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of their argumentative essays. What a students may feel is a well-written argumentative essay can receive a falling grade if certain measures aren’t taken to ensure that the opinions of the writer don’t sink into his/her work.
Although an argumentative essay is likely developed because of a certain opinion that the writer holds, no actual opinions can be included. An argumentative essay is a composition of credible facts and research about a subject which supports the argument of the writer, but that aren’t opinion-based. This means that although the writer might be using an opinion or belief as a springboard for his/her argument, that argument has to be solidly backed by more than just those opinions and beliefs.
Argumentative essays are often on controversial topics. This makes sense because, after all, if everyone agrees on a topic, there’s little to argue about. After reading an argumentative essay, the reader might continue to disagree with the argument of the writer, but the point of the paper isn’t to convince the reader that the writer is right, but to present a well-rounded, logical, and rational discussion of the topic.
An argumentative essay never says ―I believe or I think,‖ but, instead, makes affirmative and definitive statements such as ―Funding for the nation’s financial foundation.‖ Once the statement , or thesis, has been made, the rest of the credible evidence that backs up the statement and explaining how, indeed, the evidence does support the statement. It isn’t good enough to merely present the facts. The writer must tell the reader how those facts support the thesis.
In addition to presenting credible evidence that back up the thesis, a student has to ensure that the argumentative essay is written in a credible tone. Argumentative reports should never sound as if they’re lecturing the reader or belittling anyone who holds a position contrary to that presented. An argumentative report should instead present the facts in a way as unemotional as possible in order to appear trustworthy, professional, and, above all, credible. 32. According to the passage, it’s most important for students to __________ .
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A. tell the facts from the opinion C. expose their opinions clearly B. base their argument on facts D. combine their beliefs with facts 33. The writer thinks an argumentative essay is intended to _________ . A. prove the writer is right C. Expose what you think of B. the reader must agree to the topic D. show your argument is reasonable 34. The underlined part is intended to show that _______ . A. your subjective viewpoint is necessary C. your standpoint is objective and exact B. making money is important for a state D. you should have adequate evidences 35. This passage is intended to tell the readers ___________ . A. how to write an argumentative essay C. how to reason with other people 第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To keep your business running like a well-oiled machine, every part must work harmoniously with the others. 36 If they can't work together in harmony, productivity is reduced. Fortunately, there are many methods that can help businesses achieve closer employee cooperation and promote teamwork in the office.
Make strict company policies. 37 Add key points to address each type of workplace plan that requires teamwork and cooperation. Include detailed information about the consequences of breaking the rules. Have your employees review and sign the policy.
38 Now matter how firm and clearly defined your company policy may be, if you as the employer don't abide by it your staff may follow in your footsteps. For instance, if you plan
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group projects, meetings and assignments but are consistently absent, your employees may not take such team activities very seriously. So you must observe company rules.
Organize team building games. They’ll help develop and increase employee cooperation in the workplace. Performing casual exercises provides an enjoyable environment in which they’ll learn to cooperate. 39 Your participation sets the initial tone for cooperating in the workplace.
40 Though the ability to work independently is a valuable quality, creating a sense of dependency on one another can considerably elevate the level of employee cooperation in the workplace. By creating small work groups in which employees are expected to complete assignments as a unit, each person relies on the others to complete the job successfully.
A. Dismiss those who don’t know how to work as a team.
B. You should participate in team building activities with your staff. C. The same holds true for your employees. D. Set a good example.
E. Encourage employees to exchange their positions. F. Reform you company policy to clarify your expectations. G. Create work groups to encourage teamwork and dependency. 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上把该项涂黑。
Almost all the educated know what the word academy means. Yet, few know how it came into 41 . In Greek myths, Helen was a beauty. She was so 42 that all the men in Greece
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was willing to 43 her. In her teens, she was married to Menelaus, who 44 became king of Sparta.
One day, Paris, prince of Troy was sent to visit Sparta. As the hostess, Helen 45 him. Paris was deeply attracted by her beauty, so he took her back to Troy 46 , which led to the Troy War. Having fought for ten years, the Greek won the war by 47 a plot which is famous as the Troy Horse. So Helen was 48 back to Sparta.
However, one day, Theseus, an Athenian hero who also came back with 49 from the Troy War, saw Helen. He was attracted by her beauty and took her away by force. Helen’s two brother 50 every corner of Greece and finally learned that their sister was 51 in Athens. They came to the city gate with a great army and 52 the Athenians to give back Helen or they would destroy the city. At the 53 moment, a farmer named Akademos came out 54 and pointed out the spot where Helen was hidden. To 55 his courage, all the Athenian gods watched his olive garden in 56 . So his olive garden was named after his name and 57 forever.
Later, Plato, the great philosopher, gave 58 to his students in the olive garden. Evince since, academy was used to 59 to the place where Plato gave lectures. In the 16th century, British borrowed the word from French and 60 the modern meanings to it. 41. A. assistance 42. A. sensitive 43. A. fight for 44. A. apparently 45. A. obtained 46. A. externally 47. A. applying B. existence B. incredible B. write to B. obviously B. entertained B. casually B. engaging C. resistance C. confident C. make for C. eventually C. contained C. typically C. managing D. experience D. attractive D. adapt to D. essentially D. maintained D. secretly D. committing 12
