the relative weight placed on the arts as a factor affecting quality of life.
Thirdly, the author fails to indicate how many cities were included in the survey.
Th more cities included in the survey, the stronger the argument―and vice versa. For
example, if 2,000 cities were surveyed, then City L would rank in the top one percent in
terms of quality of life. On the other hand, if only 14 cities were surveyed then City L
would rank last.
Finally, the authors conclusion depends on the questionable assumption that the
conditions listed by the author have remained unchanged in City L since the survey was
conducted two years ago. Admittedly, had ten years elapsed the argument would be
even weaker. Yet two years is sufficient time for a significant change in the overall
economy, the citys fiscal policies, its financial condition, or its political climate. Any of
these factors can affect the quality of schools, the extent to which art is flourishing, or
the cost of housing.
In conclusion, the author does not adequately support the conclusion. To
strengthen the argument, the author must show that the criteria used in the survey were
the same as the features listed in the conclusion and were weighted in a way that does
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