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I want to know the explanation of these answers from official GRE power preparation. 1. Which of the following CAN Not be a factor of 2^n.3^k where n & k are positive integers? 6 8 27 42 54 2. If 72.42=k(24+n/100) where k & n are +ve & n 17 16 15 14 13 3. A thin strip of binding 30 feet long just fits around the perimeter of rectangular rug that covers an area of 54 square feet Which is greater: The lenght of the longer side of the rug 10 Please help my exam is tomorrow.

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This is a difficult issue. Waiting for your feedback. The speaker claims that learning for learning's sake is no longer a valid concept; according to the speaker's opinion, modern education should have specific, clear purposes, rather than education for education. Though I agree with the speaker partially concerning the need of clearer purposes and objectives for education, I don't think learning for learning is an outdated concept. Illiteracy is still a problem in our world and we still need learning for just achieving the general objectives of learning. Learning process has its general objectives; mainly providing the person with the essential knowledge and skills essential to his/her life. According to the speaker, these general objectives are valid no more. This assumed that these general objectives already achieved and we should search for higher objectives which is not true, we still need education for just satisfying the general requirements of education. Illiteracy is a major problem in many developing countries, and functional illiteracy is still a problem in most developed countries. About 45% of females in my country are illiterate. How will these illiterate women work and make money and how will they be mothers. Will they be concerned with their rights and role in the society. My country is not an exclusion, learning for learning is still needed in many developing countries. Even the most developed countries may suffer from functional illiteracy. In functional illiteracy, person may be able to read or write, but he/she doesn't have the essential skills and knowledge for practicing his/her life smoothly. For example, in my department there is a number of excellent professors, however some of these excellent professors who educated thousands of students are functionally illiterate regarding computer skills. With the rapid progress in technology, education can hardly follow the essential skills in life. On the other hand, we need to improve our vision regarding education, it should be clearer and education should do help in solving our current problems. For example, ethnicity and extremity are problems, against which a learner should be vaccinated. In the modern world, learners should learn how to be team workers and how to deal with persons from other cultures. Adopting these new concepts doesn't mean that we should abandon the concept of education for education or the classical general objectives of education. In sum, Learning for learning is still a valid concept, Though we should add more updated concepts and objectives to our education we should still respect the value of learning itself.

:rolleyes: Hopefully, My previous score was really bad, Please rate some of my essays, I need a feedback!!

I found it nice. In my opinion, which doesn't worth a lot in AW, this essay score may be 5 or even 5.5. I think writing is nothing but using expressions that you previously read. According to ETS official guide essays are revised by ETS essay-similarity-detection software. ETS may cancel the scores in some conditions. But I don't think using such general expressions can cancel the score. Mostly in the exam your quotations will not be exactly as those in the standard essays. Please rate my essays. http://www.www.urch.com/forums/gre-analysis-argument/128071-please-rate-mine-i-will-rate-yours.html#post832331 & http://www.www.urch.com/forums/gre-analysis-issue/128064-technology-creates-more-problems-than-it-solves-rate-mine-i-will-rate-yours.html

Nice, I think it is a high level response may be 4.5-5.5 I didn't like these : Please rate mine http://www.www.urch.com/forums/gre-analysis-issue/128064-technology-creates-more-problems-than-it-solves-rate-mine-i-will-rate-yours.html & http://www.www.urch.com/forums/gre-analysis-argument/128071-please-rate-mine-i-will-rate-yours.html#post832331

The following appeared in a letter to the editor of the Clearview newspaper. "In the next mayoral election, residents of Clearview should vote for Ann Green, who is a member of the Good Earth Coalition, rather than for Frank Braun, a member of the Clearview town council, because the current members are not protecting our environment. For example, during the past year the number of factories in Clearview has doubled, air pollution levels have increased, and the local hospital has treated 25 percent more patients with respiratory illnesses. If we elect Ann Green, the environmental problems in Clearview will certainly be solved." This argument try to make voters of Clearview vote for Ann Green in the next election rather than Frank Braun, the current member in the town council. The writer claimed that the current council policies didn't care about environment. The arguer pointed out that the number of factories doubled in the previous year, and he/she claimed that this increase in factories increased air pollution; thus hospitals received more patients with respiratory illnesses. The argument is not convincing for me for several reasons. Firstly, Increased number of factories is not necessarily associated with increase pollution. Many industries can be formed now without pollution. It is not uncommon now to find a green factory. Some industries even may reduce pollution; for example, garbage recycling industries. The arguer claimed that pollution increased but he didn't cite any study or any measured parameter that ascertain his/her position except for the increased percent of patients treated from respiratory diseases, which is an indirect parameter and may be caused by other reasons rather than increased pollution. This increased percent of patient treated from respiratory illnesses may be due to increased number of inhabitants and visitors of the town due to the increased number of factories. It may be also, due to other causes not related to pollution as H1N1 epidemic. Second, it is not clear whether a single member from the council can change the whole policy of the council. Other members may form a majority who can pass decisions in spite of the presence of a member who doesn't agree with them. Moreover, there is no solid evidence provided regarding the position of the current member in environmental issues; he may adopted policies with the environment but other members could pass their selections in spite of his objections in voting. The argument is weak; to make more effective, a study about levels of pollution is required and the position of the current member regarding environment should be verified.:rolleyes:

