GMAT考试写作指导:Issue写作范文七七
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77.        I strongly agree that true genius is the ability to see beyond conventional modes of
thinking and to suggest new and better ones. This definition properly sets genius apart
from lesser1 instances of critical acumen2, inventiveness or creativity. Under this
definition, a true genius must successfully (1) challenge the assumptions underlying3 a
current paradigm4, and (2) supplant5 the old paradigm with a new, better, and more
fruitful one.
      This two-pronged standard for true genius is aptly illustrated6 by examining the
scientific contribution of the 15th-century astronomer7 Copernicus. Prior to Copernicus,
our view of the universe was governed by the Ptolemaic paradigm of a geocentric
universe, according to which our earth was in a fixed8 position at the center of the
universe, with other heavenly bodies revolving9 around it. Copernicus challenged this
paradigm and its key assumptions by introducing a distinction between real motion and
motion that is merely apparent, in doing so, he satisfied the first requirement of a true
genius.
      Had Copernicus managed to show only that the old view and its assumptions were
problematic, we would not consider him a genius today. Copernicus went on, however,
to develop a new paradigm; he claimed that the earth is rotating while hurtling rapidly
through space, and that other heavenly bodies only appear to revolve10 around the earth.
Moreover, he reasoned that his view about the earth's real motion could explain the
apparent motion of the sun, stars and other planets around the earth. It turned out he was
right; and his theories helped facilitate Galileo's empirical observations, Kepler's laws
of planetary motion, and Newton's gravitational principle.
      To sum up, I find the proposed definition of true genius incisive11 and accurate; and
the example of Copernicus aptly points up the two required elements of true genius
required by the definition.


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1 lesser UpxzJL     
adj.次要的,较小的;adv.较小地,较少地
参考例句:
  • Kept some of the lesser players out.不让那些次要的球员参加联赛。
  • She has also been affected,but to a lesser degree.她也受到波及,但程度较轻。
2 acumen qVgzn     
n.敏锐,聪明
参考例句:
  • She has considerable business acumen.她的经营能力绝非一般。
  • His business acumen has made his very successful.他的商业头脑使他很成功。
3 underlying 5fyz8c     
adj.在下面的,含蓄的,潜在的
参考例句:
  • The underlying theme of the novel is very serious.小说隐含的主题是十分严肃的。
  • This word has its underlying meaning.这个单词有它潜在的含义。
4 paradigm c48zJ     
n.例子,模范,词形变化表
参考例句:
  • He had become the paradigm of the successful man. 他已经成为成功人士的典范。
  • Moreover,the results of this research can be the new learning paradigm for digital design studios.除此之外,本研究的研究成果也可以为数位设计课程建立一个新的学习范例。
5 supplant RFlyN     
vt.排挤;取代
参考例句:
  • Electric cars may one day supplant petrol-driven ones.也许有一天电动车会取代汽油驱动的车。
  • The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。
6 illustrated 2a891807ad5907f0499171bb879a36aa     
adj. 有插图的,列举的 动词illustrate的过去式和过去分词
参考例句:
  • His lecture was illustrated with slides taken during the expedition. 他在讲演中使用了探险时拍摄到的幻灯片。
  • The manufacturing Methods: Will be illustrated in the next chapter. 制作方法将在下一章说明。
7 astronomer DOEyh     
n.天文学家
参考例句:
  • A new star attracted the notice of the astronomer.新发现的一颗星引起了那位天文学家的注意。
  • He is reputed to have been a good astronomer.他以一个优秀的天文学者闻名于世。
8 fixed JsKzzj     
adj.固定的,不变的,准备好的;(计算机)固定的
参考例句:
  • Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗?
  • Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定,我们就不应该随意改变。
9 revolving 3jbzvd     
adj.旋转的,轮转式的;循环的v.(使)旋转( revolve的现在分词 );细想
参考例句:
  • The theatre has a revolving stage. 剧院有一个旋转舞台。
  • The company became a revolving-door workplace. 这家公司成了工作的中转站。
10 revolve NBBzX     
vi.(使)旋转;循环出现
参考例句:
  • The planets revolve around the sun.行星绕着太阳运转。
  • The wheels began to revolve slowly.车轮开始慢慢转动。
11 incisive vkQyj     
adj.敏锐的,机敏的,锋利的,切入的
参考例句:
  • His incisive remarks made us see the problems in our plans.他的话切中要害,使我们看到了计划中的一些问题。
  • He combined curious qualities of naivety with incisive wit and worldly sophistication.他集天真质朴的好奇、锐利的机智和老练的世故于一体。
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