Abstract: This paper is to study the teaching of English reading in junior middle school based on the Communicative Approach. With the analyses of the problems existing in middle school English reading teaching, the author introduces the theoretical basis and the teaching principles of Communicative Approach, as well as the method of applying it to the Oxford junior middle school English teaching materials called Fun With English. Studies show that Communicative Approach is certainly helpful for improving middle school students' English reading ability. It can promote their interest in learning English, and the practical ability of using language. Through the case study，the author expects the study can enlighten the English reading teaching in junior middle school, improve students' reading ability, and enhance the teaching efficiency.
Key words: Communicative Approach; English reading teaching; junior high school
摘要：本文旨在研究以交际法为教学指导思想开展初中英语阅读课教学。作者在分析了当今中学英语阅读教学中存在的问题的同时，介绍了交际法的理论基础，教学原则和以及将交际法结合牛津初中英语教材的特点运用到阅读教学中。研究表明，交际法对于中学生的英语阅读能力有一定的帮助，能促进他们对英语学习产生兴趣，提高实际运用语言的能力。借助案例，作者期望该研究能对初中英语阅读教学有所启发，提高学生的阅读能力，增强教学效果。
关键词：交际法； 英语阅读教学；初中