Technology creates more problems than it solves, and may threaten or damage the quality of life The statement is fundamentally incorrect; technology may make problems that may hurt us. But it is absolutely unacceptable to claim that technology creates more problems than it solve it, or to claim that the net effect of technology is negative. There is no doubt that technology improved the quality of life entirely. Life now is easier and safer, and thanks to technology. Just remember what do occur when the electricity is off, and how you suffer then from lack of light, lack of warming or air conditioning, lack of entertainment and sometimes lack of computer facilities. Can you imagine our lives without electricity forever? This is a single example. What about internet and computers? Cars and plans? Can you imagine traveling for hundreds of kilometers on a donkey or on a camel ? Without technology our lives will be harder, slower and most probably less enjoyable. On the other hand, we cannot deny that technology caused many problems as pollution, health problems due to physical inactivity, and stresses due to the fast rhythm of life resulted from technology. But, these problems are due to some but not all types of technologies, and in most cases these problems are correctable by more advanced technologies. For example pollution resulted from using cars and different vehicles is a real problem, but this pollution is correctable by using higher technologies as cars and vehicles that depend on solar energy or hydrogen. Health problems from physical inactivity is another example, but thanks to technology again that allowed us to perform research to discover physical inactivity health related problems and to develop treatment for them; thanks to technology that allowed us to perform our works in fewer hours then we can practice sports; and thanks to technology that raised health awareness in the public through TV and internet. When you go to a Safari trip or in a camp, you may enjoy your time. When you read a story a bout middle ages you may filled with some nostalgia, but can you really live without technology. Can you see deaths of your children and beloved persons due to lack of antibiotics and vaccines which are nothing but fruits of our technology. Can you imagine millions of people who may die due to lack of an important pollutants, pesticides. Without insecticides, millions – if not billions- of people should die as we will become weaponless in front of insects and different pathogens that will attack our crops with no mercy. Technology protects our lives ,and without it our lives will be harder. In conclusion, though technology may cause many problems, the benefits of technology undoubtedly overcome its drawbacks. There are real problems that can occur due to technology, but these problems are - in most cases - mangable by more advanced technologies. :) Please be harsh, tough and critical as you can, I need your criticism !!!

They will equal X^2 + Y^2 + 2XY = X^2 + Y^2 - 2XY 2XY = -2XY This is not possible except if XY=0

Is it c ?

Public figures such as actors, politicians, and athletes should expect people to be interested in their private lives. When they seek a public role, they should expect that they will lose at least some of their privacy. Every one of us has his own private life which is known for him and for his/her close persons. In many cases we prefer to keep at least parts of this life private and secret. This preference can be obtained for normal persons, but if you are a public figure, there are many reasons that may may make you unable to secure your privacy. Yes, It is a matter of fact, public figures should expect their lives to be scrutinized. There are many reasons that make fine details about private lives of public figures well known to the public. First, these figures may announce facts about themselves as a part of their ascent, for example in elections competitions. During the elections, the candidates usually tell about themselves, their families,and their preferences and selections. They do this either voluntary, to gain more sympathy, to show how they are suitable for the voters and how they are models of excellence, or they may be forced to do so; for example in a talk with a curious reporter. Media is an important source of information about private lives of famous figures, either with or against the desire of the public figures them selves. If I love, or even if I hate someone, I want to know more about him; I will buy the newspaper that contain more data about him, and I will follow the TV program that addresses the issues of his successes or his falls. Media makers are business oriented; if people are interested in the private life of someone, they consider this a chance to polarize more audiences to their programs. Some times, this keen follow up of a famous figure occurs with approval and even encouragement from the public figure him/herself. It is not uncommon to find a famous figure who volunteered to tell shameful details about his/her life for nothing but to attract more attention, and some times more sympathy from the audiences. A famous example of this is Princess Diana who volunteered to tell the media fine details regarding her and her husband extramarital relation-ships. Opponents are another sources of information about public figures. A clear example for this is the presidency race in USA; Each party try to dig in the lives of the opponents to find stories that may be used against them. It is well known to the Public now that Obama's grandmother is a poor lady leaving in Africa and he doesn't offer financial aid to her. It is clear for the public that Bush didn't participate in Vietnam War. During these races every weak point will be attacked and scrutinized. Many leaks about public figures private lives are nothing but attacks formulated by the opponents. Is this keen follow up of the private lives of famous persons healthy or not? Admittedly, it has some advantages. For example, if you followed the issue of corruption accusation of a politician in his early life, this may protect voters from being betrayed with a character that seems to them a model of integrity and probity. On the other hand, in many cases, these details are irrelevant and used only to extort the public figure. Moreover, the fans of this person may subconsciously follow their heroes even in their mistakes. If I like a football player, I may not be able to play football as he does, but it may be easier to ware the same clothes he wear or take drugs and cocaine as he does. There is a price for being in the spot; a part of this price is that private details about your life will not be private any more. Media, opponents and even fans will discuss fine details about your life. If you want to be a public figure, you should make sure that you don't have something shameful in your life. If you didn't find away to correct or to zero your previous mistakes, be ready to face scandals.

