GRE英语作文分类题库(社会类)

时间：2008-01-16 06:28:14

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七 社会类

    1. Such nonmainstream areas of inquiry2 as astrology， fortune-telling， and psychic3 and paranormal pursuits play a vital role in society by satisfying human needs that are not addressed by mainstream1 science.

    2. Society does not place enough emphasis on the intellect-that is， on reasoning and other cognitive4 skills.

    3. It is through the use of logic5 and of precise， careful measurement that we become aware of our progress. Without such tools， we have no reference points to indicate how far we have advanced or retreated.

    4. At various times in the geological past， many species have become extinct as a result of natural， rather than human， processes. Thus， there is no justification6 for society to make extraordinary efforts， especially at a great cost in money and jobs， to save endangered species.

    5. The absence of choices is a circumstance that is very， very rake.

    6. What society has thought to be it greatest social， political， and individual achievements have often resulted in the greatest discontent.

    7. The well-being7 of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority.

    8. Tradition and modernization8 are incompatible9. One must choose between them.

    9. The only responsibility of corporate10 executives， provided they stay within the law， is to make as much money as possible for their companies.

    10. Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system because moral behavior cannot be legislated11.

    11. Scandals-whether in politics， academia， or other areas-can be useful. They focus our attention on problems in ways that no speaker or reformer ever could.

    12. Practicality is now our great ideal， which all powers and talents must serve. Anything that is not obviously practical has little value in today's world.

    13. It is easy to welcome innovation and accept new ideas. What most people find difficult， however， is accepting the way these new ideas are put into practice.

    14. The best way to understand the character of a society is to examine the character of the men and women that the society chooses as its heroes or its heroines.

    15. Progress is best made through discussion among people who have contrasting points of vies.

 


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1 mainstream AoCzh9     
n.（思想或行为的）主流；adj.主流的
参考例句：
  • Their views lie outside the mainstream of current medical opinion.他们的观点不属于当今医学界观点的主流。
  • Polls are still largely reflects the mainstream sentiment.民调还在很大程度上反映了社会主流情绪。
2 inquiry nbgzF     
n.打听，询问，调查，查问
参考例句：
  • Many parents have been pressing for an inquiry into the problem.许多家长迫切要求调查这个问题。
  • The field of inquiry has narrowed down to five persons.调查的范围已经缩小到只剩5个人了。
3 psychic BRFxT     
n.对超自然力敏感的人；adj.有超自然力的
参考例句：
  • Some people are said to have psychic powers.据说有些人有通灵的能力。
  • She claims to be psychic and to be able to foretell the future.她自称有特异功能，能预知未来。
4 cognitive Uqwz0     
adj.认知的，认识的，有感知的
参考例句：
  • As children grow older,their cognitive processes become sharper.孩子们越长越大，他们的认知过程变得更为敏锐。
  • The cognitive psychologist is like the tinker who wants to know how a clock works.认知心理学者倒很像一个需要通晓钟表如何运转的钟表修理匠。
5 logic j0HxI     
n.逻辑(学)；逻辑性
参考例句：
  • What sort of logic is that?这是什么逻辑？
  • I don't follow the logic of your argument.我不明白你的论点逻辑性何在。
6 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。
7 well-being Fe3zbn     
n.安康，安乐，幸福
参考例句：
  • He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
  • My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。
8 modernization nEyxp     
n.现代化，现代化的事物
参考例句：
  • This will help us achieve modernization.这有助于我们实现现代化。
  • The Chinese people are sure to realize the modernization of their country.中国人民必将实现国家现代化。
9 incompatible y8oxu     
adj.不相容的，不协调的，不相配的
参考例句：
  • His plan is incompatible with my intent.他的计划与我的意图不相符。
  • Speed and safety are not necessarily incompatible.速度和安全未必不相容。
10 corporate 7olzl     
adj.共同的，全体的；公司的，企业的
参考例句：
  • This is our corporate responsibility.这是我们共同的责任。
  • His corporate's life will be as short as a rabbit's tail.他的公司的寿命是兔子尾巴长不了。
11 legislated ebfd65d6bc8dedb24c74a4136656eebf     
v.立法，制定法律( legislate的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • Congress has legislated a new minimum wage for workers. 国会制定了一项新的关于工人最低工资的法律。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Most member countries have already legislated against excessive overtime. 大多数成员国均已立法禁止超时加班。 来自辞典例句

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