University of Tehran Research in Contemporary World Literature 2588-4131 10 27 2005 11 22 - - 12432 FA Journal Article 1970 01 01 This study investigates the reception strategies employed by EFL learners while completing a doze test. It presents the strategies they used and how they arrived at a solution to the gaps. Data was collected via semi-structured interview and think - aloud technique. The data was analyzed on the basis of the categories of general scheme of cognitive learning / reception strategies proposed by Rubine (1987), in terms of type and frequency. The study revealed; (a) the effect of monitoring strategies on their performance; (b) the contribution of translation into first language on the task, and (c) the use of multiple strategies on "demanding items". Other findings have also been discussed to give a better picture of their strategic performance during the course of performing on the task. This study investigates the reception strategies employed by EFL learners while completing a doze test. It presents the strategies they used and how they arrived at a solution to the gaps. Data was collected via semi-structured interview and think - aloud technique. The data was analyzed on the basis of the categories of general scheme of cognitive learning / reception strategies proposed by Rubine (1987), in terms of type and frequency. The study revealed; (a) the effect of monitoring strategies on their performance; (b) the contribution of translation into first language on the task, and (c) the use of multiple strategies on "demanding items". Other findings have also been discussed to give a better picture of their strategic performance during the course of performing on the task. https://jor.ut.ac.ir/article_12432_e7e5c6d5749b875d681e7e180f6432f8.pdf