e)
Geometry Problems：
Question 1
....
If AB and AC, inscribed in a square as shown above, are each 10 centimeters in length, what is the area of the square (in centimeters)?
(A)
(B) 74
(C) 80
(D)
(E) 100
Data Analysis：
Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following table:
Question 1
How much more does it cost to send a parcel weighing 16.5 pounds by express delivery than to send the same parcel by ground delivery?
(A) $3.45
(B) $9.00
(C) $11.55
(D) $15.00
(E) $16.60
改革后Quantitative Reasoning樣題：
Multiple-Choice Questions — Select One Answer Choice：
Multiple-Choice Questions — Select One or More Answer Choices：
Sample Question
1. Each employee of a certain company is in either Department X or Department Y, and there are more than twice as many employees in Department X as in Department Y. The average (arithmetic mean) salary is $25,000 for the employees in Department X and is $35,000 for the employees in Department Y. Which of the following amounts could be the average salary for all of the employees in the company?
Indicate all such amounts.
A. $26,000
B. $28,000
C. $29,000
D. $30,000
E. $31,000
F. $32,000
G. $34,000
Numeric Entry Questions
Sample Question
Enter the exact answer unless the question asks you to round your answer.
1. If x = 10 to the power negative 1, what is the value of open parenthesis, x + the fraction 1 over x, close parenthesis, times, open parenthesis, 1 over x, close parenthesis?
Answer Box
Answer: 101
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Data Interpretation Sets
Sample Question
Directions: Questions 1 to 3 are based on the data in the following table.
The table shows the percent change in monthly value of inventory at six businesses from April to June.
Business Percent Change from April to May
Percent Change from May to June
G
+6
+8
K
+5
minus 5
M
+2
+12
R
+8
minus 5
V
+14
0
Z
+2
minus 10
Note: Inventory values are determined at the end of each month.
1. If the value of inventory at Business K was $30,000 for April, what was the value of inventory at Business K for June?
A. $22,500
B. $29,925
C. $30,000
D. $33,000
E. $33,075
改革前后
Analytical Writing
改革前
改革后
整體解析
ISSUE:測試批判性思考能力與分析性寫作技能，有力論證復雜觀點的能力; ARGUMENT:測試針對性與連貫性反駁能力
ISSUE:測試批判性思考能力與分析性寫作技能，清晰有力論證復雜觀點的能力，強調具體分析能力，要求中心要明確; ARGUMENT:測試對論點，論據與論證的有針對性與連貫性的反駁能力。要求語言表達盡量準確，標準，有力。
樣題
改革前Analytical Writing（如下）
改革前Analytical Writing（如下）
對比分析
改革前后變化不是很大，但是后者更強調具體分析能力，要求中心明確，主題突出
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上強化具體分析能力
改革前Analytical Writing樣題：
Present Your Perspective on an Issue
(1 Question — 45 Minutes)
"The media today place too much emphasis on provocative images, and not enough emphasis on the ideas and events behind those images."
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the foregoing statement? Use reasons and/or examples from your experience, observation, and/or reading to explain your viewpoint.
Analyze an Argument
(1 Question — 30 Minutes)
The following appeared in a recent report by the Fern County planning commission:
"In light of the increasing percentage of our nation's population turning to the Internet as a source of reference material, Fern County should close the ancillary branch of its public library, and convert that facility into a computer training center for use by county residents. The converted facility would fill what is certain to be a growing need among Fern residents for computer training. At the same time, since the county library's main branch already contains more volumes per resident than any other county library in the state, it will adequately serve the needs of Fern County residents. Moreover, Fern residents are sure to support this plan; after all, in nearby Mesa County only a few residents have objected to that county's plan to close all but one of its public libraries in the near future."
Discuss how well reasoned the above argument is.
改革后Analytical Writing樣題：
ISSUE: A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.
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: The following is a memorandum from the business manager of a television station.
“Over the past year, our late-night news program has devoted increased time to national news and less time to weather and local news. During this time period, most of the complaints received from viewers were concerned with our station’s coverage of weather and local news. In addition, local businesses that used to advertise during our late-night news program have just canceled their advertising contracts with us. Therefore, in order to attract more viewers to the program and to avoid losing any further advertising revenues, we should restore the time devoted to weather and local news to its former level.”
