GRE范文及赏析Argument109智课网.pdf

智课网GRE 备考资料 GRE 官方写作题库Argument 109 The following appeared in a memorandum from the general manager of KNOW radio station: KNOW should shift its programming from rock-and-roll music to a continuous news format. There are a number of reasons why: the number of older people in our listening area has increased dramatically, while the total number of our listeners has recently declined, music stores in our area report decreased sales of recorded music and continuous news stations in neighboring cities have been very successful. Furthermore, a survey taken just before the recent election shows that locals are interested in becoming better informed about politics. 【满分范文赏析】 This memo recommends that KNOW radio station shift from rock-and-roll (RR) music programming to all-news programming based on a number of reasons. As the manager indicates, the total number of KNOW listeners are decreasing in number while the number of older people in KNOWs listening area is increasing. The manager also points out that area sales of music recordings are in decline. Furthermore, the manager cites a recent survey that indicates local residents are interested in becoming better informed about politics. The manager also points out that a radio station in a similar situation shifted their programming and met with great success. While the recommendation seems to be well supported, there are too many unproven assumptions here. 【此段结构】 本段采用了标准的 Argument 开头段结构，即：C – E - F 的开头结构，首句概括原文的 C(Conclusion)。接下来的一句话概括了原文为了支持他的结论所引用的 E(Evidence)。最后尾句 中给出开头段到正文段的过渡句，指出原文在逻辑上存在 F(Flaw)。 【此段功能】 本段作为 Argument 开头段，具体功能就在发起攻击。首先，概括原文的结论：manager 推 荐 KNOW 电台把摇滚乐节目换成新闻节目。接下来分别列举了原文为了支持这个结论引用的 四个证据：一是 KNOW 的总听众数量减少而老年听众数量增加，二是唱片在此地的销量下降， 三是最近调查