中国英语学习者词汇量与阅读能力相关性研究

Research on Relationship between Vocabulary and Reading Ability of Chinese Learners of English

通过实证调查，对词汇量及相关因素对中国英语学习者阅读能力的影响进行研究。研究表明：词汇量是基础，在其他条件不变的情况下，词汇量越大，阅读能力越强；在词汇量一致的情况下，社会背景越广泛，阅读能力越强，越不容易受学术界的界限影响；在词汇量一致的情况下掌握的俚语越多，越能深刻了解英语国家出版文章的深层含义。

Based on the empirical investigation, the influence of vocabulary and related factors on the reading ability of Chinese learners of English is studied. The research shows that ： Vocabulary is the basis. When other conditions remain unchanged, the reading ability will be stronger while learners obtain more vocabulary ; In the case of the same vocabulary, the more widely English learners＇ so- cial background is, the stronger the reading ability is, and less susceptible to be influenced by the boundaries of academia; In the case of the same vocabulary, English learners learn more slang, they will understand articles published by English speaking countries better.