在英语学习中,阅读能力是语言能力的一个重要方面。《上海市中小学英语课程标准》对初中阶段的英语阅读能力提出了明确的目标:能根据上下文的意思,推测生词的意义;能掌握所读材料的大意,抓住要点,获取关键信息;能在整体理解文章的基础上进行适当的推理和判断,领会作者的意图;能从各种媒体中获取基本信息。那么如何优化英语阅读课,来培养学生的英语阅读思维能力?本文就结合自身的教学实践,以课例片段方式谈几点思考。 In English learning, reading ability is an important aspect of language ability. The English Curriculum Standards for Primary and Middle Schools in Shanghai set clear goals for English reading ability in junior high school. According to the meaning of context, it can infer the meaning of new words, master the meaning of materials read, grasp the key points, and obtain key information. On the basis of the overall understanding of the article on the basis of appropriate reasoning and judgment, understanding of the author’s intentions; from various media access to basic information. So how to optimize the English reading class to cultivate students’ English reading thinking ability? This article combined with its own teaching practice, to talk about the class fragment.