| Acknowledgements | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-12页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第13-20页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Study | 第15-18页 |
| 1.3 Purpose of the Study | 第18页 |
| 1.4 Outline of the Study | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第20-35页 |
| 2.1 Critical Thinking | 第20-29页 |
| 2.1.1 Definitions of Critical Thinking | 第20-25页 |
| 2.1.2 Dimensions of Critical Thinking | 第25-27页 |
| 2.1.3 Critical Thinking Disposition | 第27-29页 |
| 2.2 Related Studies on Critical Thinking Disposition | 第29-35页 |
| 2.2.1 Related Studies on Critical Thinking Disposition Abroad | 第29-31页 |
| 2.2.2 Related Studies on Critical Thinking Disposition at Home | 第31-35页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第35-42页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第35-36页 |
| 3.2 Participants | 第36-37页 |
| 3.3 Research Instruments | 第37-41页 |
| 3.3.1 Questionnaire | 第37-40页 |
| 3.3.2 Interview | 第40-41页 |
| 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第41-42页 |
| Chapter Four Results and Discussion | 第42-68页 |
| 4.1 The Current Situation of Senior High School Students' Critical Thinking Disposition | 第42-49页 |
| 4.2 Senior High School Students' Critical Thinking Disposition in Terms of English Proficiency | 第49-56页 |
| 4.3 Senior High School Students' Critical Thinking Disposition in Terms of Gender | 第56-61页 |
| 4.4 Analysis | 第61-68页 |
| 4.4.1 Possible Causes of the Overall Situation of Senior High School Students' Critical Thinking Disposition | 第62-65页 |
| 4.4.2 Possible Causes of the Differences between Senior High School Students in Terms of English Proficiency | 第65-66页 |
| 4.4.3 Possible Causes of the Differences between Senior High School Students in Terms of Gender | 第66-68页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第68-77页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第68-70页 |
| 5.2 Implications of the Study | 第70-75页 |
| 5.2.1 For Teachers | 第70-72页 |
| 5.2.2 For Students | 第72-73页 |
| 5.2.3 For Schools | 第73-75页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the Study | 第75-76页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies | 第76-77页 |
| References | 第77-81页 |
| Appendix One Questionnaire | 第81-85页 |
| Appendix Two Interview Outline | 第85-86页 |
| About the Author | 第86页 |
