(英)卡洛琳·克拉彭著的《雅思的發展——背景
知識對閱讀理解的影響研究(英文版)/劍橋語言測試研
究叢書》主要研究被測試者的背景知識對於其完成雅
思閱讀理解題目的影響。全書共分11章，梳理了雅思
考試的起源，測試形式和題目設計的演變，考察了不
同國家、不同學科考生在完成雅思閱讀理解題目時的
不同表現及其原因。整體而言，本書思路清晰，語言
流暢，適合外語院校師生、測試研究者、雅思考生閱
讀和參考。

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