Q：雅思作文(TASK 2)主要有哪几种体裁?

　　A：TASK 2的体裁属于议论文(ARGUMENTATIVEWRTING)，通常分为discussion和argumentation两大类。Discussion要求考生分析某个方面的问题/现象，找出成因并提出相应解决办法，往往以特殊问句形式出题(WH-，HOW)。Argumentation要求考生就某一话题/观点发表自己的见解，阐述自己的观点，力图说服读者;对某观点进行评价，驳斥对方观点等，往往以一般疑问句形式出题。下面所列雅思作文考题分别属于上述两大类：

　　1. Computers can translate all kinds of languages; therefore there is noneed for our children to learn foreign languages. Do you agree with thisstatement? (argumentation)

　　2. Traditional culture can civilise a nation, so people think that thegovernment should subsidize artists, musicians and drama companies. Do you agreeor not? (argumentation)

　　3. Should marijuana be legalized? (argumentation)

　　4. Many young women are involved in crimes nowadays. Why? What measuresshould we take to solve this problem? (discussion)

　　5. People nowadays suffer from heavy stress. What are the causes and how toreduce pressure? (discussion)

　　Many cultures and languages have been disappearing these years. Whatfactors contribute to this phenomenon? How to avoid it? (discussion)