第七天 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 6

一、写作讲解

讨论你对某一政策的看法：Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider the possible consequences of implementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.

中文翻译: 写一篇文章，在这篇文章中讨论你在多大程度上同意或者不同意题 目中的政策，解释你所采取的立场的理由。在发展和支持你的立场的过 程中，考虑一下你认为这个政策可能产生的结果，并且解释这些结果如 何影响你的立场。

题目分析: 该类型的GRE写作任务要求考生讨论某一政策的影响，并表明自己是否同意该政策或持反对意见。核心在于分析政策实施后可能带来的后果，并据此解释自己的立场。

这种类型的写作要求你深入分析某一政策，并且集中讨论它可能带来的后果。清晰地表明你的立场并论证政策的潜在影响，是你成功应对该题目的关键。通过系统分析政策后果，并结合其可能的影响来支撑自己的立场，能够有效地提升文章的说服力和逻辑性。

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. 明确政策及其背景 首先，要清晰地阐明题目中的政策是什么，并给出适当的背景或定义。确保读者能够准确理解你要讨论的政策内容，尤其是那些影响力较大的政策。明确政策的主要目标和实施主体，避免模糊或歧义。
2. 阐明立场：同意或反对 接下来，明确表达你对这个政策的态度，是否支持或反对。在这一部分，不需要过多的细节，而是要清楚地呈现你的立场。可以在此处简要说明你选择该立场的初步理由，作为进一步分析的基础。
3. 分析政策的潜在后果 最关键的一步是分析该政策可能带来的后果。你需要深入探讨实施该政策后，社会、经济、文化等各方面可能发生的变化。后果可以是积极的、消极的，或者两者并存。在这一部分，要特别注意：
   1. 后果是实际的、具体的，而非空泛的预测。
   2. 必须评估这些后果对个人、群体、社会、国家等层面可能产生的影响。
4. 解释这些后果如何影响你的立场 根据你对政策后果的分析，进一步论证这些后果是如何支持或反对你最初的立场的。如果政策的后果有可能导致负面影响，或者你的立场被事实数据所支持，那么可以在这一部分做出更有力的辩护。如果后果积极，则需要说明为什么支持该政策。
5. 总结与展望 最后，总结你的立场，并简要回顾你分析的关键点。如果有可能，展望政策实施后的长远影响，提出可能的改进建议，或强调你认为需要关注的潜在风险。

二、例题解析

Colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studying in a foreign country.

Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider the possible consequences of implementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.

第一段：引出话题并阐述主旨

开篇句：Studying abroad for at least one semester is ________(背景：留学机会).

过渡句：However, whether this should be ________(论题：是否强制要求).

提问句：The decision largely depends on ________(分论点引入：学生角色定位).

第二段：反对强制留学的理由

主题句：While encouraging students to study abroad is ________(分论点1：自愿vs强制).

论述句：Not all students are ________(论据1：学生能力差异).

解释句：Assimilating into a new culture requires ________(论据2：语言文化障碍).

举例句：For example, an English major might ________(论据3：专业相关性).

结论句：For an American freshman with ________(论据4：负面案例).

第三段：交换生项目的复杂性

主题句：The issue becomes more complex when ________(分论点2：普遍性问题).

论述句：Firstly, studying abroad is ________(论据1：经济因素).

补充句：More importantly, exchange programs aim to ________(论据2：项目目标).

论证句：Therefore, universities should ________(论据3：选拔标准).

结论句：If the opportunity is granted indiscriminately ________(论点总结：选择性必要).

第四段：替代方案

转折句：Moreover, while communication with different cultures ________(分论点3：文化交流途径).

建议句：Introducing foreign teachers into ________(论据1：替代方案).

补充句：This option is particularly appealing in ________(论据2：方案优势).

第五段：总结全文

总结句：While studying abroad can offer ________(总结论点：利弊权衡).

建议句：Students should be given ________(建议1：自主选择).

补充句：Furthermore, exchange student programs should ________(建议2：项目要求).

结论句：When financial factors are ________(建议3：替代考虑).

三、范文展示

Studying abroad for at least one semester is an enticing prospect for university students, offering a chance to broaden both academic and personal horizons. However, whether this should be a mandatory requirement in higher education is a matter of debate. The decision largely depends on how students perceive and utilize the opportunity. Should they focus solely on their studies, or should they also take on the role of cultural ambassadors?

While encouraging students to study abroad is beneficial, making it a mandatory requirement is not advisable. Not all students are suited for international study. Assimilating into a new culture requires a deep understanding of that culture, which is challenging if the student lacks sufficient language skills. Gaining proficiency in a foreign language, particularly to a level where communication is comfortable both academically and socially, takes considerable time and effort. As such, studying abroad is only truly advantageous for students who are already proficient in the target language. For example, an English major might greatly benefit from immersion in an English-speaking country, while a Japanese Literature major may find it unnecessary to study in an English-speaking country, as they would receive better instruction in their home country. For an American freshman with rudimentary Chinese, being forced to study in China could hinder their experience, leaving them frustrated and eager to return home.

The issue becomes more complex when considering whether to make every student an exchange student. Firstly, studying abroad is expensive. Even if government funding could cover the costs, it would be impossible to provide this opportunity for all students. More importantly, exchange programs aim to foster multicultural communication. However, for such communication to be effective, students must embody their culture’s most valuable characteristics and be able to express these qualities in a friendly and explicit manner. Exchange students should also have a strong passion for different cultures and an appreciation for multiculturalism. Therefore, universities should selectively choose students who meet these criteria. Only then will they be able to represent their countries well and gain meaningful experiences abroad. If the opportunity is granted indiscriminately, the goal of fostering cultural exchange may be undermined.

Moreover, while communication with different cultures is invaluable, it does not have to be achieved solely through overseas study. Introducing foreign teachers into the home country provides an alternative that can achieve similar cultural exchange without the financial burden of studying abroad. This option is particularly appealing in developing countries where many students cannot afford the expenses of international study.

In conclusion, while studying abroad can offer significant benefits, it should never be made a compulsory requirement. Students should be given the option to choose based on their readiness and desire for the experience. Furthermore, exchange student programs should be selective to ensure that participants can truly contribute to multicultural communication. When financial factors are a concern, alternative options, such as bringing foreign teachers to the home country, should be considered.

第三打卡点：题库练习，尽量 30 分钟左右完成

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