一、正反觀點型
題目就某一事物或者社會現象給出兩個對立的觀點，要求考生對比這兩種觀點，表明自己的看法和立場。遇到此類題目時，考生應在開篇引出有正義的兩個觀點，在主題部分分別論述，在最後一段總結出自己的觀點。
以題為Should We Use Animals in Experiments? 的作文為例，考生可以參考一下步驟行文：
1) 先引出兩個觀點，即一部分人同意，而另一部分人表示反對，如：
Nowadays，experimental usage of animals has become a major concern around the world. Attitudes towards this issue vary greatly. Some people think that it doesn’t matter to use animals in experiments，but some other people don’t agree with them.
2) 然後在主題部分分別論述，如：
Those people who think that we should use animals believe that human beings are the lord of the world. They argue that they have the rights to kill other animals. While others believe that it is inhuman to disrespect other creatures. Animals suffer physically and mentally as human beings do. Using animals in experiments is an extremely crude behavior.
3) 總結自己的觀點。如：
As far as I am concerned, I am inclined to agree with the latter point of view. It would be at stake to depend on the results of animal experiment, since they differ from us in many ways. Experiments on animals are not quite necessary and reliable. Hence, we should stop such non-profitable experiments.
二、 簡單評論型
要求考生對某一事物或者社會現象進行客觀分析和評論。考生在寫此類文章時，應在開篇引出評論物件，然後分析評論，最後進行總結。
以題為Is Studying Abroad a Good or Bad Choice?的作文為例，考生可以參考以下步驟行文：
1) 引出評論物件，如：
Studying abroad is a common occurrence in our lives. The attitudes towards this issue vary from person to person. Some people say that they dislike it. But I believe that there are many advantages for us to studying abroad.
2) 分點展開評論，如：
For one thing，studying in another country will help students know about a new culture, and there will be a chance for them to experience cultures different from theirs. For another, living in a foreign country will help students develop their abilities. They will have to handle a lot of new situations which will challenge their capability a lot. Last but not least, talking with native speakers day and night, they are quite possible to master that language better than students at home.
3) 最後總結，如：
To conclude, I think that the students who choose to go abroad to study have made a good decision. Such experience will be useful and memorable for all their lives.
三、 問題解決型
題目給出的問題大多是當今社會的熱門話題，要求考生針對該問題進行論述，或指出問題的危害，或分析問題的`原因，最後給出解決問題的建議。寫好此類文章的關鍵是“解決”問題。開篇要提出問題，可以適當描述一下人們對該問題的普遍態度和看法;主題要詳細闡述該問題，或說明其起因，或論述其危害，或兩者兼而有之;最後提出解決問題的辦法，給出的辦法應既符合邏輯又合乎情理。
以題為On the Shortage of Fresh Water 的作文為例，考生可以參考以下步驟行文：
1) 提出問題，適當描述人們對該問題的看法，如：
Nowadays, global shortage of fresh water has become a serious problem on our planet. Many
People think that water will never be used up and we never have to worry about water shortage.
2) 說明原因，如：
The truth is that water is rather limited on the earth. A large amount of water has been polluted every day. And many people don’t pay much attention on saving water so that it has been wasted seriously. At the same time, water is more needed than before due to the rapid increase of population and fast development of industries.
3) 提出解決辦法，如：
What can we do? First. I think people should be aware of the situation about the shortage of fresh water, and everyone should learn to save water. Second, certain laws should be made to punish those who polluted water. And government should take measures to protect the existing water resource. In this way, perhaps the problem will not be a problem in the future.
四、格言警句型
給出的題目一般是一句諺語或名人名言,要求考生針對該諺語或名言闡述自己的理解,並舉例論證。此類文章也應分三段開展：第一段引出格言或諺語，闡述自己的理解;第二段進行例證，最後一段總結從中獲得的教益。以題為Haste Makes Waste的作文為例，考生可以參考一下步驟行文：
1) 引出格言，闡述自己的理解，如：
The old proverb ” Haste Makes Waste” remind me that the quicker you do something, the worse the result is. It is correct in many case even today.
2) 舉例說明，如：
It can be proved by many facts. For example, when I was young, I love flower very much. I couldn’t wait to see the flowers in bloom, so I watered and fertilized it every day. But the result is that the flower died in no time. Moreover, we can always learn that someone killed himself in a terrible accident caused by his high speed in driving.