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.
新的考試模式會帶給我們新的思考，讓我們共同努力！
---革舊從新，整舊如新
發(fā)展是離不開改革的，GRE的發(fā)展同樣離不開改革。GRE是對我們長期所獲知識與能力的考察，它會涉及到自然科學，社會科學與人文科學，它會關系到世界觀，人生觀與價值觀，它會聯系到常識與專業(yè)知識，它會穿插東西文化的交流等。隨著科技與人文社會的發(fā)展，GRE考試即將以更科學，更公平，更有效，更靈活，更獨立的形式成為我們進行智慧與能力博弈的平臺。面對這一改革，我們難免會因為對其不熟悉，不適應而產生“焦慮”“壓力”“畏懼”，也許會有進退維艱的感覺，甚至會因此而放棄越洋夢想。但是我們應該為自己成為迎接改革的pioneer而感到榮幸，因為我們是新經的創(chuàng)始人；我們更應該為自己趕上了改革而高興，因為我們得到了前所未有的智慧考驗，這是一種經歷，更是一種動力。然而現在我們的當務之急是要明白“變”在何處。
改革前后
Verbal Reasoning
改革前
改革后
整體解析
考察分析材料與概括信息的能力，考察對句子成分關系的分析，掌握詞匯的基本意義，內容涉及到人文，社會與自然科學
考察復雜的邏輯推理能力，更高層次的認知能力，全面掌握詞的意義，注重詞在特定環(huán)境中的意義，理解詞，句與篇章的意義及關系，通過不完整數據進行推理，假設與預測的分析，需要擴大閱讀量，與研究課程更貼近，涉及到物理科學，生物科學，社會科學，藝術與人文科學
樣題
改革前Verbal Reasoning（如下）
改革后Verbal Reasoning（如下）
對比分析
改革前后對詞匯量的要求幾乎沒有變，但是對詞匯的記憶提出了新要求，要全面深入掌握詞的意義并強調了詞與詞之間的關系，貫穿了詞不離句，句不離篇的思想；前后都考察分析與判斷能力，但是后者更注重對邏輯推理能力的考察
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上，強化對詞的理解與運用能力并培養(yǎng)嚴謹的邏輯推理能力
改革前Verbal Reasoning 樣題：
SC: Dependence by primitive humans on their environment would not have permitted them to be ------- the effects of the surrounding world on them.
(A) intrigued by
(B) protected from
(C) indifferent about
(D) surprised by
(E) knowledgeable about
Analogy: ABRASION : STROKE ::
(A) boil : heat
(B) rubble : demolish
(C) flattery : compliment
(D) remnant : cut
(E) nut : shell
Reading: Questions 1-3 are based on the following passage:
In nearly all human populations a majority of individuals can taste the artificially synthesized chemical phenylthiocarbonide (PTC). However, the percentage varies dramatically from as low as 60 percent in India to as high as 95 percent in Africa. That this polymorphism is observed in non-human primates as well indicates a long evolutionary history which, although obviously not acting on PTC, might reflect evolutionary selection for taste discrimination of other, more significant bitter substances, such as certain toxic plants.
A somewhat more puzzling human polymorphism is the genetic variability in earwax, or cerumen, which is observed in two varieties. Among European populations 90 percent of individuals have a sticky yellow variety rather than a dry, gray one, whereas in northern China these numbers are approximately the reverse. Perhaps like PTC variability, cerumen variability is an incidental expression of something more adaptively significant. Indeed, the observed relationship between cerumen and odorous bodily secretions, to which non-human primates and, to a lesser extent humans, pay attention suggests that during the course of human evolution genes affecting body secretions, including cerumen, came under selective influence.
