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You are giving your team instructions on how to perform. a new test which is different from the way that the team had performed it previously. The best way to verify that the learn understands what you want is to:

A obtain feedback

B analyze the team's perceptions barriers

C uses gestures in presenting the instructions

D analyze the team's decoding skills

E analyze the team's encoding skills


正确答案：A

117 You are giving your team instructions on how to perform. a new test which is different from the way that the team had performed it previously. The best way to verify that the learn understands what you want is to:

A. obtain feedback

B. analyze the team's perceptions barriers

C. uses gestures in presenting the instructions

D. analyze the team's decoding skills

E. analyze the team's encoding skills


正确答案：A

199 You are giving your team instructions on how to perform. a new test which is different from the way that the team had performed it previously. The best way to verify that the learn understands what you want is to:

A. obtain feedback

B. analyze the team's perceptions barriers

C. uses gestures in presenting the instructions

D. analyze the team's decoding skills

E. analyze the team's encoding skills


正确答案：A

You are right. How do you analyze our weaknesses?

()we put less emphasis on the overall design.

A、 I’m afraid

B、 I tell you

C、 I see


参考答案：A

The author gave an example ____ support of his argument.

A、for

B、to

C、in

D、with


正确答案:C

【新 GRE】Argument 题库This page contains the Argument topics for the Analytical Writing section of the GRE revised General Test. When you take the test, you will be presented with one Argument topic from this pool.Each Argument topic consists of a passage that presents an argument followed by specific task instructions that tell you how to analyze the argument. 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. Woven baskets characterized by a particular distinctive pattern have previously been found only in the immediate vicinity of the prehistoric village of Palea and therefore were believed to have been made only by the Palean people. Recently, however, archaeologists discovered such a “Palean“ basket in Lithos, an ancient village across the Brim River from Palea. The Brim River is very deep and broad, and so the ancient Paleans could have crossed it only by boat, and no Palean boats have been found. Thus it follows that the so-called Palean baskets were not uniquely Palean.Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.2. The following appeared as part of a letter to the editor of a scientific journal.“A recent study of eighteen rhesus monkeys provides clues as to the effects of birth order on an individuals levels of stimulation. The study showed that in stimulating situations (such as an encounter with an unfamiliar monkey), firstborn infant monkeys produce up to twice as much of the hormone cortisol, which primes the body for increased activity levels, as do their younger siblings. Firstborn humans also produce relatively high levels of cortisol in stimulating situations (such as the return of a parent after an absence). The study also found that during pregnancy, first-time mother monkeys had higher levels of cortisol than did those who had had several offspring.“Write a response in which you discuss one or more alternative explanations that could rival the proposed explanation and explain how your explanation(s) can plausibly account for the facts presented in the argument.3. The following appeared as a letter to the editor from a Central Plaza store owner.“Over the past two years, the number of shoppers in Central Plaza has been steadily decreasing while the popularity of skateboarding has increased dramatically. Man、y Central Plaza store owners believe that the decrease in their business is due to the number of skateboard users in the plaza. There has also been a dramatic increase in the amount of litter and vandalism throughout the plaza. Thus, we recommend that the city prohibit skateboarding in Central Plaza、. If skateboarding is prohibited here, we predict that business in Central Plaza will return to its previously high levels.“Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the recommendation is likely to have the predicted result. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the recommendation.4. The following appeared in a letter from a homeowner to a friend.“Of the two leading real estate firms in our t

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A. argument B. disagreement C. mystery D. task


正确答案：C

Which three statements describe the functionality of the DO_KEY built-in?（）

  • A、It accepts both a built-in and a key name as argument. 
  • B、If no key trigger is defined, the specified built-in executes. 
  • C、Its parameter must be specified in upper case, enclosed in single quotation marks. 
  • D、It performs the same task as if you pressed the function key associated with the specified argument. 
  • E、It executes the key trigger that corresponds to the built-in specified as its parameter. 

