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1、pool of issue topicsPool of Issue TopicsThis page contains the Issue topics for the Analytical Writing section of the GRE revised General Test. When you take the test, you will be presented with one Issue topic from this pool.Each Issue topic consists of an issue statement or statements followed by

2、specific 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

3、 important to read your test topic and its specific task directions carefully and respond to the wording as it appears in the actual test.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

4、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

5、.When asked about peoples reliance on technology in solving problems, the vast majority of people say that the ability of human beings thinking will be deteriorated. But I think a bit differently as technology really does well to our life. Why technology wont deteriorate our ability in thinking? For

6、 one thing, technology has provided us so much information which enables us to think deeper and reasonable. Suppose that even if we think independently and come up with a solution individually, but when we look back to the data that we gathered, it turns out to be wrong, and the problem is still not

7、 solved, all the independent and individual thinking turns out to be useless. While with the help of technology, we can get the latest result of researches at a time and eradicate the traditional false opinions on some problems. That is to say, technology helps us to think more accurately and effici

8、ently.For another, the ability of thinking of human being is not determined by the development of technology. It is generally acknowledged that human beings thinking develops with growing up. The more a person learns from his life, the better and deeper understanding he will get. And technology just

9、 can be taken as one way that people solve problems. There are many other ways that people solve problems, for example, books, museums, TVs, etc. Technology develops fast recently, and has its advantages in peoples problem solving. Whats more, different people favor various kinds of ways of solving

10、a problem. Technology may work well on one, but not the other. All in all, human beings have a superb brain which cannot be substituted by technology. Even though people refer to internet in solving problems more often, individuals still need to judge and balance issues well and properly. Technology

11、 is invented by and only a tool of human beings, we are not supposed to be the slaves of it. It is supposed that we use the technology to enhance our ability of thinking, rather than let our thinking ability deteriorated.To understand the most important characteristics of a society, one must study i

12、ts major cities.When it comes to understand the most significant characteristics of a society, some people believe that major cities must be studied. Others argue that the opposite is true. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but I tend to prefer the latter. The answer to this problem in

13、volves many factors. For one thing, not only major cities reflect the most significant characteristics of a society, but also minor ones. When China is supposed to enter the WTO, many say that China should enter in the position of a developed country. But our president invited the directors to our m

14、iddle and western areas. They witnessed the poor and miserable life that Chinese people are still suffering from. Then they decided China enter WTO in the position of an “under-developed country”. Here is the question, when we view the country situation of China, should we view the major cities or m

15、inor ones? It is apparently that the minor ones occupy the majority and it is truly the representation of China. That is to say, no matter the major ones or minor ones, the majority ones should be taken into consideration.For another, cities are changing as time passes. . Still another .Write a resp

16、onse 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 s

17、hape your position.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 su

18、re to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.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

19、 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.Claim: Governments must ensure that their major cities receive the financial support they need in order to thrive.Reason: It is primari

20、ly 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.A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum unt

21、il 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 o

22、r would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.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 a

23、rts.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.Claim: In any fieldbusiness, politics, education, governmen

24、tthose 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.In any field of

25、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 dev

26、eloping 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.Nations should pass laws to preserve any remaining wilderness areas in their natural state, even if these areas could be develop

27、ed 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

28、 position.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

29、ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.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 vie

30、ws 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.Universities should require every student to take a varie

31、ty of courses outside the students 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.A

32、 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 consequences of implementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.Educational 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 agr