第五天 GRE Issue Task 概览

第一打卡点：速记一组单词，大约 1-2 分钟完成

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第二打卡点：阅读试卷概览+观看方法讲解视频，大约 15 分钟完成

Instruction 4 哪种观点与你的立场更一致

一、写作讲解

Write a response in which you discuss which view more closely aligns with your own position and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should address both of the views presented.

中文翻译: 写一篇文章，在这篇文章中讨论哪个观点和你的立场最接近，解释 你所采取的立场的理由。在发展和支持你的观点立场的过程中，必须考 虑到双方观点。

题目分析

该类型的GRE写作任务要求考生讨论并选择一个更接近自己立场的观点，同时分析两种观点的优缺点。在这种类型的题目中，考生不能只关注一个观点，而是要兼顾并比较两种不同的看法，最终选出最能体现自己立场的那一个。在表达立场时，考生需要给出理由，并针对两种观点进行理性分析。

解题步骤与思路：

在应对这种类型的题目时，以下几个步骤可以帮助你组织思路，形成一个清晰且逻辑严密的写作结构：

1. 理解并解析题目中的两种观点 阅读题目时，首先要明确题目中提出的两个对立或互补的观点是什么，并思考这两种观点的主要论点。例如，A和B各自代表了两种不同的观点，你需要弄清楚每个观点的含义以及它们的支持理由。
2. 分析两种观点的优缺点 对于每个观点，分析其支持的理由和潜在的局限性。这里需要平衡两种观点，找出它们的优势和不足。例如，一个观点可能在短期内有效，但忽视了长远的影响；另一个观点可能理论上更好，但在实际操作中存在难度。
3. 选择与自己立场更接近的观点 在充分理解两种观点后，选择那个与你立场更为契合的观点。在这个过程中，明确你倾向于哪种观点，并用理性思考和具体的理由来支持这个选择。例如，你可以根据自己的经验、价值观或对现实情况的分析，说明为什么某个观点更符合你的看法。
4. 论证自己的立场并展示理性分析 论证你的立场时，不仅仅是表达支持的观点，还要反驳或弱化另一个观点的有效性。通过具体的实例、理论支持或数据分析来阐述为何你选择某一观点，并展示其比另一种观点更为合理。

二、例题解析

Some people believe that college students should consider only their own talents and interests when choosing a field of study. Others believe that college students should base their choice of a field of study on the availability of jobs in that field.

Write a response in which you discuss which view more closely aligns with your own position and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should address both of the views presented.

框架大纲:

第一段：引出话题并阐述主旨

开篇句：Which criterion should be prioritized when ________(论题：官员评价标准).

过渡句：Some view government officials as ________(观点1：服从民意) while others emphasize ________(观点2：独立决策).

结论句：Both perspectives have merit, but I argue that ________(主论点：两者可以共存).

第二段：论证服从民意的重要性

主题句：It is undeniable that government officials ________(分论点1：权力来源).

论述句：Their primary duty is to ________(论据1：职责定位).

补充句：Furthermore, government officials, as citizens themselves, ________(论据2：双重身份).

引用句：Abraham Lincoln's famous motto ________(论据3：林肯名言).

结论句：The best officials understand that ________(论点总结：权责关系).

第三段：论证独立决策的必要性

转折句：However, the argument that officials should ________(分论点2：独立判断).

论述句：When faced with difficult choices ________(论据1：决策困境).

举例句：For example, Roosevelt's New Deal ________(论据2：罗斯福新政).

分析句：His decision to act against ________(论据3：违背民意的决策).

结论句：This illustrates that, at times, strong leadership requires ________(论点总结：领导力要求).

第四段：提出平衡观点

过渡句：While both perspectives are valid ________(分论点3：最优方案).

论述句：The policy-making process should be viewed as ________(论据1：决策过程).

补充句：A wise leader should be ________(论据2：理想领导特质).

建议句：Officials who can effectively integrate ________(论据3：整合能力).

平衡句：At the same time, citizens should recognize that ________(论据4：公民认知).

第五段：总结全文

总结句：While government officials must ________(总结论点：平衡之道).

结论句：The ideal approach involves ________(最终建议：理想方式).

展望句：In this way, both officials and citizens can ________(未来展望：共同利益).

三、范文展示

Which criterion should be prioritized when assessing government officials: their determination to carry out the will of the people they serve, or their ability to stand by their own decisions? Some view government officials as public servants who must reflect the will of the people, while others emphasize the importance of officials' autonomy in making decisions. Both perspectives have merit, but I argue that they need not be mutually exclusive.

On one hand, it is undeniable that government officials derive their authority from the people they serve. Their primary duty is to act in the interest of the public, whose needs and desires should shape the direction of policies. The government's central role in managing national affairs obliges officials to focus on improving the lives of their citizens. Furthermore, government officials, as citizens themselves, possess unique insight into the needs of the public. This dual role allows them to act with empathy and a clear understanding of public desires. Abraham Lincoln's famous motto, "of the people, by the people, for the people," continues to inspire generations of officials who work tirelessly to serve their fellow citizens. The best officials understand that they are empowered by the public and are, in turn, responsible to them. They do not simply impose decisions; they listen to the will of the people, because, as fellow citizens, their well-being is tied to the success of the society they help shape.

However, the argument that officials should prioritize their own judgment, even at the expense of public opinion, also holds weight in certain circumstances. When faced with difficult choices, an official's independent judgment may lead to decisions that ultimately benefit the public, even if these choices contradict popular opinion. For example, Roosevelt's New Deal during the Great Depression provides a compelling case. In defiance of business opposition, Roosevelt pushed for policies that merged market forces with government regulation, aiming for long-term economic recovery rather than short-term political gain. His decision to act against the interests of powerful business sectors and adopt policies that challenged the status quo was not tyrannical but visionary. Roosevelt's leadership was rooted in a deep understanding of the national crisis and the long-term benefits of his policies. In this case, Roosevelt prioritized his judgment over public opinion, but his decisions proved to be in the best interests of the nation. This illustrates that, at times, strong leadership requires officials to take bold actions that may not be immediately popular but are essential for the greater good.

While both perspectives are valid, I believe the optimal approach lies somewhere in between. The policy-making process should be viewed as a continuum, where the views of the people and the individual judgment of officials interact to form decisions that balance both short-term needs and long-term benefits. A wise leader should be attuned to the desires of the public while also considering the broader implications of their decisions. Officials who can effectively integrate public input with their own expertise are likely to craft policies that are both responsive and forward-thinking. At the same time, citizens should recognize that policies are often the result of careful deliberation, weighing the potential risks and rewards, and may sometimes require difficult or unpopular decisions.

In conclusion, while government officials must consider public opinion, they must also be willing to make independent decisions when necessary for the greater good. The ideal approach involves a balance between reflecting the will of the people and using sound judgment to navigate complex issues. In this way, both officials and citizens can benefit from decisions that serve the long-term interests of society.

第三打卡点：题库练习，尽量 30 分钟左右完成

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