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    Outline of Lecture 2 ....................................................................................................... 2

    1. .............................................................................................. 32. : ........................................................................ 3

    3. .......................................................................................................... 4

    4. .......................................................................................................... 6

    Outline of Lecture 3 ....................................................................................................... 7

    1. ...................................................................................................... 8

    2. .......................................................................................... 8

    3. ............................................................................................ 10

    4. ............................................................................................ 11

    5.

    .................................................................................... 12

    Outline of Lecture 4 ..................................................................................................... 13

    Q1: GRE Issue ......................................................... 13

    1.1 ................................................................................................... 13

    1.2 ............................................................................................... 13

    1.3 ........................................................................................... 13

    1.4 ................................................................................... 13

    1.5 ........................................................................................... 14

    1.6 ............................................................................................... 14

    1.7 ........................................................................................... 14

    Q2: Issue....................................................................................... 15 Q3: Issue....................................................................................... 16

    hook ............................................................................................. 16

    Thesis Statement ............................................................................ 17

    Q4: Issue....................................................................................... 17

    Q5: Issue....................................................................................... 18

    Outline of Lecture 5 ..................................................................................................... 18

    Q2: ....................................................................... 19

    Q3: ? ..................................................................................... 20

    Q4: ............................................................................... 21

    .................................................................................................. 21

    Q5: ............................................................................... 22

    because of............................... 22

    Q6: ....................................................................................... 23

    Outline of Lecture 6 ..................................................................................................... 24

    Q1: Issue.................................................................. 24

    Q2: ................................... 26

    Q3: ? only best ............................................... 27

    Q4: :......................................................................... 28

    Q5: consider ways ................... 29Outline of Lecture 7 ..................................................................................................... 30

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    Q1: ............................................................... 30

    Q2: ? ......................................................................................... 32

    Q3: Claim: Reason: ................................................ 33

    Q4: ................................................................................... 34

    Q5: Issue....................................................... 34

    ...................................................................................... 35

    Outline of Lecture 8 ..................................................................................................... 37

    Q1: Issue....................................................................... 37

    Q2: Issue....................................................................... 39

    Q3: Issue........................................................................... 39

    Q4: Issue............................................................................... 39

    Q5: ................................................................. 40

    Outline of Lecture 9 ..................................................................................................... 41

    Consider ways Address/ challenge Advantageous Claim/ reason Some/ others Policy/ consequences

    Outline of Lecture 2

    Q1: Issue Q2: Q3: ? Q4:

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    Q5: 1.

    2.:

    ETS

    91The primary goal oftechnological advancement should be to increase

    people's efficiency so that they have more leisure time.

    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

    Maxwell

    18The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people

    questionauthority.

    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.

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    question

    3.

    13Universities should require every student to take a variety of courses

    outside the student's field of study.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with

    the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most

    compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.

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    10Nations should pass laws to preserve any remaining wilderness areas in

    their natural state, even if these areas could be developed for economic gain.

    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.

    wilderness areas

    banfu

    wilderness areas

    6A 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.

    all

    28The surest indicator of a great nation is represented not by the

    achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but by the general welfare of its

    people.

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    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.

    4.Require

    1As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability

    of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate.

    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.

    8Claim: In any fieldbusiness, politics,

    education, governmentthose in power should

    step down after five years.

    Reason: The surest path to success for any

    enterprise is revitalization through new

    leadership.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

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    which you agree or disagree with the claim and the

    reason on which that claim is based.

    2To understand the most important

    characteristics of a society, one must study its

    major cities.

    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. Indeveloping 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.

    6A nation should require all of its

    students to study the same national curriculum

    until they enter college.

    Outline of Lecture 3

    Q1: Issue Q2: Q3: ? Q4: Q5:

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    1.

    2. 132Some people believe that our ever increasing

    use of technology significantly reduces

    our opportunities for human interaction. Other people

    believe that technology provides us with new and

    better ways to communicate and connect with one

    another.

    Write a response in which you discuss which view more

    closely aligns with your own position and explain yourreasoning for the position you take. In developing and

    supporting your position, you should address both of the

    views presented.

    significantly reduceswhy not gently..

    Complex thinking/critical thinking

    Statement

    3G

    Technology

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    9In any field of endeavor, it is impossible to

    make a significantcontribution() without first being

    strongly influenced by past achievements()within thatfield.

    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.

    +

    8Claim: In any fieldbusiness, politics,

    education, governmentthose in power should step

    down after five years.

