思维导图属于图形技术的一种,是表征和组织发散性思维的重要工具,能够通过图形、颜色和符号提高学习者的理解能力,并且促进其创造性思维。将思维导图运用到大学英语阅读的教学中去,可以引导学生跳出语言点的束缚,提高学生对语篇的理解能力,激发学生的学习热情与动力。 Mind maps are a type of graphics technology that is an important tool for characterizing and organizing divergent mindsets that enhance learners’ ability to understand and promote their creative thinking through graphics, colors, and symbols. Applying the mind map to the teaching of college English reading can guide students to jump out of the shackles of language point, improve students ’ability to understand discourse, and arouse students’ enthusiasm for learning and motivation.