正确答案:B,D,E

问答题
The following appeared in a memorandum written by the vice president of Nature’s Way, a chain of stores selling health food and other health-related products.　　“Previous experience has shown that our stores are most profitable in areas where residents are highy concerned with leading healthy lives. We should therefore build our next new store in Plalnsville, which has many such residents. Plainsiville merchants report that sales of running shoes and exercise dothiog are at all-time highs. The local health club, which nearly closed five years ago due to lack of business, has more members than ever, and the weight training and aerobics classes are always full. We can even anticipate a new generation of customers: Plainsiville’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a ‘fitness for life’ program, which emphasizes the benefits of regular exercise at an early age.”　　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 examples 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.

正确答案： 【参考范文】
In this memo the vice president of Nature’s Way (NW), a chain of stores selling health food and health-related products, recommends opening a store in Plainesville. To support this recommendation the vice president cites the following facts about Plainesville: (1) sales of exercise shoes and clothing are at all-time highs; (2) the local health club is more popular than ever; and (3) the city’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a fitness program. Close scrutiny of each of these facts, however, reveals that none of them lend credible support to the recommehdation.
First, strong sales of exercise apparel do not necessarily indicate that Plainesville residents would be interested in NW’s products, or that these residents are interested in exercising. Perhaps exercise apparel happens to be fashionable at the moment, or inexpensive compared to other types of clothing. For that matter, perhaps the stronger-than-usual sales are due to increasing sales to tourists. In short, without ruling out other possible reasons for the strong sales the vice president cannot convince me on the basis of them that Plainesville residents are exercising regularly, let alone that they would be interested in buying the sorts of food and other products that NW sells.
Secondly, even if exercise is more popular among Plainesville residents than ever before, the vice president assumes further that people who exercise regularly are also interested in buying health food and health-related products. Yet the memo contains no evidence to support this assumption. Lacking such evidence it is equally possible that aside fron exercising Plainesville residents have little interest in leading a healthy lifestyle. In fact, perhaps as a result of regular exercise they believe they are sufficiently fit and healthy and do not need a heathy diet.
Thirdly, the popularity of the local health club is little indication that NW will earn a profit from a store in Plalnesville. Perhaps club membem live in an area of Plainesville nowhere near feasible sites for a NW store. Or perhaps the club’s primary appeal is as a singles meeting place, and that members actually have little interest in a healthy lifestyle. Besides, even if the club’s members would patronize a NW store these members might be insufficient in number to ensure a profit for the store, especially considering that this health club is the only one in Plainesville.
Fourth, the fact that a certain fitness program is mandatory for Plainesville’s schoolchildren accomplishes nothing toward bolstering the recommendation. Many years must pass before these children will be old enough to make buying decisions when it comes to food and health-related products. Their habits and interests might change radically over time. Besides, mandatory participation is no indication of genuine interest in health or fitness. Moreover, when these children grow older it is entirely possible that they will favor an unhealthy lifestyle—as a reaction to the healthful habits imposed upon them now.
Finally, even assuming that Plainesville residents are strongly interested in eating health foods and health-related products, the recommendation rests on two additional assumptions: (1) that this interest will continue in the foreseeable future, and (2) that Plainesville residents will prefer NW over other merchants that sell similar products. Until the vice president substantiates both assumptions I remain unconvinced that a NW store in Plainesville would be profitable.
In sum, the recommendmion relies on certiain doubtful assumptions that render it unconvincing as it stands. To bolster the recommendation the vice president must provide clear evidence—perhaps by way of a local survey or study—that Plainesville residents who buy and wear exercise apparel, and especially the health club’s members, do in fact exercise regularly, and that these exercisers are likely to buy health foods and health-related products at a NW store. To better assess the recommendation, I would need to know why Plainesville’s health club is popular, and why Plainesville does not contain more health clubs. I would also need to know what competition NW might face in Plainesville.
解析： 暂无解析

问答题
Practice 1Directions: You are asked to write in no less than 150 words about the title of Is It a Good Idea for Poor Students to Live Separately? And you should base your composition on the information given in English below:　　At the beginning of this new semester, a university in Jiangsu Province has found a visible way to help some of its poorer students: It has built some special dormitories for poor students. More than 100 of the school’s relatively poor students are now housed in these buildings. Besides simple facilities, the major difference between these and other dormitories is that the housing costs 500 yuan a year, but in other residence halls students have to pay 1200 yuan.　　1. Do you think this is a good idea to help the poorer students?　　2. Give at least two reasons to support you argument.　　3. Give some suggestions as to how to solve the problem.

