An Investigation of the Nature and Functions of Exercises in Textbooks for Intensive Reading Course for English Majors

The qualification of the text exercises directly influences students’ learning effect. This research is conducted reviewing and classifying the referred exercises in the English textbook, the author attempts to present the practical application of the exercises by means of investigation, exploratory research and interview with the nature and functions of the exercises as well. The research makes contributions to the deep understanding of the nature and functions of exercises in textbooks, serving as a reference for teachers to select and apply exercise types appropriately and effectively in their teaching practice. It can be of some significance in exercise design, evaluation, compiling and selection and in other areas of study within EFL