Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Research background 1 2 Purpose of the study 1 3 Significance of the study 1 4 Structure of the thesis Chapter 2 Literature review 2 1 Classroom interaction 2 2 Researches on teachers' questions 2 3 Summary Chapter 3 Research design 3 1 Research questions 3 2 Methodology 3 3 Sample description 3 4 Procedures Chapter 4 Data presentation and analysis 4 1 Types of teachers' questions 4 2 Other teacher questioning behaviors 4 3 Analysis on the questionnaire Chapter 5 Conclusion 5 1 Findings and implications 5 2 Limitations of the research and suggestions for further studies References Appendix Appendix I Teachers'questionnaire Appendix Ⅱ Students' questionnaire Appendix Ⅲ Sample of transcription