“图示理论”是现代认知语言学的代表理论之一。“图式”是指人的认知构建框架,具有“预期”的作用,阅读中的图式有文化的,篇章文体的和语言等形式。对于英语学习者提高英语阅读理解的能力对有着重要的指导意义和参考价值。本文将就此理论做简要介绍并详细阐述其在英语阅读理解中的应用。 “Graphic Theory ” is one of the representative theories of modern cognitive linguistics. “Schema ” refers to the framework of human cognitive construction, with “expected ” effect, the schema in reading is cultural, textual and linguistic forms. For English learners to improve the ability of reading comprehension has an important guiding significance and reference value. This article will briefly introduce this theory and elaborate on its application in English reading comprehension.