正确答案：
【参考范文】
It Is a Good Idea for Poor Students to Live Separately Housing expense is a financial burden for poor students, and reducing the housing cost does help those who are poor. However, I don’t think letting poor students live separately in specially built houses is a good solution to the problem.
Being poor doesn’t mean being inferior, nor does it mean they should be treated differently. Poor students also need respect and equality. Living separately in specially built houses can save them 700 yuan a year, but may add to their depression because an inferior label is placed on them. They may feel that they are different from other schoolmates and they may withdraw themselves into a circle of poor students. Even more seriously, they may develop a feeling of being discriminated against by their schoolmates, their university and the society, and may develop psychological problems.
To solve the problem I think poor students should live together with other students. They can pay the housing fee with the money they earn from their part-time jobs. Student loan is another way to solve the problem. Universities can help poor students get loans from banks to aid the students in a respectful way.
解析： 暂无解析

单选题
Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage?
A

It mentions a puzzling situation, and then describes three approaches people have taken to help understand that situation.

B

It presents an argument for why something took place, and then offers a refutation of that argument.

C

It introduces a past phenomenon and then presents three explanations for why the phenomenon took place.

D

It describes a problem, offers a solution to the problem, and then ofiers reasons why the solution could not work.

E

It offers three explanations for a phenomenon and then summarizes what all three have in common.