    Reason: The surest path to success for any

    enterprise is revitalization through new leadership.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim and the

    reason on which that claim is based.

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    3. VS

    93Unfortunately, in contemporary society,

    creating an appealing image has become more

    important than the reality or truth behind that image.

    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.

    plastic surgry

    billiboard

    123The best way for a society to prepare its

    young people for leadership in government, industry,or other fields is by instilling in them a sense of

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    cooperation, not competition.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim. In

    developing and supporting your position, be sure to

    address the most compellingreasons and/or examples

    that could be used to challenge your position.

    4.

    28The surest indicator of a great nation is

    represented not 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 shouldconsider ways in which the statement might or might not

    hold true and explain how these considerations shape

    your position.

    great nation

    The people are the most important

    element of the nation, the spirit of the land and the grain are the next, the Sovran is

    the lightest. the food is the first necessarily for man.

    The water that bear the boat is the same that %&^*&&*

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    30Teachers' salaries should be based on

    their students' academic performance.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim. In

    developing and supporting your position, be sure to

    address the most compelling reasons and/or examples

    that could be used to challenge your position.

    peer review

    5. 15Educational institutions should actively

    encourage their students to choose fields of study

    that will prepare them for lucrative careers.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim. In

    developing and supporting your position, be sure to

    address the most compelling reasons and/or examples

    that could be used to challenge your position.

    choose=learn

    90Educators should take students' interests

    into account when planning the content of the

    courses they teach.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to whichyou agree or disagree with the recommendation and

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    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.

    Unstated assumption:

    argue

    Outline of Lecture 4

    Q1: GRE Issue Q2: Issue

    Q3: Issue

    Q4: Issue Q5: Issue400+ 500+ 600+

    Q1: GRE Issue reference

    1.1ETS

    30min

    1.2

    1.3Will 100%

    1.4Significant waystrongly

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    1.5Morethan:

    1.6

    1.7Take it for granted

    vs

    18The well-being of a society is enhanced

    when many of its people question authority.

    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 shapeyour position.

    Well-being:

    Questionnon violate:

    Authority:

    13Universities shouldrequireevery student

    to take a variety of courses outside the student's field

    of study.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which

    you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and

    supporting your position, be sure to address the most

    compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used

    to challenge your position.

    should? decision makingevery

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    concession

    1As people rely more and more on

    technology to solve problems, the ability of

    humans to think for themselveswillsurely

    deteriorate.

    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.Technology:

    ================= issue==============

    Q2: IssueYou are free to organize and develop your response() in

    any way that you think will effectively communicate

    your position(

    ) on the issue and

    address the specific

    task instructions( ). Your

    response may, but need not,

    incorporate particular writing strategies learned in

    English composition or writing-intensive college

    courses. GRE readers will not be looking for a

    particular developmental strategy or mode ofwriting(); in fact, when GRE readers are trained, they

    review hundreds of Analyze an Issue responses that,

    although highly diverse in content and form, display

    similar levels ofcritical thinking and persuasive

    writing. (From ETS)

    You should use as many or as few paragraphs as you

    consider appropriate for your argumentfor example,

    you will probably need to create a new paragraph

    whenever your discussion shifts to a new cluster ofideas. What matters is not the number of examples,

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    the number of paragraphs, or the form your argument

    takes but, rather, the cogency of your ideas about the

    issue and the clarity and skill with which you

    communicate those ideas to academic readers.

    (From ETS)

    Q3: IssueOpening Paragraph

    HookThesis Statement

    Body ParagraphTopic SentenceSupporting Evidence(development)+

    Concluding Paragraph

    Reminder of Thesis StatementFinal Remarks

    Readers will see, for example, some Analyze an Issue

    responses at the 6 score level that begin by briefly

    summarizing the writers position on the issue and

    then explicitly announcing the main points to be

    argued. They will see others that lead into the writers

    position by making a prediction, asking a series of

    questions, describing a scenario, or defining critical

    terms in the quotation. (From ETS)

    hookDescribe a scenario:

    Introduce the backgroundDefine key terms technology XXOO

    Ask questions:

    Offer a quotation XXOO 1000

    Qualify an Issue Statement

    Tell a story

    Raise opposing points

    "Money makes the world go round." Sadly, this

    famous quotation frequently rings all-too-true.quota

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    The statements accuracy depends on the category.

