GMAT考试写作指导:Argument范文二九
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89.        This advertisement for "How to Write a Screenplay..." concludes that a writer is
more likely to be successful by writing original screenplays than by writing books. The
ad's reasoning is based on two claims: (1) the average film tends to be more profitable
than even best-selling books, and (2) film producers are more likely to make movies
based on original screenplays than on books because in recent years the films that have
sold the most tickets have usually been based on original screenplays. I find the ad
unconvincing, on three grounds.
      First, the mere1 fact that ticket sales in recent years for screenplay-based movies
have exceeded those for book-based movies is insufficient2 evidence to conclude that
writing screenplays now provides greater financial opportunity for writers. Ticket-sale
statistics from only a few recent years are not necessarily a good indicator3 of future
trends. It is possible that fees paid by movie studios for screenplays might decrease in
the future relative to those for book rights. Moreover. the argument is based on number
of ticket sales, not on movie-studio profits or writer's Sees. It is possible that studio
profits and writer fees have actually been greater recently for book-based movies than
for those based on original screenplays.
      Another problem with the ad is that it assumes a writer must make an either-or
choice from the outset between writing books and writing screenplays. The argument
fails to rule out the possibility that a writer engage in both types of writing as well as
other types. In fact. a writer may be more successful by doing so. Writing in various
genres4 might improve one's effectiveness in each of them. Also, writing a book may be
an effective first step to producing a screenplay. In any event, the ad provides no
justification5 for the mutually exclusive choice it imposes on the writer.
      A third problem with the ad is its ambiguous use of the word "successful." The
argument simply equates6 success with movie ticket sales. However, many writers may
define writing success in other terms, such as intellectual or artistic7 fulfillment. The ad's
advice that writing screenplays is the best way to achieve writing success ignores other
definitions of success.
      In conclusion, this quick pitch for a book is based on simplistic assumptions about
ticket sales and writer fees, and on an overly narrow definition of success in writing. To
better evaluate this argument, at the very least we would need to know the number of
years the cited statistic was based on, and the extent to which ticket sales reflect movie
studio profits and writer fees


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1 mere rC1xE     
adj.纯粹的;仅仅,只不过
参考例句:
  • That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
  • It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。
2 insufficient L5vxu     
adj.(for,of)不足的,不够的
参考例句:
  • There was insufficient evidence to convict him.没有足够证据给他定罪。
  • In their day scientific knowledge was insufficient to settle the matter.在他们的时代,科学知识还不能足以解决这些问题。
3 indicator i8NxM     
n.指标;指示物,指示者;指示器
参考例句:
  • Gold prices are often seen as an indicator of inflation.黃金价格常常被看作是通货膨胀的指标。
  • His left-hand indicator is flashing.他左手边的转向灯正在闪亮。
4 genres f90f211700b6afeaafe2f8016ddfad3d     
(文学、艺术等的)类型,体裁,风格( genre的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Novel and short story are different genres. 长篇小说和短篇小说是不同的类别。
  • But confusions over the two genres have a long history. 但是类型的混淆,古已有之。 来自汉英文学 - 散文英译
5 justification x32xQ     
n.正当的理由;辩解的理由
参考例句:
  • There's no justification for dividing the company into smaller units. 没有理由把公司划分成小单位。
  • In the young there is a justification for this feeling. 在年轻人中有这种感觉是有理由的。
6 equates 7b5a7f0640b2cedfd39d5d5473d911d4     
v.认为某事物(与另一事物)相等或相仿( equate的第三人称单数 );相当于;等于;把(一事物) 和(另一事物)等同看待
参考例句:
  • He equates success with material wealth. 他认为成功等同于物质财富。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • This equates to increased and vigor, better sleep and sharper mental acuity. 也就是说可以起到增强活力,改善睡眠,提高心智的作用。 来自互联网
7 artistic IeWyG     
adj.艺术(家)的,美术(家)的;善于艺术创作的
参考例句:
  • The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
  • These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。
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