如何备考GRE写作Issue部分_GRE写作

如何备考GRE写作Issue部分

　　An excellent way to prepare for the Issue task is to practice writing on some of the published topics. There is no best approach: some people prefer to start practicing without regard to the 30-minute time limit; others prefer to take a timed test first and practice within the time limit. Regardless of which approach you take, you should first review the task directions and then follow these steps:

　　Carefully read the claim and the specific instructions and make sure you understand them; if they seem unclear, discuss them with a friend or teacher.

　　Think about the claim and instructions in relation to your own ideas and experiences, to events you have read about or observed and to people you have known; this is the knowledge base from which you will develop compelling reasons and examples in your argument that reinforce, negate or qualify the claim in some way.

　　Decide what position on the issue you want to take and defend.

　　Decide what compelling evidence you can use to support your position.

　　Remember that this is a task in critical thinking and persuasive writing. The most successful responses will explore the complexity of the claim and follow the specific task instructions. As you prepare for the Issue task, you might find it helpful to ask yourself the following questions: