ABSTRACT

The phenomenon of “high scores but low abilities” in high school students’ English has caused extensive attention of the society. Investigations found that although the new curriculum standard has been implemented for some years, the unreasonable teaching evaluation system and college entrance examination system still exist. Teaching only focuses on students’ ability of taking exams. Outdated teaching methods can not improve the students' English quality and practical abilities. To develop talents with both knowledge and ability, we must change the examination-oriented education mode and implement the new curriculum standard. English teaching materials should be authentic and practical. In addition to arranging written exercises, teachers should adopt modern teaching methods, create real English environment, let the students master language knowledge in activities, and train their habit of thinking in and using English.

Key words: high school English; language competence; teaching

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One  INTRODUCTION-1

Chapter Two  LITERATURE REVIEW-3

Chapter Three  PRESENT SITUATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHING-7

3.1 Present Situation of English Teaching in High School-7

3.2 Present Situation of Students’ English Ability in High School-8

Chapter Four  REASONS FOR “HIGH SCORES BUT LOW ABILITIES”-11

4.1 Teaching Purpose for Examination-11

4.2 Practicality of Teaching Material-12

4.3 Inefficiency of Teaching Methods-13

4.4 Lack of Language Environment and Practical Applications-14

Chapter Five  STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHING-15

5.1 Theoretical Basis-15

5.1.1 Policy basis-15

5.1.2 Academic theories-15

5.2 Strategies for Improving High School English Teaching-17

5.2.1 To establish scientific teaching objectives in high school-17

5.2.2 To increase practicality of teaching materials in high school-18

5.2.3 To establish English environment in teaching-18

5.2.4 To strengthen students’ English practices-19

5.2.5 To adopt scientific evaluation system-20

Chapter Six  CONCLUSION-22

REFERENCES-23