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For an argumentative essay to be effective, it must contain certain elements that will persuade the readers to see things from your perspective. For this reason, you must take a few minutes to plan and prepare before you jump into writing an argument essay. You should

A. Find a debatable point
B. Consider both sides of your topic and take a position
C. Gather evidence
D. All of them

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Which statement is true about an argumentative essay?

An argumentative essay is an essay in which you agree or disagree with an issue.
B. You should use reasons to support your opinion.
C. Your goal is to convince your reader that your opinion is right.
D. None of them.

The following is a letter, read it carefully and choose the correct answers.Dear Mom,Thanks for having me over last weekend to continue our discussion. I think we are close to an understanding, but I’m still a bit discouraged by your response. Even though you didn’t come right out and say it, you let me know just how you feel. I know how much you want me to be an independent adult, living on my own. I’m working toward this goal but need to move home for a while. It seems that Dad and Sheila welcome the idea, but I have to convince you. So here goes.First, you still need a lot of help around the house, and you know me: Housework is my favorite pastime. Dad and Sheila are such slobs, and you spend a lot of time cleaning up after them that you could be using for something more interesting. What about that drawing class you always talk about? Take it! Let me keep house! I might even be able to teach Dad and Sis to pick up after themselves for a change.Second, since I got my new job, I can help with the budget. I won’t be paying $850 a month to rent an apartment, so I’d be glad to give half that amount to you and Dad as rent. I could also buy my own food or give you a percentage toward your grocery bill. If I do contribute in these ways, I could still save close to $600 every month so that I can start college in the fall of next year. Since your house is close to my job, I could walk to work and save the gas money, which is killing me right now.Third, I don’t have a boyfriend anymore, and furthermore, I don’t want one for a long time to come. You won’t have to worry about my relationships this year. As I told you this weekend, I need to get serious about my future and get ready to go to school.Despite these huge advantages, I know you’ll say the same old thing: “Lisa, you’re 34. When are you going to settle down on your own and stop moving back home? This is the sixth time in 10 years.” The point, Mom, is that this time I’m preparing for the future. I think I’m finally growing up and realizing what it takes. This will be the last time—I promise. Just think: When I go off to college, Sheila will be a high school graduate, and we can go to school together. You and Dad will finally be empty nesters. Won’t that be fun? Please give it some more thought, Mom. How can you say no?Love,Lisa

A.In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “The point, Mom, is that this time I’m preparing for the future. I think I’m finally growing up and realizing what it takes. This will be the last time—I promise. Just think: When I go off to college, Sheila will be a high school graduate, and we can go to school together. You and Dad will finally be empty nesters. Won’t that be fun? Please give it some more thought, Mom. How can you say no?” can be viewed as rebuttals to the opposing arguments.
B. In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “I’m working toward this goal but need to move home for a while. It seems that Dad and Sheila welcome the idea, but I have to convince you” can be viewed as a clear thesis statement.
C.In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “Thanks for having me over last weekend to continue our discussion. I think we are close to an understanding, but I’m still a bit discouraged by your response. Even though you didn’t come right out and say it, you let me know just how you feel” can be viewed as an explanation of the issue.
D.In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “Despite these huge advantages, I know you’ll say the same old thing: “Lisa, you’re 34. When are you going to settle down on your own and stop moving back home? This is the sixth time in 10 years” can be viewed as a summary of the opposing arguments.

Identify and check the statements that can not be developed as an argument.

A. The generation gap between parents and their teenage children is widening.
B. Smoking should be banned in workplace.
C. The greenhouse effect has significantly affected the environment.
D. "Home” means different things to different people.
E. More effective measures should be adopted to crack down on(处罚、 制裁) cyber crime.

For the following argumentative topics of A “Marijuana should be considered illegal”and B “Selling and using marijuana in public places should be considered illegal”, B is better, for A is too general.

A. 对
B. 错

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