正确答案： E
解析：
主旨题。文章首段点明了本文的主要内容，即科技股为什么会崩盘，然后后面的内容分别介绍了两个人对其不同的解释，故本题应选C项。

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考题 问答题The following is a transcript of a statement made by a recording industry executive at an industry conference:　　“The music recording industry is suffering grave economic losses due to the widespread piracy of digital music. This fate was an inevitable result of the industry’s misguided decision to switch from the analogue format of vinyl records to the digital formats used today on compact disks and computer files. Copying a vinyl record requires expensive and bulky machinery, whereas anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can start up a music piracy business. To boost music revenues, the recording industry should switch entirely back to the analogue format of vinyl records. Also, I can state with complete authority that music just sounds better on a vinyl record.”　　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 examples 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.正确答案： 【参考范文】 The recording industry executive argues that in order to stem the tide of economic losses due to digital music piracy, the music recording industry should abandon the digital format entirely in favor of the old analogue format of vinyl records. While the executive does address a significant current problem for the music industry, the logic of his argument and the conclusion he reaches are both fundamentally flawed. Not only do the premises of his argument fail to support adequately his conclusion, but his conclusion would, if implemented, do more harm to the music industry than is currently inflicted by piracy. To begin with, his premises are flawed. It is inaccurate to characterize the effects of digital formats on the music industry as “grave economic losses” when in fact the music industry has reaped far higher revenues by selling music in digital format—primarily compact disks— than it ever earned in the old analogue days of vinyl. Also, his somewhat irrelevant statement that “music just sounds better on vinyl” is supported only by his personal authority, which in this context cannot reasonably be characterized as “complete.” Finally, his assumption that switching to vinyl records will halt music piracy due to technical complications is inherently flawed, because those vinyl records could very easily be recorded onto digital formats and then distributed over the Internet. His chosen solution does not actually solve his specified problem. The executive’s most fundamental error, however, is his failure to distinguish between stopping piracy and boosting revenue. Although his plan of reverting to an obsolete technology might, in a small way, impede the efforts of those who would use digital music unethically, it is more likely that it would result in far greater economic losses to the industry than are currently inflicted by piracy. The industry has switched overwhelmingly to digital formats because they offer a number of benefits both to the industry and to the consumer. For the industry, digital music is easier to produce and far less costly to distribute than bulky vinyl records. For consumers, digital formats such as compact disks and MP3s are far easier to store, sort through, and carry around than older analogue formats. For the whole industry to switch back to vinyl records would be like cutting off its nose to spite its face. For the reasons stated above, the executive’s argument simply does not hold up. If he were truly serious about addressing the problem of digital music piracy, his time would be better spent investigating technological ways to make digital formats more resistant to piracy. This essay would earn a high score in the 5 to 6 range. The writer shows that he understands the argument being presented, but is not convinced by it for a number of reasons. He goes on to point out a series of flaws in the argument, and then to suggest an alternative approach to the question. By pointing out two potentially fatal flaws—the executive’s plan will not necessarily stop piracy, and it may harm the industry more than it can help it—the author presents a compelling case that the executive’s argument is fundamentally flawed.解析： 暂无解析
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考题 问答题The following appeared in a memorandum issued by the swategic planning department at Omifi Inc.　　“Mesa Foods, a manufacturer of snack foods that currently markets its products within a relatively small region of the country, has strong growth potential. Mesa eaioyed a 20 percent increase in profits last year, and its best-selling product, Diabolique Salsa, has had increased sales over each of the past three years. Since Omni Inc. is interested in reaching14-to-25-year olds, the age group that consumes the most snack food, we should buy Mesa Foods, and concentrate in particular on marketing Diabolique Salsa throughout the counlry.”　　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 examples 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.正确答案： 【参考范文】 This Omni. Inc. memorandum recommends that Omni buy snack-food manufacturer Mesa Foods and aggressively promote its brand of salsa nationwide. To support this recommendation the memo relies on the exceptional profitability of Mesa’s salsa during the last three years, along with the fact that Mesa’s overall profits were up last year. However, the recommendation relies on a series of unsubstanliated assumptions, which render it unconvincing as it stands. First of all, the memo indicates that Omni is interested in selling to 14-to-25-year-olds. Accordingly, the argument rests on the assumption that Mesa’s snack foods appeal to this age group. Yet, we are not informed what types of snack foods Mesa manufactures, aside from its salsa. It is entirely possible that Mesa’s foods, including its salsa, appeal primarily to other age groups. If this is the case, the recommended acquisition would not serve Omni’s goal. Secondly, the argument rests on the assumption that in the region where Mesa’s products are sold the preferences of consumers between the ages of 14 and 25 typify nationwide preferences among this age group. If this is not the case, then it is entirely possible that Omni would not sell enough Mesa snack foods, including its salsa, to earn a profit from its Mesa operation. Thus, without more marketing information about the snack-food tastes of 14-to-25-year-olds nationwide it is difficult to asssess the merit of the memo’s recommendation. Even if the memo’s author can substantiate the foregoing assumptions, the author overlooks the possibility that last year’s 20% increase in Mesa’s profits was an aberration, and that in most other years Mesa has not been profitable. Also, the 20% increase might have been due entirely to sales of Mesa’s salsa, and aside from the profit from salsa sales Mesa’s profitability is actually declining. If either is the case, and if Mesa’s salsa does not turn out to be popular among 14-to-25-year-olds across the nation, then Omni is unlikely to profit from the recommended course of action. In conclusion, the recommendation is not well supported. To convince me that the Mesa Foods acquisition would be profitable Omni would need to provide clear statistical evidence that Mesa’s snack foods, and its salsa in particular, would appeal to 14-to-25-year-olds nationwide. To better evaluate the recommendation, I would need more information about Mesa’s profitability over a longer time period, and about the extent to which Mesa’s salsa accounts for any such profitability.解析： 暂无解析
