2016-05-25 College Prep: gmat reading question

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - Notes from all my classes
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Homework: If you didn’t in class, write at least one strategy for each problem on p. 103/211
1 use interesting colors and sticky notes to highlight in the book, think about how it’s important, skim for main ideas, take frequent breaks
2 take frequent breaks, go to the library (or another place without the distractions of home), turn off your phone
3 have a specific place to study that isn’t the room where you sleep or relax
4 drink coffee, don’t study in bed, take a nap first, take a shower or bath to wake up, wash your face, go to a place with a stimulating environment (park or coffeeshop)
5 study with a partner, ask the teacher to make sure it’s the correct material, double check the assignment,
6 read titles and topic sentences, take notes, take a break and rest, study with a partner who is better at deciding which information is important
7 take breaks (don’t try to study for more than one hour at a time), take notes, study with a partner
8 find interesting books (to read for pleasure apart from what you’re studying)
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What are some tests you need to take to get into university?
- English tests: TOEFL, IELTS
- High School -> Undergraduate tests: SAT, ACT
- Undergrad -> Graduate tests: GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT

All of these tests have some critical reading tasks you need to do.
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GMAT reading questions handout - Joseph and Ronald reading
Work in groups of three to understand the two paragraphs. (Check with your partners to understand each sentence if you need to.)

Joseph’s argument: Health insurance is getting more expensive because hospitals perform unnecessary tests.
Ronald’s argument: Hospitals perform unnecessary tests because doctors choose which tests to do instead of the patients.
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assumption: something I think is true before I start my argument

You’re looking for the statement that *must* be true, in order for Joseph or Ronald’s argument to be true.
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Homework: read the assumptions and choose which one Joseph’s argument depends on and which one Ronald’s argument depends on