    Legitimate political leadership must, by definition, serve

    the citizenry, but the same cant be said for business or

    military leadership.case by case

    Thesis Statement

    partially agree or agree with concession

    partially disagree or disagree with concession

    A B C Thesis Statement

    Q4: Issue

    Thesis Statement Topic Sentence

    Topic Sentence Evidence

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    Q5: Issueno bullshit

    Outline of Lecture 5

    Q1: Issue Q2: Q3: ? Q4: Q5: Q6: Q1: Issue

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    Thesis Statement topic sentence

    Reminder of Thesis StatementFinal RemarksOffer a solution

    Provide a prediction or scenario

    Discuss the implication of your thesis

    Q2: issue task

    Thesis

    statement n topic sentence

    132Some people believe that our ever increasing

    use of technology significantlyreduces

    our opportunities for human interaction(how to define). Other

    people believe that technology provides us with

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    new and better ways to communicate and connect

    with one another.

    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.

    human interaction:

    Q3: ?

    112Requiring university students to take a

    variety of courses outside their major ()fields of study

    is the best way to ensure that students become truly

    educated.

    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.

    Require:

    Outside

    Best way

    Truly education:

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    Q4:

    summing that^

    Women's rights to vote were won only after a struggle.

    Therefore, all women's rights are won only after a

    struggle.

    Women's rights to vote were won only after a struggle.

    Women's rights to attend colleges and universities

    were won only after a struggle. Women's rights to

    equal employment opportunity are being won only

    after a struggle. Therefore, all women's rights are won

    only after a struggle.()

    Weak Examples Strong Examples

    Paintings Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa

    Buildings Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

    Scenery Niagara Falls

    Many departments, for instance/ forexample engineering, now offer

    foundation courses.

    An illustration of China's dynamism isthat a new company is formed in Shanghai

    every 11 seconds.

    Let me, by way of illustration, quote fromone of her poems.

    Death frightens me, specifically my owndeath.

    The example of the United Statesillustrates this point.

    As an illustration of this point, I'm goingto tell you a true story.

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    Let me give another example to illustratethis difficult point.

    A few courses such as/ e.g. MBA requirework experience.

    Many universities, particularly/especiallyUK ones, ask overseas students for IELTS

    scores.

    Some subjects are heavily oversubscribed.A case in point is medicine.

    Q5:

    Most of my open-minded friends are well read; most

    of my less open-minded friends are not. It seems

    likely that the more you read, the more you

    encounter challenging new ideas, ideas that make

    you less confident of your own. Reading also lifts

    you out of your daily world and shows you how

    different and many-sided life can be. Reading,

    therefore, leads to open-mindedness.

    detail information

    because ofThe game was canceled because of therain.

    Flights were delayed two hours onaccount of the thick fogAbundant accidents are due to drinkingand driving.

    Owing to his illness, he could notcontinue with his studies.

    Fran took on an extra job in order toaugment her meager salary.

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    I think, therefore I am.The universities have expanded, thusallowing many more people the chance of

    higher education.

    Unwise non-native species introductionposes a threat to agriculture and the food

    chain, and consequently to human health.

    Unemployment is a major cause ofpoverty.

    His death was caused by drinking anddriving.

    Such an armament race can only lead towarCompulsion will never result in convincingthe publicTelevision programs have a positive/negative/ beneficial/ harmful/ favorable /

    destructive/ constructive/ detrimental

    effect on childrens behavior.

    Television programs affect childrensbehavior positively/ negatively/

    significantly/ adversely.

    Success results from hard work Q6: Making a Concession to the

    Opposing Points Acknowledging and Attacking the

    Opposing Points

    Commonly Believed Viewpoint

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    Outline of Lecture 6

    Q1: Issue Q2: Q3: ? Q4: Q5: Q1: Issue

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    PS

    Narrowing the TopicStarting from Background StatementRaising Supporting ExamplesUsing Cause and EffectMaking ConcessionRaising Critical QuestionsDiscussing AlternativesHigher Level Thinking

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    1. Issue 30min

    2. painting3.

    detail

    Q2:

    90Educators should take students' interests

    into account when planning the content of the

    courses they teach.

    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 specificcircumstances in which adopting the recommendation

    would or would not be advantageous and explain how

    these examples shape your position.

    Educators know students' interests?

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    Argument Issue

    Q3: ? only best 112Requiring university students to take a

    variety of courses outside their major fields of study

    is the best way to ensure that students become truly

    educated.

    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.

    The best./ The only. Raising alternatives

    1

    2

    ~

    real work solution

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    Q4: :Issue

    31Society shouldmake efforts to save

    endangered species only if the potential extinction of

    those species is the result ofhuman activities.

    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.

