2005年3月SAT写作真题及要点解答25960.pdf

小马过河国际教育 2005 年 3 月 SAT 写作真题及要点解答1.Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and assignment below:(2005.3)We must seriously question the idea of majority rule.The majority grinned and jeered whenColumbussaid the world was round.The majority threw him into a dungeon for his discoveries.Whereis the logicin the notion that the opinion held by a majority of people should have the power to influenceourdecisions?Adapted from James A.Reed,“Majority Rule”Assignment:Is the opinion of the majorityin government or in any other circumstancesapoor guide?Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue.Support yourposition withreasoning and examples taken from your reading,studies,experience,or observation.2.Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and assignment below:(2005.3)Given the importance of human creativity,one would think it should have a high priority amongourconcerns.But if we look at the reality,we see a different picture.Basic scientific researchis minimized infavor of immediate practical applications.The arts are increasingly seen as dispensableluxuries.Yet ascompetition heats up around the globe,exactly the opposite strategy is needed.小马过河国际教育 Assignment:Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today?Plan and write an essayin whichyou develop your point of view on this issue.Support your position with reasoning and examplestakenfrom your reading,studies,experience,or observation.3.Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and assignment below:(2005.3)Even scientists know that absolute objectivity has yet to be attained.It is the same forabsolute truth.But,as many news reporters have observed,the idea of objectivity as a guiding principle is toovaluable to beabandoned.Without it,the pursuit of knowledge is hopelessly lost.Adapted from“Focusing Our Values”,Nieman ReportAssignment:Are people better at making observations,discoveries,and decisions if theyremainneutral and impartial?Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view onthis issue.Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading,studies,experience,orobservation.4.Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and assignment below:(2005.3)If you think that what you do is your own business,you are wrong.In this world your conductaffects notonly you but the conduct of other people as well.If you behave in a way that is consideredunacceptable小马过河国际教育 and other people copy your behavior,you are responsible for the consequences.Adapted from Margaret Banning,“Letter to Susan”Assignment:Is a person responsible,through the example he or she sets,for the behaviorof otherpeople?Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue.Supportyourposition with reasoning and examples taken from your reading,studies,experience,orobservation.