Question 1
It can be inferred from the passage that human populations vary considerably in their
(A) sensitivity to certain bodily odors
(B)
capacity for hearing
(C)
ability to assimilate artificial chemicals
(D)
vulnerability to certain toxins found in plants
(E)
ability to discern bitterness in taste
Antonym: QUALM:
(A) pleasant fragrance
(B) nurturing condition
(C) loud noise
(D) confident attitude
(E) stable condition
改革后Verbal Reasoning樣題：
Reading Comprehension Questions：
There are three types of Reading Comprehension questions:
Multiple-choice Questions—Select One Answer Choice:
Multiple-choice Questions—Select One or More Answer Choices:
Select-in-Passage:
Sample questions 1 to 3 below are based on this passage:
Policymakers must confront the dilemma that fossil fuels continue to be an indispensable source of energy even though burning them produces atmospheric accumulations of carbon dioxide that increase the likelihood of potentially disastrous global climate change. Currently, technology that would capture carbon dioxide emitted by power plants and sequester it harmlessly underground or undersea instead of releasing it into the atmosphere might double the cost of generating electricity. But because sequestration does not affect the cost of electricity transmission and distribution, delivered prices will rise less, by no more than 50 percent. Research into better technologies for capturing carbon dioxide will undoubtedly lead to lowered costs.
Sample Multiple-choice Question—Select One Answer Choice
1. The passage implies which of the following about the current cost of generating electricity?
A. It is higher than it would be if better technologies for capturing carbon dioxide were available.
B. It is somewhat less than the cost of electricity transmission and distribution.
C. It constitutes at most half of the delivered price of electricity.
D. It is dwelt on by policymakers to the exclusion of other costs associated with electricity delivery.
E. It is not fully recovered by the prices charged directly to electricity consumers.
Sample Multiple-choice Question—Select One or More Answer Choices
2. The passage suggests that extensive use of sequestration would, over time, have which of the following consequences?
A. The burning of fossil fuels would eventually cease to produce atmospheric accumulations of carbon dioxide.
B. The proportion of the delivered price of electricity due to generation would rise and then decline.
C. Power plants would consume progressively lower quantities of fossil fuels.
Sample Select-in-Passage Question
3. Select the sentence that explains why an outcome of sequestration that might have been expected would not occur.
Answer: “But because sequestration does not affect the cost of electricity transmission and distribution, delivered prices will rise less, by no more than 50 percent.”
Text Completion Questions
Sample Text Completion Question
Directions: For each blank select one entry from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.
It is refreshing to read a book about our planet by an author who does not allow facts to be BLANK by politics: well aware of the political disputes about the effects of human activities on climate and biodiversity, this author does not permit them to BLANK his comprehensive description of what we know about our biosphere. He emphasizes the enormous gaps in our knowledge, the sparseness of our observations, and the BLANK, calling attention to the many aspects of planetary evolution that must be better understood before we can accurately diagnose the condition of our planet.
Answer choices for question.
Blank 1
Blank 2
Blank 3
overshadowed
enhance
plausibility of our hypotheses
invalidated
obscure
certainty of our entitlement
illuminated
underscore
superficiality of our theories
Answer: overshadowed, obscure, and superficiality of our theories
Sentence Equivalence Questions
Sample Sentence Equivalence Questions
1. Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as BLANK.
A. orthodox
B. eccentric
C. original
D. trifling
E. conventional
F. innovative
Answer: C (original) and F (innovative)
改革前后
Quantitative Reasoning
改革前
改革后
整體解析
測試基本數學技能，對基本數學概念的理解，數量推理，通過定量分析解決問題，內容包括：算術，代數，幾何與數據分析
掌握基本數學概念，資料闡釋，運用數學方法解決大量實際問題，掌握數學技能，內容包括：算術，代數，幾何，概率與統計，提供屏幕計算機，減少計算量
樣題
改革前Quantitative Reasoning（如下）
改革后Quantitative Reasoning（如下）
對比分析
改革前后都需要掌握數據概念，數學技能，但是后者更強調運用數學方法解決實際問題，而且增加了概率與統計
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上強化用數學方法解決實際問題的能力，復習概率與統計知識
改革前Quantitative Reasoning 樣題：
Arithmetic and Number-Theory Problems：
Question 1 If the average cost of producing one widget decreases from $12.50 to $10.75, what is the percent of the decrease?
(A) 10
(B) 12.5
(C) 14
(D) 15
(E) 16
Algebra Problems：
Question 1
If a + b - c = d, and if a - b + c = e, then a =
(A) (d + e)
(B) d - e
(C) 2d + e
(D) d + e
(E) 2(d + e)
Geometry Problems：
Question 1
....
If AB and AC, inscribed in a square as shown above, are each 10 centimeters in length, what is the area of the square (in centimeters)?
