Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 The Topic and Purpose of the Paper-1

1.2 Structure of the Paper-1

Chapter Two Literature Review-3

2.1 Cohesion Theory-3

2.2 Cohesion Devices-4

2.2.1 Reference-4

2.2.2 Substitution-4

2.2.3 Ellipsis-5

2.2.4 Conjunction-5

2.2.5 Lexical Cohesion-6

2.3 English Business Contract-6

2.3.1 Definition of English Business Contract and Its Features-6

2.3.2 Classification of Business Contracts-7

Chapter Three Cohesive Devices and Their Features in English Business Contracts-8

3.1 Reference and Its Features in English Business Contracts-8

3.2 Substitution and Its Features in English Business Contracts-10

3.3 Ellipsis and Its Features in English Business Contracts-11

3.4 Conjunction and Its Features in English Business Contracts-11

3.5 Lexical Repetition and Its Features in English Business Contracts-12

Chapter Four Conclusion-15

References-16