| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| ·Purpose of the Study | 第9-10页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第10-11页 |
| ·Structure of the Thesis | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-22页 |
| ·Definitions of Fossilization | 第13-14页 |
| ·Classifications of Fossilization | 第14-16页 |
| ·Causes of Fossilization | 第16-20页 |
| ·Previous Studies of Fossilization Home and Abroad | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第22-27页 |
| ·Theory for Analyzing Errors — Error Analysis | 第22-24页 |
| ·Theories Employed in Explanation of Errors | 第24-27页 |
| ·Language Transfer Theory | 第24-25页 |
| ·Input Hypothesis | 第25页 |
| ·Monitor Hypothesis | 第25-27页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第27-37页 |
| ·Superiority of Corpus Study | 第27页 |
| ·General Introduction to SWECCL | 第27-28页 |
| ·Research Methods of Language Fossilization | 第28-30页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第30-37页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第37-52页 |
| ·Analysis of Errors | 第37-42页 |
| ·Analysis of Types and Characteristics of Tense Errors | 第37页 |
| ·Analysis of Frequencies of Tense Errors | 第37-40页 |
| ·Analysis of Learners with High Level and Relatively Low Level | 第40-42页 |
| ·Possible Causes of Tense Fossilization | 第42-46页 |
| ·Negative Transfer of Mother Language | 第42-43页 |
| ·Insufficient and Non-native Input | 第43-44页 |
| ·Inappropriate Teaching Strategy | 第44-45页 |
| ·Inefficient Self-monitoring System | 第45页 |
| ·Lack of Corrective and Timely Feedback | 第45-46页 |
| ·Measures against Tense Fossilization in Oral English | 第46-51页 |
| ·Reducing Effects of Negative Transfer | 第46-47页 |
| ·Ensuring Quality and Quantity of Target Language Input | 第47-48页 |
| ·Activating the Monitoring System | 第48-49页 |
| ·Improving Oral English Competence | 第49-50页 |
| ·Providing Correct and Timely Feedback | 第50-51页 |
| ·Summary | 第51-52页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第52-54页 |
| ·Major Findings of the Thesis | 第52-53页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research | 第53-54页 |
| Bibliography | 第54-58页 |
| AppendixⅠ TEM 8 Topics between 2003 and 2007 | 第58-60页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ List of Tables and Abbreviations | 第60-61页 |