(A)
(B) 74
(C) 80
(D)
(E) 100
Data Analysis：
Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following table:
Question 1
How much more does it cost to send a parcel weighing 16.5 pounds by express delivery than to send the same parcel by ground delivery?
(A) $3.45
(B) $9.00
(C) $11.55
(D) $15.00
(E) $16.60
改革后Quantitative Reasoning樣題：
Multiple-Choice Questions — Select One Answer Choice：
Multiple-Choice Questions — Select One or More Answer Choices：
Sample Question
1. Each employee of a certain company is in either Department X or Department Y, and there are more than twice as many employees in Department X as in Department Y. The average (arithmetic mean) salary is $25,000 for the employees in Department X and is $35,000 for the employees in Department Y. Which of the following amounts could be the average salary for all of the employees in the company?
Indicate all such amounts.
A. $26,000
B. $28,000
C. $29,000
D. $30,000
E. $31,000
F. $32,000
G. $34,000
Numeric Entry Questions
Sample Question
Enter the exact answer unless the question asks you to round your answer.
1. If x = 10 to the power negative 1, what is the value of open parenthesis, x + the fraction 1 over x, close parenthesis, times, open parenthesis, 1 over x, close parenthesis?
Answer Box
Answer: 101
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Data Interpretation Sets
Sample Question
Directions: Questions 1 to 3 are based on the data in the following table.
The table shows the percent change in monthly value of inventory at six businesses from April to June.
Business Percent Change from April to May
Percent Change from May to June
G
+6
+8
K
+5
minus 5
M
+2
+12
R
+8
minus 5
V
+14
0
Z
+2
minus 10
Note: Inventory values are determined at the end of each month.
1. If the value of inventory at Business K was $30,000 for April, what was the value of inventory at Business K for June?
A. $22,500
B. $29,925
C. $30,000
D. $33,000
E. $33,075
改革前后
Analytical Writing
改革前
改革后
整體解析
ISSUE:測試批判性思考能力與分析性寫作技能，有力論證復雜觀點的能力; ARGUMENT:測試針對性與連貫性反駁能力
ISSUE:測試批判性思考能力與分析性寫作技能，清晰有力論證復雜觀點的能力，強調具體分析能力，要求中心要明確; ARGUMENT:測試對論點，論據與論證的有針對性與連貫性的反駁能力。要求語言表達盡量準確，標準，有力。
樣題
改革前Analytical Writing（如下）
改革前Analytical Writing（如下）
對比分析
改革前后變化不是很大，但是后者更強調具體分析能力，要求中心明確，主題突出
備考思路調整
在原來的基礎上強化具體分析能力
改革前Analytical Writing樣題：
Present Your Perspective on an Issue
(1 Question — 45 Minutes)
"The media today place too much emphasis on provocative images, and not enough emphasis on the ideas and events behind those images."
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the foregoing statement? Use reasons and/or examples from your experience, observation, and/or reading to explain your viewpoint.
Analyze an Argument
(1 Question — 30 Minutes)
The following appeared in a recent report by the Fern County planning commission:
"In light of the increasing percentage of our nation's population turning to the Internet as a source of reference material, Fern County should close the ancillary branch of its public library, and convert that facility into a computer training center for use by county residents. The converted facility would fill what is certain to be a growing need among Fern residents for computer training. At the same time, since the county library's main branch already contains more volumes per resident than any other county library in the state, it will adequately serve the needs of Fern County residents. Moreover, Fern residents are sure to support this plan; after all, in nearby Mesa County only a few residents have objected to that county's plan to close all but one of its public libraries in the near future."
Discuss how well reasoned the above argument is.
改革后Analytical Writing樣題：
ISSUE: A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.
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: The following is a memorandum from the business manager of a television station.
“Over the past year, our late-night news program has devoted increased time to national news and less time to weather and local news. During this time period, most of the complaints received from viewers were concerned with our station’s coverage of weather and local news. In addition, local businesses that used to advertise during our late-night news program have just canceled their advertising contracts with us. Therefore, in order to attract more viewers to the program and to avoid losing any further advertising revenues, we should restore the time devoted to weather and local news to its former level.”
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.
新的考試模式會帶給我們新的思考，讓我們共同努力！