1.辩论型题目（argumentation）

两个事物或两个观点，让你任选其一。或者是一个事物或一个观点，问你支持或反对。这类试题在考试中占70%左右。

例: Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

例:Some people say the government should not put money in the Arts, such as music, opera and paintings, but instead should spend more money on construction of public facilities. Discuss.

2．解释型题目（explanation）

一个现象，让你说明原因或/和给出解决方法等。这类试题在考试中占20%。

例:为什么现在很多的年青人从学校毕业以后很难找到工作，分析个人原因和社会原因，可以采取什么措施来解决。

例:What are the causes of water shortages? Please also offer some solutions to deal with this problem.

3．混合型题目（Mixed）

即题目中包含两个问号或要求，一个是辩论型题目，一个是解释型题目。

例:In some countries, sports and entertainment personalities earn higher salaries than professionals like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this happens in some societies and do you consider it is good or bad?

例:In some countries, the national traditional arts are facing extinction. Some people think that the government should support them. Do you agree or disagree? What should the government do? 

下面几讲，我们分别介绍这三种题型的写法。