声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Research Purpose and Questions
1.3 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definitions and Classifications of Validity
2.1.1 Definitions of Validity
2.1.2 Types of Validity
2.1.3 Content Validity
2.1.4 Validation
2.2 Theoretical Concerns of Reading
2.2.1 Nature of Reading
2.2.2 Models of Reading Process
2.2.3 Factors Affecting Reading Comprehension
2.3 Bachman and Palmer’s Framework
2.4 Empirical Studies on Reading Tests
2.4.1 Studies Abroad
2.4.2 Studies at Home
2.5 Summary
Chapter Three Research Design
3.1 Research Focus
3.2 Research Criteria
3.3 Research Framework
3.4 Research Procedures
3.5 Data Analysis
3.6 Summary
Chapter Four Analysis and Discussions
4.1 Characteristics of the Input
4.1.1 Topic Areas
4.1.2 Genre
4.1.3 Length
4.1.4 Speed
4.1.5 New Words
4.1.6 Readability
4.1.7 Sentence Types
4.2 Characteristics of the Expected Response
4.2.1 Response Types
4.2.2 Reading Skills Coverage
4.3 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications of the Research
5.2.1 Implications for CET-4 Developers
5.2.2 Implications for English Teachers and Learners
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Recommendation for Further Research
References
Appendix A 大学英语四级考试大纲(2006年)
Appendix B 大学英语教学大纲(2007年)
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