The graduation thesis submitted by Han Xiaoxi meets the research objectives. The paper provides a consistent review of analytical literature including examination of the following issues: concept of blending, reasons for emerging of blending, the place of blending in the word-formation system of the modern English language, blending methods and types of blending, peculiar features of modern English mass media texts. In the practical part of the research, 566 language coinages, including 107 blends, were analyzed being derived from 56 modern English-language sources oriented at the diverse target audience. Lexico-semantic and functional-pragmatic properties of 107 blends were analyzed. The preparation of materials, interpretation and data analysis were conducted autonomously. The research data can be used for lectures and seminars on Lexicology of English Language. All parts of the thesis have been written and formatted in accordance with the All-Union State Standard. The paper proves the high level of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and autonomy of the researcher. The graduation thesis of the Bachelor student Han Xiaoxi is a comprehensive, consistent, fully accomplished, practically oriented research, which can be submitted for reviewing and approved for the defense.