A：TASK 2的體裁屬於議論文(ARGUMENTATIVE WRTING)，通常分爲discussion和argumentation兩大類。Discussion要求考生分析某個方面的`問題/現象，找出成因並提出相應解決辦法，往往以特殊問句形式出題(WH-，HOW)。Argumentation要求考生就某一話題/觀點發表自己的見解，闡述自己的觀點，力圖說服讀者；對某觀點進行評價，駁斥對方觀點等，往往以一般疑問句形式出題。下面所列雅思作文考題分別屬於上述兩大類：
1. Computers can translate all kinds of languages; therefore there is no need for our children to learn foreign languages. Do you agree with this statement? (argumentation)
2. Traditional culture can civilise a nation, so people think that the government should subsidize artists, musicians and drama companies. Do you agree or not? (argumentation)
3. Should marijuana be legalized? (argumentation)
4. Many young women are involved in crimes nowadays. Why? What measures should we take to solve this problem? (discussion)
5. People nowadays suffer from heavy stress. What are the causes and how to reduce pressure? (discussion)
Many cultures and languages have been disappearing these years. What factors contribute to this phenomenon? How to avoid it? (discussion)