    Make effect to do

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    Q5: consider ways Consider ways Address/ challenge Advantageous Claim/ reason Some/ others() Policy/ consequences

    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.

    statement

    124All college and university students would

    benefit from spending at least onesemester studying

    in a foreign country.

    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.

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    112Requiring university students to take avariety of courses outside their major fields of studyis the best way to ensure that students become trulyeducated().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.

    Outline of Lecture 7

    Q1: Q2: ? Q3: Q4: Q5: Issue ETS Q1:

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim. In

    developing and supporting your position, be sure toaddress the most compelling reasonsand/or

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    examples that could be used to challenge your

    position.

    1. 2. 3.

    1. 2. 3. 96A nation shouldrequireall of its students

    to study the same national curriculum until they enter

    college.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which

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    you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and

    supporting your position, be sure to address the most

    compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to

    challenge your position.

    Q2: ?Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the

    recommendation() and explain your reasoning for theposition 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.

    College writing pros and cons

    1. 2. 233.

    1.

    2. 3.

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    Q3: Claim: Reason: Claim: Reason:

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to

    which you agree or disagree with the claim and the

    reason on which that claim is based.

    claim reason claim reason

    70

    Claim: Universities should require every()student to take a variety of courses outside the

    student's major field of study.

    Reason: Acquiring knowledge of various academic

    disciplines is the best way to become truly educated.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which

    you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on

    which that claim is based.

    case1the best reason

    claim every claim

    case2case4 reason

    reason claim

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    some people say, other people say Q4:

    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.

    Consider ways

    Address/ challenge

    Advantageous

    Claim/ reason Some/ others

    Policy/ consequences

    Q5: Issue1.

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    1. 2. 3. pros and cons

    Narrowing the Topic

    Starting from Background Statement

    Raising Supporting Examples

    Using Cause and Effect

    Making Concession

    Raising Critical Questions

    Discussing Alternatives

    Higher Level Thinking

    74Knowing about the pastcannot help peopleto make important decisions today( past).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 waysin which the statement might or might not hold true and

    explain how these considerations shape your position.

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    5

    Claim: Governments must ensure that their

    major cities receive the financial support they need inorder to thrive.

    Reason: It is primarily in cities that a nation's cultural

    traditions are preserved and generated.

    Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which

    you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on

    which that claim is based.

    Reason

    reason claimClaim

    Summary of Lecture 7

    Issue

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    Outline of Lecture 8

    Q1: Issue Q2: Issue Q3: Issue Q4: Issue Q5:

    Q1: Issue1. 2.

    Ways

    Address/ challenge

    Recommendation

    Claim/ reason

    Some/ others

    Policy/ consequences

    3. 4.

    statement analyze//

    ...

    ...

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    33As we acquire more knowledge, things do

    not become morecomprehensible, but more complex

    and mysterious.

    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.

    Knowledge is a circle.

    36Governments should not fund any

    scientific research whose consequences are unclear.

    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.

    1.

    2. anycuriosity-basic research

    3.

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    Q2: Issue Partially agree/disagree

    : statement

    Q3: Issue

    Be critical,

    Reason-Claim

    Q4: Issue

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    Q5: 9In any field of endeavor, it is impossible to

    make a significant contribution without first being

    strongly influenced by past achievements within that

    field.

    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 andsupporting your position, you should consider ways in

    which the statement might or might not hold true and

    explain how these considerations shape your position.

    Any:

    Impossible

    Strongly

    significant contribution

    Alexander Flemingpenicillin

    Edward Jenner

    smallpox vaccine

    Pasteurrabies

    vaccinepasteurization

    Nicolaus Copernicusgeocentric theory

    Sir Isaac NewtonLaw

    of Universal GravitationAlbert Einstein

    theory of relativity

    Niels Bohrquantum

    mechanics

    August Kekul

    structure of benzene

    Marie Curie

    radioactive elements

    Gregor Johann Mendel

    the Laws of Mendelian InheritanceCharles Darwin

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    Origin of Species and natural selection

    James D. Watson and Francis

    Crick DNADNA Structure

    Rene Descartes

    analytic geometry

    Sir Isaac Newtoncalculus

    Franz Joseph Haydn

    symphony

    Pablo PicassoCubism

    ConfuciusConfucianism

    Socrates

    Socratic method

    interdisciplinaryBiochemistry

    Thomas Edisonpractical electric light bulb

    Alexander BellTelephone

    Wright Brothers

    world's first successful airplane

    Christopher Columbus

    Discovery of the New World

    Neil ArmstrongFirst

    person to set foot on moon

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