关于新GRE考试写作部分题库改革的相关分析之Issue.docx

关于新gre考试写作部分题库改革的相关分析-issue侯宇轩于2010-07-06 15:40 发表 | 回复(28) | 阅读(6613)回复|引用 ets将在2011年下半年推出的新gre考试。关于其写作部分，不仅在考试形式（比如issue写作时间、选题方式）上做出了调整，而且，ets对于原有的topic pool也做了翻新工作。对于考生备考来说，topic pool和aw introdution，这是ets官方为考生提供的“维二”的宝贵复习资料。此次的题库调整在很大程度上将改变传统备考和教学方法，不过可以先给大家吃一颗定心丸：相对于老题库和考试形式，新gre虽然挑战增多，但是从难度和备考方式方法，只要大家能使用好langlib的写作平台，并且使用好我后期推出的一系列教程，aw的备考过程将会是充实、有效而且快乐的。本文主要是向大家展示issue topic pool形式上的变化，具体内容（包括如何兼容新老题库、如何有效利用原有资源和方法、如何解读新题库等问题）我会在后续分析中一一为大家说明。*注：本文，除原始题目外，版权属langlib和侯宇轩共有，欢迎转载，请标明作者和出处（）。langlib也提供相关的词汇、阅读和作文练习平台，欢迎使用。目录1.新老题库对比表2.新题库特点3.新题库全文4.附表1-1（重要）5.附表1-2（重要）6.附表1-3（重要）7.老题库全文变化老题库新题库数量243149选题二选一一道必选题形式topictopic + sti (130)claim + reason+ sti (19)(sti: specific task instructions)时间45min30min原始题目数量23道（见附表1-1）新加题目数量20道（见附表1-2）类似题目数量106道（见附表1-3）特点：1、题目(topic)之后加入了针对性要求(sti, specific task instructions)，官方给出了两点重要提示：“each issue topic consists of an issue statement or statements followed by specific task instructions that tell you how to respond to the issue”、“because there may be multiple versions of some topics with similar or identical wording but with different task instructions, it is very important to read your test topic and its specific task directions carefully and respond to the wording as it appears in the actual test.”例如：老题库中issue66 as people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate.新题库中issue1 as 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.2、针对“1”中提到的“multiple versions of some topics with similar or identical wording but with different task instructions”，有很多组合。例如：老题库issue5 a nation should require all its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college rather than allow schools in different parts of the nation to determine which academic courses to offer.新题库中issue 6 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, describespecific circumstancesin whichadopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.新题库中issue 14 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 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 consequencesofimplementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.新题库中issue 96 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 claim. in developing and supporting your position, be sure toaddress the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used tochallengeyour position.新题库中issue 116 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 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 nothold trueand explainhow these considerations shape your position.3、在“2”中提到的sti对全部149道新题只有6种，如下表：1write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim andthe reasonon which that claim is based.2write 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 reasons and/or examples that could be used tochallengeyour position.3write 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 circumstancesin whichadopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.4write 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 nothold trueand explainhow these considerations shape your position.5write a response in which you discuss whichview more closely aligns with your own positionand explain your reasoning for the position you take. in developing and supporting your position, you shouldaddress bothof the views presented.6write 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 thepossible consequencesofimplementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.4、对于表格上所提到的claim + reason+ sti形式，新题库中共出现十九道，同时有类似形式（some people believe that xxx. others believe that xxx.）十六道，共计三十五题。对于这种题目的写法会出现和以前很多转变，这里也将会是考生最难适应而且最容易出问题的地方，我将会专门针对这一点写一些东西。例如：新题库issue 120claim: the surest indicator of a great nation must be the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists.reason: great achievements by a nations rulers, artists, or scientists will ensure a good life for the majority of that nations people.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.新题库issue 121 some people claim that you can tell whether a nation is great by looking at the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. others argue that the surest indicator of a great nation is, in fact, the general welfare of all its people.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.5、如上第“1”点提到的claim&reason形式，很多题目构成了一种类似于辩论的形式。属于brainstorming的prototype model，相关具体内容也将在专门讲解brainstorming的教程中给出。例如：辩题背景issue 121 some people claim that you can tell whether a nation is great by looking at the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. others argue that the surest indicator of a great nation is, in fact, the general welfare of all its people.正方观点issue 113 claim the surest indicator of a great nation is not the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. reason the surest indicator of a great nation is actually the welfare of all its people.正方观点issue 127 the surest indicator of a great nation is not the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but the general well-being of all its people.反方观点issue 120 claim the surest indicator of a great nation must be the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. reason great achievements by a nations rulers, artists, or scientists will ensure a good life for the majority of that nations people.反方观点issue145 the general welfare of a nations people is a better indication of that nations greatness than are the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists.6、关于题目实际调整，只有十三道题目和原题一模一样，有些题目在原题基础上做了细微调整；同时有的题目虽然形式变动较大，但是内容和原题基本一致；而且还出现了和原题库没有什么联系的新题。例如：新题=原题+stiold issue66 as people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate.new issue1 as 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.新题=微调原题+stiold issue30 the primary goal of technological advancement should be to increase peoples efficiency so thateveryone has more leisure time.new issue91 the primary goal of technological advancement should be to increase peoples efficiency so thatthey 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 how these considerations shape your position.新题老题old issue228 the best way to teach-whether as an educator, employer, or parent-is to praise positive actions and ignore negative ones.new issue24 the best way to teach is to praise positive actions and ignore negative ones.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.全新题new issue 124all college and university students would benefit from spending at least one semester 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.new issue 82colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studying in a foreign country.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.new issue 97colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studying in a foreign country.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.new issue 100colleges 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. 回复|引用侯宇轩2010-07-06 15:41新题库analytical writing: analyze an issue topicsthis page contains the issue topics for the analytical writing section ofthe grerevisedgeneral test. when you take the test, you will be presented withone issue topic fromthispool.each issue topic consists of an issue statement or statements followed byspecific task instructions that tell you how to respond to the issue.the wording of some topics in the test might vary slightly from what is presented here. also, because there may be multiple versions of some topics with similar or identical wording but with different task instructions, it is very important to read your test topic and its specific task directions carefully and respond to the wording as it appears in the actual test.1 as 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.2 to 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. 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.3 educational institutions have a responsibility to dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed.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.4 scandals are useful because they focus our attention on problems in ways that no speaker or reformer ever could.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.5 claim governments must ensure that their major cities receive the financial support they need in order to thrive.reason it is primarily in cities that a nations 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.6 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.7 some people believe that government funding of the arts is necessary to ensure that the arts can flourish and be available to all people. others believe that government funding of the arts threatens the integrity of the arts.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.8 claim 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.9 in 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 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.10 nations 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.11 peoples behavior is largely determined by forces not of their own making.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.12 governments should offer a free university education to any student who has been admitted to a university but who cannot afford the tuition.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.13 universities should require every student to take a variety of courses outside the student