《义务教育英语课程标准》明确规定:初中英语教学要侧重培养学生的阅读能力。英语阅读是语言学习的一项重要技能,也是获取信息的主要手段。阅读是任何语言教学中任何阶段都不可或缺的一个重要环节。阅读是提高语言行为和能力的重要基础,培养阅读能力是提高听说写能力的根本。 “Compulsory education English Curriculum Standards” clearly states: junior high school English teaching should focus on developing students’ reading ability. English reading is an important skill of language learning and also the main means of obtaining information. Reading is an integral part of any language teaching. Reading is an important foundation for improving language behaviors and abilities. Developing reading ability is the key to improving listening and speaking skills.