| Acknowledgements | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-12页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第12-17页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第12-14页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 Structure of the Thesis | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第17-32页 |
| 2.1 The Definitions of Autonomous Reading | 第17-18页 |
| 2.2 Related Studies on Autonomous Reading at Home and Abroad | 第18-23页 |
| 2.2.1 Overseas Studies on Autonomous Reading | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2.2 Domestic Studies on Autonomous Reading | 第20-23页 |
| 2.3 Theoretical Basis | 第23-32页 |
| 2.3.1 Autonomous Learning Theory | 第23-28页 |
| 2.3.2 Constructivism | 第28-29页 |
| 2.3.3 Humanism | 第29-30页 |
| 2.3.4 Schema Theory | 第30-32页 |
| Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第32-38页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第32页 |
| 3.2 Participants | 第32-33页 |
| 3.3 Instruments | 第33-36页 |
| 3.3.1 Questionnaire | 第34-36页 |
| 3.3.2 Interviews | 第36页 |
| 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第36-38页 |
| Chapter Four Results and Discussion | 第38-62页 |
| 4.1 The Current Situation of Senior High Students’Autonomous English Reading | 第38-58页 |
| 4.1.1 Results and Analysis of the Questionnaire | 第38-50页 |
| 4.1.2 Results and Analysis of the Interviews | 第50-58页 |
| 4.2 The Influential Factors Hindering Senior High Students’ Autonomous EnglishReading | 第58-62页 |
| 4.2.1 Lacking Integrative Motivation | 第58-59页 |
| 4.2.2 Low Proficiency Level in English Knowledge | 第59-60页 |
| 4.2.3 Insufficient Cultural Background Knowledge | 第60页 |
| 4.2.4 Inadequate Professional Training of Effective Reading Strategies | 第60-61页 |
| 4.2.5 The Negative Influence of Exam-oriented Education and TraditionalTeaching Methods | 第61-62页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第62-72页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第62-64页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第64-70页 |
| 5.2.1 Stimulating Students’ Integrative Motivation | 第64-65页 |
| 5.2.2 Broadening Reading Resources | 第65-66页 |
| 5.2.3 Strengthening Effective Reading Strategies and Methods Training | 第66-67页 |
| 5.2.4 Raising Cultural Consciousness and Enriching Cultural Background | 第67-68页 |
| 5.2.5 Setting Reading Goals and Plans, Establishing Feedback and EvaluationMechanism | 第68-69页 |
| 5.2.6 Transforming Teaching Methods and Teacher Roles | 第69-70页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Future Study | 第70-72页 |
| References | 第72-76页 |
| Appendix One Questionnaire | 第76-79页 |
| Appendix Two Interview Questions | 第79-80页 |
| About the Author | 第80页 |
