2012gre写作例子：GRE作文范文大全（29）
GRE作文是中国学生比较头痛的，经常准备很多时间最后还是只得到3.5。我之所以得到6分，个人认为我的文风比较淳朴扎实，有科学性，写的思路比较广(正、反、特)，字数也比较多(I800+、A700+)。
To support the statement the speaker might point out the three ostensible functions of the art
critic. First, critics can help us understand and interpret art; a critic who is familiar with a
particular artist and his or her works might have certain insights about those works that the
layperson would not. Secondly, a critic's evaluation of an art work serves as a filter, which
helps us determine which art is worth our time and attention. For example, a new novel by a
best-selling author might nevertheless be an uninspired effort, and if the critic can call our
attention to this fact we gain time to seek out more worthwhile literature to read. Thirdly, a critic
can provide feedback for artists; and constructive criticism, if taken to heart, can result in better
work.
However, reflecting on these three functions makes clear that the art critic actually offers
very little to society. The first function is better accomplished by docents and teachers, who are
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more able to enhance a layperson's appreciation and understanding of art by providing an
objective, educated interpretation of it. Besides, true appreciation of art occurs at the moment
we encounter art; it is the emotional, even visceral impact that art has on our senses, spirits,
and souls that is the real value of art. A critic can actually provide a disservice by distracting us
from that experience.
The critic's second function that of evaluator who filters out bad art from the worthwhile is
one that we must be very wary of. History supports this caution. In the role of judge, critics
have failed us repeatedly. Consider, for example, Voltaire's rejection of Shakespeare as
barbaric because he did not conform to neo-classical principles of unity. Or, consider the
complete dismissal of Beethoven's music by the esteemed critics of his 6me. The art critic's
judgment is limited by the narrow confines of old and established parameters for evaluation.
Moreover, critical judgment is often misguided by the ego; thus its value is questionable in any
event.
I turn finally to the critic's third function: to provide useful feedback to artists. The value of
this function is especiaUy suspect. Any artist, or anyone who has studied art, would agree that
true art is the product of the artist's authentic passion, a manifestation of the artist's unique
creative impulse, and a creation of the artist's spirit. If art were shaped by the concern for
integrating feedback from ali criticism, it would become a viable craft, but at the same time
would cease to be art.
In sum, none of the ostensible functions of the critic are of much value at all, let alone of
lasting value, to society. On the other hand, the artist, through works of art, provides an
invaluable and unique mirror of the culture of the time during which the work was produced a
mirror for the artist's contemporaries and for future generations to gaze into for insight and
appreciation of history. The art critic in a subordinate role, more often than not, does a
disservice to society by obscuring this mirror.
Issue 58
"Most people recognize the benefits of individuality, but the fact is that personal economic
success requires conformity." 感谢您阅读《GRE作文范文大全（29） 》一文，查字典出国留学网()编辑部希望本文能帮助到您。GRE作文是中国学生比较头痛的，经常准备很多时间最后还是只得到3.5。我之所以得到6分，个人认为我的文风比较淳朴扎实，有科学性，写的思路比较广(正、反、特)，字数也比较多(I800+、A700+)。
Personal economic success might be due either to one's investment strategy or to one's
work or career. With respect to the former, non-conformists with enough risk tolerance and
patience invariably achieve more success than conformists. With respect to the latter, while
non-conformists are more likely to succeed in newer industries where markets and technology
are in constant flux, conformists are more likely to succeed in traditional service industries
ensconced in systems and regulations.
Regarding the sort of economic success that results from investing one's wealth, the
principles of investing dictate that those who seek risky investments in areas that are out of
favor with the majority of investors ultimately reap higher returns than those who follow the
crowd. It is conformists who invest, along with most other investors, in areas that are currently
the most profitable, and popular. However, popular investments tend to be overpriced, and in
the long run their values will come down to reasonable levels. As a result, given enough time
conformists tend to reap lower rewards from their investments than nonconformists do.
Turning to the sort of economic success that one achieves by way of one's work, neither
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conformists nor non-conformists necessarily achieve greater success than the other group. In
consumer-driven industries, where innovation, product differentiation and creativity are crucial
to lasting success, non-conformists who take unique approaches tend to recognize emerging
trends and to rise above their peers. For example, Ted Tumer's departure from the traditional
format of the other television networks, and the responsiveness of Amazon's Jeff Bezos to
burgeoning Internet commerce, propelled these two non-conformists into leadership positions
in their industries. Particularly in technology industries, where there are no conventional
practices or ways of thinking to begin with, people who cling to last year's paradigm, or to the
status quo in general, are soon left behind by coworkers and competing firms.
However, in traditional service industries--such as fnance, accounting, insurance, legal
services, and health care--personal economic success comes not to non-conformists but
rather to those who can work most effectively within the constraints of established practices,
policies and regulations. Of course, a clever idea for structuring a deal, or a creative legal
maneuver, might play a role in winning smaller battles along the way. But such tac-tics are
those of conformists who are playing by the same ground rules as their peers; winners are just
better at the game.
