- 解密GRE写作论证思维
- 万炜 高炜松
- 975字
- 2020-06-25 22:17:39
一、GRE写作需要什么样的语言?
官方指南对每个分数段都给出了清晰的要求,我们一起来看一下语言方面的标准。
Analyze an Issue部分
Score 6
In addressing the specific task directions,a 6 response presents a cogent,well-articulated analysis of the issue and conveys meaning skillfully.
·conveys ideas fluently and precisely,using effective vocabulary and sentence variety
·demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English(i. e.,grammar,usage and mechanics),but may have minor errors
Score 5
In addressing the specific task directions,a 5 response presents a generally thoughtful,well-developed analysis of the issue and conveys meaning clearly.
·conveys ideas clearly and well,using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety
·demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors
Score 4
In addressing the specific task directions,a 4 response presents a competent analysis of the issue and conveys meaning with acceptable clarity.
·demonstrates sufficient control of language to express ideas with reasonable clarity
·generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors
Score 3
A 3 response demonstrates some competence in addressing the specific task directions,in analyzing the issue and in conveying meaning,but is obviously flawed.
·has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity
·contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar,usage or mechanics that can interfere with meaning
——摘自The Official Guide to GRE Revised General Test
Analyze an Argument部分
Score 6
In addressing the specific task directions,a 6 response presents a cogent,well-articulated examination of the argument and conveys meaning skillfully.
·conveys ideas fluently and precisely,using effective vocabulary and sentence variety
·demonstrates superior facility with the conventions of standard written English(i. e.,grammar,usage,and mechanics)but may have minor errors
Score 5
In addressing the specific task directions,a 5 response presents a generally thoughtful,well-developed examination of the argument and conveys meaning clearly.
·conveys ideas clearly and well,using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety
·demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors
Score 4
In addressing the specific task directions,a 4 response presents a competent examination of the argument and conveys meaning with acceptable clarity.
·demonstrates sufficient control of language to convey ideas with acceptable clarity
·generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors
Score 3
A 3 response demonstrates some competence in addressing the specific task directions,in examining the argument,and in conveying meaning but is obviously flawed.
·has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity
·contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar,usage,or mechanics that can interfere with meaning
——摘自The Official Guide to GRE Revised General Test
通过对比,大家应该能够看到Issue部分和Argument部分对于语言的要求是一致的,这也是为什么我们把两部分语言放在一起讨论的原因。
高老师的语言水平毫无疑问是skillful的,但我在考场上是做不到skillful的,这也是为什么我几乎每次考试都考5分的原因,我在短短30分钟之内只能保证语言的clarity。如果把5分当作一个很高的分数来看的话,我们至少能意识到,考生们在考场上没有任何理由追求浮夸的语言,只需要做到clarity。
接下来,我们重点谈谈希望大家能够短时间内达到的水平——4分,同时对比我们想要短时间内摆脱的分数——3分。区别是很明显的。4分的学生能够做到acceptable clarity,即虽然语言不是绝对清楚,但是读者还是能够明白考生想要说什么的;相反,3分的语言是obviously flawed,具体来看,这些文章会造成lack of clarity,会interfere with meaning。简而言之,就是会有些时候让人看不懂。
很多同学是否已经意识到自己先前努力的方向出现偏差了。短期内突破GRE语言,我们只需要追求写的内容让人看懂,而不需要写得很“高级”,虽然我也并不认同大部分同学对“高级”语言的判断。