一、考试指南

　　GMAT作文考两篇作文，一篇是一个是非问题分析(Analysis of an Issue);另一篇作文是一个逻辑问题分析(Analysis of an Argument)。两篇作文各考30分钟，加起来共一个小时。简单地说，第一篇作文是立论，第二篇作文是驳论。

　　1.逻辑问题分析例文

　　The following appeared in a memorandum from the Director of Human Resources to the executive officers of Company X.“Last year, we surveyed our employees on improvements needed at Company X byshavingsthem rank, insgroupsof importance, the issues presented in a list of possible improvements. Improved communications between employees and management was consistently ranked as the issue of highest importance by the employees who responded to the survey. As you know, we have since instituted regular communications sessions conducted by high-level management, which the employees can attend on a voluntary basis. Therefore, it is likely that most employees at Company X now feel that the improvement most needed at the company has been made.”

　　Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative, explanations or counterexamples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.

　　2.是非问题分析例文

　　“Employees should keep their private lives and personal activities as separate as possible from the workplace.”Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

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　　二、课程安排

　　1.教学内容

　　Part One: Analysis of an Argument

　　Case Study 1

　　Case Study 2

　　Case Study 3

　　Case Study 4

　　Part Two: Analysis of an Issue

　　Case Study 1

　　Case Study 2

　　Case Study 3

　　Case Study 4

　　Part Three: Summary

　　1. Language Skills

　　2. Prep Tips

　　2.教学方法

　　(1)案例分析

　　逻辑分析(4个)

　　是非分析(4个)

　　(2)作文的结构和模式

　　(3)论证方法

　　(4)语言问题

　　Part One

　　三、逻辑问题例文分析

　　Case Study 1：

　　The following appeared as part of an article in a daily newspaper.

　　“The computerized onboard warning system that will be installed in commercial airliners will virtually solve the problem of midair plane collisions. One plane’s warning system can receive signals from another’s transponder--a radio set that signals a plane’s course--insgroupsto determine the likelihood of a collision and recommend evasive action.”

　　Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative, explanations or counterexamples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.

　　2分作文:

　　This argument has no information about air collisions. I think most cases happen is new airports because the air traffic is heavy. In this case sound airport control could solve the problem.

　　I think this argument is logically reasonable. Its assumption is that plane collisions are caused by planes that don’t know each others positions. So pilots can do nothing, if they know each other’s position through the system it will solve the problem. If it can provide evidence the problem is lack of knowledge of each other’s positions, it will be more sound and persuasive.More information about air collisions is helpful, (the reason for air collisions)

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