| Abstract in Chinese | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract in English | 第6-12页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第12-15页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第15-30页 |
| ·The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis | 第15-16页 |
| ·The Monitor Hypothesis | 第16-19页 |
| ·The Input Hypothesis | 第19-22页 |
| ·The Affective Filter Hypothesis | 第22-24页 |
| ·The Output Hypothesis | 第24-25页 |
| ·Functions of Output in Second language acquisition | 第25-30页 |
| Chapter 3 Significance of the Study of Output | 第30-37页 |
| ·Equal Importance of Input and Output in Language Acquisition Process | 第30-32页 |
| ·Relationship Between Input and Output in Second Language Acquisition | 第32-34页 |
| ·Incorrect Concepts in the Understanding of Output | 第34-37页 |
| Chapter 4 Factors Which Influence learners' Output | 第37-49页 |
| ·Cognitive Styles | 第37-39页 |
| ·The Output Filter | 第39-40页 |
| ·Affective Factors in Output | 第40-45页 |
| ·Individual Learner Differences in Output | 第45-49页 |
| Chapter 5 The Experimental Study | 第49-60页 |
| ·Purpose of the Study | 第49-50页 |
| ·Subjects | 第50页 |
| ·Instruments | 第50页 |
| ·Experimental Design | 第50-51页 |
| ·Procedures of the Experiment | 第51-54页 |
| ·Results and Discussion | 第54-60页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion and Implications | 第60-66页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第60-61页 |
| ·Implications for Teaching and Learning | 第61-66页 |
| Bibliography | 第66-70页 |
| Appendix | 第70-71页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第71-83页 |
| Declaration of Originality | 第83页 |