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1、智 课 网 S A T 备 考 资 料SAT官方作文指导（一）-智课教育出国考试Prompt: Knowledge is power. In agriculture, medicine, and industry, for example, knowledge has liberated us from hunger, disease, and tedious labor. Today, however, our knowledge has become so powerful that it is beyond our control. We know how to do many thin
2、gs, but we do not know where, when, or even whether this know-how should be used. Assignment: Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, stu
3、dies, experience, or observation. Sample Essay - Score of 6Knowledge is power; it liberates us, enlightens us, allows us to grow and expand and better our conditions. Today, our knowledge of the world has grown immensely, and could be seen as “beyond our control”, and even a burden. However, history
4、 shows us that while great knowledge can sometimes be a heavy burden, it always has outweighing benefits. History is rife with examples of knowledge being a burden, but ultimately proving to be beneficial. For instance, Galileo, a 17th century astronomer and scientist, was arguably the greatest cont
5、ributer to science of our time. His diligent research of our Earth and solar system led to groundbreaking discoveries that, at the time, were extremely controversial. Galileo was the first scientist, and person, to question the Churchs statement that the Earth was the center of the solar system, and
6、 all other planets and the Sun revolved around it. He instead argued, and proved through research, that the Sun was the center of our galaxy, and Earth just another planet in its orbit. This knowledge wasprofound, enlightening, and powerful; it was also a great Galileos theory was met with disbelie
7、f, outrage, and violent opposition; it was an extreme burden to him. The Church was furious at Galileo for disproving its teachings because at the time, the Churchs word was law. Never before had its teachings been so scientifically and poignantly questioned. To think that the Earth wasnt the center
8、 around which all things revolved was a shocking and humbling fact that those so fervently set in their beliefs couldnt accept. Galileo was immediately attacked and interogated because of his powerful knowledge. He was declared a heretic, and excommunicated from the Church. Galileo was a very religi
9、ous man; this social and spiritual ostracizing broke him completely. Even still, he knew that although his knowledge was a heavy and painful burden, it was true, and would later benefit generations of scientists to come. Today, attribute Galileos discoveries as some of the most important scientific
10、findings of the common era.Galileos story is a historical example of powerful knowledge being a burden, but ultimately having extremely positive benefits. If it werent for great minds constantly expanding our knowledge of the world, we would be a stagnant peoples, never moving forward and creating n
11、ew and marvelous things. Knowledge truly is a tool that can change the world and although it may sometimes be inconvenient, it is the most powerful thing we Score Explanation给分原因 Demonstrating outstanding critical thinking, this essay effectively and insightfully develops the point of view that “wh
12、ile great knowledge can sometimes be a heavy burden, it always has outweighing benefits.” Using the clearly appropriate extended example of “Galileos story,” the essay is wellorganized and clearly focused as it illustrates the importance of “great minds constantly expanding our knowledge . . . creat
13、ing new and marvelous things.” The response displays clear coherence and smooth progression of ideas (Galileos theory was met with disbelief, outrage, and violent opposition; it was an extreme burden to him. . . . Even still, he knew that although his knowledge was a heavy and painful burden, it was
14、 true, and would later benefit generations of scientists to come). The essay also exhibits skillful use of language, using a varied, accurate, and apt vocabulary, and meaningful variety in sentence structure is evident (His diligent research of our Earth and solar system led to groundbreaking discoveries that, at the time, were extremely controversial). Demonstrating clear and consistent mastery, this essay merits a score of 6.
