本文运用图式理论分析了目前高校英语阅读教学中文化背景知识缺乏的原因及其对英语学习者学习效果的影响,并在此基础上提出了改进的意见,认为应把文章放到特定的文化背景中解读,充分利用多媒体等现代科技手段来介绍文化背景知识,并通过有趣的课堂活动丰富学生的文化背景知识。 Based on schema theory, this paper analyzes the current lack of cultural background knowledge in college English reading teaching and its impact on English learners’ learning outcomes. Based on this, it puts forward some suggestions for improvement. It is suggested that the article should be put into a specific culture Background, make full use of modern science and technology means such as multimedia to introduce cultural background knowledge, enrich students’ cultural background knowledge through interesting classroom activities.