Contents

Statement of Authorship

Acknowledgements

Abstract

摘 要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Background of the Research-1

1.2 Significance of the Research-2

1.3 Scope of the Research-2

1.4 Research Questions-3

2. Literature Review-3

2.1 Bridging Stage between Junior and Senior high schools-3

2.2 Learning Strategy-3

2.3 Vocabulary Learning Strategies-4

2.3.1 Definition of Vocabulary Learning Strategies-4

2.3.2 Classifications of Vocabulary Learning Strategies-4

3. Research Design-7

3.1 Research Subjects and Setting-7

3.2 Research Instrument-7

3.3 Research Procedures-8

3.4 Data Collection and Analysis-9

3.4.1 Data Collection-9

3.4.2 Data Analysis-11

4. Results and Discussion-13

4.1 Results-13

4.2 Discussion-13

4.2.1 Meta-cognitive Strategy-14

4.2.2 Cognitive Strategy-14

4.2.3 Social/Affective Strategies-15

5. Conclusion-15

5.1 Summary-15

5.2 Limitation of the Study and Suggestion for the Further Research-15

Reference-17

Appendix Ⅰ

Appendix Ⅱ

Appendix Ⅲ