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考题 问答题The following appeared in a memorandum written by the vice president of Nature’s Way, a chain of stores selling health food and other health-related products.　　“Previous experience has shown that our stores are most profitable in areas where residents are highy concerned with leading healthy lives. We should therefore build our next new store in Plalnsville, which has many such residents. Plainsiville merchants report that sales of running shoes and exercise dothiog are at all-time highs. The local health club, which nearly closed five years ago due to lack of business, has more members than ever, and the weight training and aerobics classes are always full. We can even anticipate a new generation of customers: Plainsiville’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a ‘fitness for life’ program, which emphasizes the benefits of regular exercise at an early age.”　　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 examples 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.正确答案： 【参考范文】 In this memo the vice president of Nature’s Way (NW), a chain of stores selling health food and health-related products, recommends opening a store in Plainesville. To support this recommendation the vice president cites the following facts about Plainesville: (1) sales of exercise shoes and clothing are at all-time highs; (2) the local health club is more popular than ever; and (3) the city’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a fitness program. Close scrutiny of each of these facts, however, reveals that none of them lend credible support to the recommehdation. First, strong sales of exercise apparel do not necessarily indicate that Plainesville residents would be interested in NW’s products, or that these residents are interested in exercising. Perhaps exercise apparel happens to be fashionable at the moment, or inexpensive compared to other types of clothing. For that matter, perhaps the stronger-than-usual sales are due to increasing sales to tourists. In short, without ruling out other possible reasons for the strong sales the vice president cannot convince me on the basis of them that Plainesville residents are exercising regularly, let alone that they would be interested in buying the sorts of food and other products that NW sells. Secondly, even if exercise is more popular among Plainesville residents than ever before, the vice president assumes further that people who exercise regularly are also interested in buying health food and health-related products. Yet the memo contains no evidence to support this assumption. Lacking such evidence it is equally possible that aside fron exercising Plainesville residents have little interest in leading a healthy lifestyle. In fact, perhaps as a result of regular exercise they believe they are sufficiently fit and healthy and do not need a heathy diet. Thirdly, the popularity of the local health club is little indication that NW will earn a profit from a store in Plalnesville. Perhaps club membem live in an area of Plainesville nowhere near feasible sites for a NW store. Or perhaps the club’s primary appeal is as a singles meeting place, and that members actually have little interest in a healthy lifestyle. Besides, even if the club’s members would patronize a NW store these members might be insufficient in number to ensure a profit for the store, especially considering that this health club is the only one in Plainesville. Fourth, the fact that a certain fitness program is mandatory for Plainesville’s schoolchildren accomplishes nothing toward bolstering the recommendation. Many years must pass before these children will be old enough to make buying decisions when it comes to food and health-related products. Their habits and interests might change radically over time. Besides, mandatory participation is no indication of genuine interest in health or fitness. Moreover, when these children grow older it is entirely possible that they will favor an unhealthy lifestyle—as a reaction to the healthful habits imposed upon them now. Finally, even assuming that Plainesville residents are strongly interested in eating health foods and health-related products, the recommendation rests on two additional assumptions: (1) that this interest will continue in the foreseeable future, and (2) that Plainesville residents will prefer NW over other merchants that sell similar products. Until the vice president substantiates both assumptions I remain unconvinced that a NW store in Plainesville would be profitable. In sum, the recommendmion relies on certiain doubtful assumptions that render it unconvincing as it stands. To bolster the recommendation the vice president must provide clear evidence—perhaps by way of a local survey or study—that Plainesville residents who buy and wear exercise apparel, and especially the health club’s members, do in fact exercise regularly, and that these exercisers are likely to buy health foods and health-related products at a NW store. To better assess the recommendation, I would need to know why Plainesville’s health club is popular, and why Plainesville does not contain more health clubs. I would also need to know what competition NW might face in Plainesville.解析： 暂无解析
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考题 问答题题目要求:　　In this part of the test, the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the task prompt, an example of which is below, and then about two minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that, the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.Practice 1　　For two or three candidates　　I’m going to describe a situation.　　Your company is going to rent offices. Talk together about the topics you could include when you decide to rent offices. Decide which 3 topics you think are most important.　　* three minutes for groups of three candidates　　Prompt material　　Topics to include　　●Location　　●Cost　　●Transportation　　Follow-up questions:　　(l) Are facilities important when renting office? (Why? / Why not? )　　(2) Do you think security system should be safe? (Why? / Why not? )　　(3) Why do big companies also choose big office buildings? (Why? / Why not? )正确答案： 【参考范例】 A: You see. Our company is thinking about renting offices. What do you think should be taken into consideration before making a decision? B: I think first we should consider the location. The offices should be better in the commercial area of the city, for it is easier for our company to be found and to exchange information with other companies in the area. A: You are right. A good location will allow a company to do business more efficiently. B: Moreover, I think cost is another factor that we need to consider. If the location is in the commercial area, the cost of renting may be very high. A: That’s true. If the cost of the location is too high, it will certainly exceed the company’s budget. But if the price is reasonable, we can take it. After all, the cost should be on the average of the city. B: Absolutely. What about the transportation? A: The location should have good transport connection, and the transportation should be very convenient, linking the bus stop, subway, high way, the airport or the harbor. Then, the customers can get to our company without too much difficulty. .解析： 暂无解析
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