I think your essay at least worth 4.5 You may need to select examples that address the debate between the two points of view. For example in Biological Sciences, I will select stem cell research, colonization or synthetic bacteria. Your examples are fine but I would prefer examples that may cause debate in the community. The internet is a good example but you didn't discuss the reluctance against it in the early start. If you showed how internet spread in spite of the early reluctance, this may add more flavors to your essay, which is already fine.

I really need that. I will retake GRE mainly to improve AW.

I think there is some sort of repetition. You assumed that this campaign is directed to car dealerships but I couldn't find this in the argument itself.

Nice. I have one comment. To promote skepticism in education you depended on the second paragraph. This second paragraph supports skepticism in economics and possibly, skepticism in general but, I think you need examples more relevant to education or to do some effort to connect this example to education. You already made this successfully in the third and fourth paragraphs. I liked a lot third, fourth and concluding paragraphs.

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Michael, many thanks and good luck in your applications. I always need an advice from a non native speaker normal person, very intelligent of course but still human. Some colleagues here suggest studying the dictionaries or 4000 word lists to get a good GRE score and it seems that there are a lot of colleagues have the abilities to do so. I will fellow your plan....except for Big book because of time. I will use GRE official guide instead. Fewer, more updated exams. My previous score is 520 and I need a push.

Great!!!!!!! I have only one suggestion regarding this part. This is a very important point, but I think you should either discuss it in more details or omit it at all. Please comment on the same issue written by me. Before you read, It is not so great as yours!!! http://www.www.urch.com/forums/gre-analysis-issue/127837-please-rate-me-i-will-rate-yours.html

First: Thank you Results will be posted to the institutes after 10 days of the exam date. Results will be available online after 15 days (and not on the 15th day, They are so tough regarding dates). Wasn't GRE Bible helpful at least in time management ? How did you prepare for AW?

First: This issue is a very difficult issue, a really difficult one but you handled it well. I liked all your examples. Two drawbacks may be present. 1- Repetition: I always fill in this mistake but I think dividing the main idea into several smaller ideas and concentrating on each idea in its paragraph may be the solution, I couldn't handle the problem of repetition but this is just a suggestion. 2- Experience and experiment are not equal. If you considered experiment in science equal to experience in life I may agree with you but you may need to make this clearer in your essay. score 4-5

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Thank you Salahragnarok. Your score equal my real GRE AW score in the previous exam. Do you have any suggestions to solve my problem. I have only 20 days. Is it better to use short simple sentences?

The following appeared in a local newspaper. "People should not be misled by the advertising competition between Coldex and Cold-Away, both popular over-the-counter cold medications that anyone can purchase without a doctor's prescription. Each brand is accusing the other of causing some well-known, unwanted side effect: Coldex is known to contribute to existing high blood pressure and Cold-Away is known to cause drowsiness. But the choice should be clear for most health-conscious people: Cold-Away has been on the market for much longer and is used by more hospitals than is Coldex. Clearly, Cold-Away is more effective." The passage that appeared in a local newspaper compared between two over-the-counter cold medications, Coldex & Cold-away. Coldex may contribute to increased high blood pressure, while Cold-Away cause drowsiness. The author favored Cold-Awasy as it is older than Coldex in the market and it is used more frequently by the hospitals. The comparison conducted by the author and his final conclusion showed many flaws. Usually when we compare between two medications, we consider several things, among them, adverse drug reactions profile and efficacy profile for each medication. The author mentioned the adverse drug reactions of both medications, however, what he mentioned is not enough to judge which is better. What is the frequency of these adverse drug reactions? To what extent it can be life threatening. For example, if Coldelex contributes to increased blood pressure. In what percent of patients, can it cause fatal complications as intracranial haemorrhagee or not? The same is true regarding Cold-Away, can drowsiness be life threatening for example, if you drive your car. Just mentioning the adverse drug reactions without mentioning their frequency and severity is of a very limited value and cannot do help in our decision to compare between the two medications. The author favored Cold-Away as it is older and used in the hospitals with higher rates. Both reasons don't mean it is more effective. If the old medications are more efficient than the new ones, pharmaceutical companies are so stupid to spend Billions of dollars to develop new medications. Usually the newer medications are developed to solve a problem in an older ones. Hospitals may use Cold-Away more frequently for many reasons not related to efficacy. It may be cheaper, its company promotion may be more active than the competitor. Regarding adverse drug reactions, the author didn't provide sufficient data to choose the better drug, while regarding efficacy he selected the older and the more frequently prescribed one in hospitals, and both reasons cannot be considered persuasive evidences on the author's selection.