In conclusion, non-conformists with sufficient risk tolerance and patience are invariably the
most successful investors in the long run. When it comes to careers, however, while
non-conformists tend to be more successful in technology- and consumer-driven industries,
traditionalists are the winners in system-driven industries pervaded by policy, regulation, and
bureaucracy.
Issue 59
"The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority."
The speaker asserts that when many people question authority society is better off. While I
contend that certain forms of disobedience can be harmful to any society, I agree with the
speaker otherwise. In fact, I would go further by contending that society's well-being depends
on challenges to authority, and that when it comes to political and legal authority, these
challenges must come from many people.
Admittedly, when many people question authority some societal harm might result, even if a
social cause is worthy. Mass resistance to authority can escalate to violent protest and rioting,
during which innocent people are hurt and their property damaged and destroyed. The fallout
from the 1992 Los Angeles riots aptly illustrates this point. The "authority" which the rioters
sought to challenge was that of the legal justice system which acquitted police officers in the
beating of Rodney King. The means of challenging that authority amounted to flagrant
disregard for criminal law on a mass scale--by way of looting, arson, and even deadly assault. 感谢您阅读《GRE作文范文大全（29） 》一文，查字典出国留学网()编辑部希望本文能帮助到您。GRE作文是中国学生比较头痛的，经常准备很多时间最后还是只得到3.5。我之所以得到6分，个人认为我的文风比较淳朴扎实，有科学性，写的思路比较广(正、反、特)，字数也比较多(I800+、A700+)。
This violent challenge to authority resulted in a financially crippled community and, more
broadly, a turning back of the clock with respect to racial tensions across America.
While violence is rarely justifiable as a means of questioning authority, peaceful challenges
to political and legal authority, by many people, are not only justifiable but actually necessary
when it comes to enhancing and even preserving society's well-being. In particular, progress in
human rights depends on popular dissension. It is not enough for a charismatic visionary like
Gandhi or King to call for change in the name of justice and humanity; they must have the
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support of many people in order to effect change. Similarly, in a democracy citizens must
respect timeless legal doctrines and principles, yet at the same time question the fairness and
relevance of current laws. Otherwise, our laws would not evolve to reflect changing societal
values. It is not enough for a handful of legislators to challenge the legal status quo; ultimately
it is up to the electorate at large to call for change when change is needed for the well-being of
society.
Questioning authority is also essential for advances in the sciences. Passive acceptance of
prevailing principles quells innovation, invention, and discovery, all of which clearly benefit any
society. In fact, the very notion of scientific progress is predicated on rigorous scientific
inquiry--in other words, questioning of authority. History is replete with scientific discoveries
that posed challenges to political, religious, and scientific authority. For example, the theories
of a sun-centered solar system, of humankind's evolution from other life forms, and of the
rdativity of time and space, clearly flew in the face of "authoritative" scientific as well as
religious doctrine of their time. Moreover, when it comes to science a successful challenge to
authority need not come from a large number of people. The key contributions of a few
individuals---like Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Darwin, Einstein, and Hawking---often suffice.
Similarly, in the arts, people must challenge established styles and forms rather than imitate
them; otherwise, no gemtinely new art would ever emerge, and society would be worse off.
And again, it is not necessary that a large number of people pose such challenges; a few key
individuals can have a profound impact. For instance, modern ballet owes much of what is new
and exciting to George Ballanchine, who by way of his improvisational techniques posed a
successful challenge to established traditions. And modern architecture arguably owes its
existence to the founders of Germany's Bauhaus School of Architecture, which challenged
certain "authoritative" notions about the proper objective, and resulting design, of public
buildings.
To sum up, in general I agree that when many people question authority the well-being of
society is enhanced. Indeed, advances in government and law depend on challenges to the
status quo by many people. Nevertheless, to ensure a net benefit rather than harm, the means
of such challenges must be peaceful ones.
Issue 60
"It is the artist, not the critic,* who gives society something of lasting value."
*a person who evaluates works of art, such as novels, films, music, paintings, etc.
This statement asserts that art, not the art critic, provides something of lasting value to
society. I strongly agree with the statement. Although the critic can help us understand and
appreciate art, more often than not, critique is either counterproductive to achieving the
objective of art or altogether irrelevant to that objective.
To support the statement the speaker might point out the three ostensible functions of the art
critic. First, critics can help us understand and interpret art; a critic who is familiar with a
particular artist and his or her works might have certain insights about those works that the
layperson would not. Secondly, a critic's evaluation of an art work serves as a filter, which
helps us determine which art is worth our time and attention. For example, a new novel by a
best-selling author might nevertheless be an uninspired effort, and if the critic can call our
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attention to this fact we gain time to seek out more worthwhile literature to read. Thirdly, a critic
can provide feedback for artists; and constructive criticism, if taken to heart, can result in better
work. 感谢您阅读《GRE作文范文大全（29） 》一文，查字典出国留学网()编辑部希望本文能帮助到您。