声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 Background of the research
1.2 Purpose of the research
1.3 Significance of the research
1.4 Framework of the thesis
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
2.1 Interpretation of task
2.1.1 Definition of task
2.1.2 Components of a task
2.1.3 Types of task
2.2 Present continuous tense
2.2.1 Definition of present continuous tense
2.2.2 The structure of present continuous tense
2.2.3 The reason of making mistakes in learning present continuous tense
2.3 Previous research on Task-based Instruction
2.3.1 Foreign studies on Task-based instruction in present continuous tense teaching
2.3.2 Previous studies on Task-based Instruction in present continuous tense teaching in China
2.3.3 Summary
Chapter Ⅲ Research Design
3.1 Hypotheses
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Tests
3.3.3 IntervieW
3.4 Procedure
3.5 A Sample lesson for the experimental class
Chapter Ⅳ Analysis and Discussions
4.1 Students’ interest in learning English grammar aroused
4.2 The communicative accuracy of using present continuous tense improved
4.3 The grammatical accuracy of using the present continuous tense improved
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the research
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Suggestions for further study in this field
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements