雅思的发展--背景知识对阅读理解的影响研究(英文版)/剑桥语言测试研究丛书

(英)卡洛琳·克拉彭著的《雅思的发展——背景 知识对阅读理解的影响研究(英文版)/剑桥语言测试研 究丛书》主要研究被测试者的背景知识对于其完成雅 思阅读理解题目的影响。全书共分11章，梳理了雅思 考试的起源，测试形式和题目设计的演变，考察了不 同国家、不同学科考生在完成雅思阅读理解题目时的 不同表现及其原因。整体而言，本书思路清晰，语言 流畅，适合外语院校师生、测试研究者、雅思考生阅 读和参考。

Series Editor's note Preface Acknowledgements Chapter One Introduction English for Specific Purposes ESP Testing Research into ESP testing Chapter Two Reading in a First Language Reading Research Models of Reading Comprehension Schema Theory Limitations of Schema Theory Research into the Effect of Content and Cultural Background Knowledge on Reading Conclusions about Reading in a First Language Chapter Three Reading in a Second Language Comparison of L 1 and L2 Reading Processes The Effect of Context and Background Knowledge on L2 Reading Comprehension Overall Conclusions about Reading in a Second Language Outstanding Research Issues Chapter Four The Development of the IELTS Reading Modules The Precursors of IELTS IELTS - Designing the Reading Modules IELTS Trials Construct of the IELTS Reading Modules Conclusion Chapter Five The Pilot Study Research Question The Tests The Examinees Analysis The Results Discussion The Main Study Chapter Six The Main Study - Research Questions and Data Collection Research Questions Research Instruments The Students Test Administration Test Results Conclusion Chapter Seven The Effect of Academic Subject Area on Test Performance