| 摘要 | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| List of Tables | 第7-8页 |
| Contents | 第8-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| Chapter 1 AReview of the Theory of Lexical Chunks | 第13-24页 |
| 1.1 Theoretical Background | 第13-15页 |
| 1.1.1 The Base of Psychological Linguistics | 第13-14页 |
| 1.1.2 LanguageAcquisition Theory | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2 Lexical Chunks in Nattinger and DeCarrico’s Theory | 第15-18页 |
| 1.2.1 Definition | 第15-16页 |
| 1.2.2 Classification | 第16-18页 |
| 1.3 Study of Lexical Chunks at Home and Abroad | 第18-20页 |
| 1.3.1 Study of Lexical Chunks in China | 第18-19页 |
| 1.3.2 Study of Lexical ChunksAbroad | 第19-20页 |
| 1.4 Terminology and Classification from Other Scholars | 第20-24页 |
| Chapter 2 An Overview of Business English Correspondence | 第24-32页 |
| 2.1 An Introduction of Business English and Business English Correspondence | 第24-29页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition | 第24-26页 |
| 2.1.2 Classifications and Functions | 第26页 |
| 2.1.3 Basic Principles and Features | 第26-29页 |
| 2.2 Introduction to the Four Types of Business English Correspondences | 第29-32页 |
| 2.2.1 Inquiry | 第29-30页 |
| 2.2.2 Offer | 第30页 |
| 2.2.3 Shipment | 第30-31页 |
| 2.2.4 Complaint | 第31-32页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Design and Findings | 第32-40页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第32页 |
| 3.2 Data Collection | 第32-38页 |
| 3.2.1 Materials | 第32-33页 |
| 3.2.2 The Criterion for Lexical Chunk Identification | 第33-34页 |
| 3.2.3 Procedure | 第34-38页 |
| 3.3 Findings from the Data Analysis | 第38-40页 |
| Chapter 4 The Enlightenments of the Theory of Lexical Chunks in Business English Correspondence | 第40-47页 |
| 4.1 Role of Lexical Chunks in Constructing the Structure of Business English Correspondence | 第40-41页 |
| 4.2 Advantages of Lexical Chunks in Business English Correspondence | 第41-43页 |
| 4.2.1 Facilitating Memorization of Vocabulary | 第42页 |
| 4.2.2 Avoiding Inappropriate Use and Enhancing Accuracy | 第42页 |
| 4.2.3 Improving Writing Fluency | 第42-43页 |
| 4.3 Suggestions for Learners and Teachers | 第43-47页 |
| 4.3.1 Teaching or Learning the Vocabulary on the Basis of the Theory of Lexical Chunks | 第43-44页 |
| 4.3.2 Organizing Discourse by Lexical Chunks | 第44页 |
| 4.3.3 Doing Lexical Chunk-based Exercises to Foster Lexical Chunks Awareness | 第44-47页 |
| Conclusion | 第47-49页 |
| References | 第49-53页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第53页 |
