在“经典短文背诵”部分中，我们根据短文的内容将其分为10大类。其实从文章功能来看，我们可把这10大类文章归为三种类型：解决问题、论证观点、阐述现象。其中第一类具有解决问题功能的短文包括了：1、身体健康类；2、职业道德类；3、人口增长类；4、环境保护类。第二类具有论证观点功能的短文包括了：5、情感类；8、人生价值类。第三类具有阐述现象功能的短文包括了：6、文化交流类；7、教育类；9、家庭关系类；10、社会热点类。需要说明的是，以上分类并不是具有绝对意义的，譬如一些身体健康类的话题也可能适合以论证观点的短文模板来套用。我们这里所说的是指大致的分类和适用范围。
除了以上三项功能，我们还将在本部分的最后列出两个具有对比论证功能的模板。虽然自从1997 年以来的历年短文题目中没有出现要求进行对比论证的话题，但是考生仍然应该有所准备，因为对比论证是英文写作的一种重要写作手法，需要引起一定的重视。
 功能I：解决问题
这种类型的文章主要针对一些实际的问题分析其原因和后果，最后提出解决的措施。一般情况下三段的分布为：第一段描述图画内容，第二段分析问题所在，第三段提出解决方案。
1、身体健康类
模板1：

The picture_______. What is strikingly noticeable is_______, but it can be easily explained by_______ shown in the picture.

The discernable unhealthiness_______ discloses a prevalent phenomenon that has long existed in the China’s_______. One the one hand,　　　 . On the other hand,　　　 . As a result, the integration of poor living conditions and work pressure leads naturally to their poor health and short life-span, just as the picture tells us.

The situation is rather depressing because_______, and it is largely owing to_______. To solve the problem, I think there should be a thriving social trend_______, and those who_______ should be rewarded with good living and working conditions.

模板2：

In the picture, we are amazed to find that_______. It clearly tells us that in the domain of_______, there are_______.
_______ has long been a problem since_______, and are turning to be an increasingly severe problem because of_______. Besides, there are more reasons responsible for this issue. Firstly,　　　 . Secondly,　　　 . Thirdly,　　　 .

Judging from the analysis above, we may safely come to the conclusion that the daunting problem demands effective counter-measures. Most importantly, the government needs to implement sufficiently relevant laws and regulations in order to enhance the strength of_______. In addition, all residents should be aware of_______.
2、职业道德类
模板1：

We can see from the picture that_______, but_______.

If_______, he would surely express_______. There are three reasons to explain why it happens to_______. Firstly,　　　 , which resulted from_______. Secondly, though_______,　　　 . Consequently,　　　 . Thirdly,　　　 .

I maintain that effective measures should be taken to put an end to this phenomenon. Firstly, we need to endeavor to advocate_______. Secondly, strict regulations should be enacted and enforced to create a harmonious and orderly society. Only through the combined efforts can we eliminate this “tumor” forcefully and completely. （参见范文6）
模板2：

As is shown in the cartoon,　　　 . Take_______in the cartoon for example　　　 .

This phenomenon appears commonly in our daily life. Nowadays,　　　 . Instead, they only try their best to_______Such deeds not only_______, but also_______.

Therefore, it is of great significance to take actions to change this phenomenon. First and foremost,　　　 . In addition,　　　 . All these steps can help guarantee a solid economic order and a harmonious society.