在大学英语教学过程中,常常会遇到许多背景知识方面的问题。从某种意义上讲,中西文化差异是学生理解、掌握和运用外语的重要因素。本文通过对大学英语教学过程中的英语国家背景知识和文化因素的探讨,阐述了文化背景知识的重要意义及其对大学英语教学产生的积极促进作用。 In the process of college English teaching, many background questions often arise. In a sense, differences in Chinese and Western cultures are important factors for students to understand, master and use foreign languages. This article discusses the background knowledge and cultural factors of English-speaking countries in the process of college English teaching, and elaborates the significance of cultural background knowledge and its positive effect on the development of college English teaching.