The previous researches show that there is a certain degree of correlation between first language and foreign language reading attitudes.

This paper,taking several examples in culture,shows the cultural obstacles in foreign language reading and the countermeasures.

Beginning with analyzing the reading process,this paper points out three influential factors in foreign language reading:language knowledge,reading strategy and cultural background.

In this article the authors discuss the teaching methods in foreign language reading.

Based on recent theories of the L2 reading process that have focused on an interactive approach.

This study explores non-English majors attitudes and frequency regarding English extensive reading, including the factors that have determining influence on students reading attitudes and frequency.

The results showed: (1) Reciprocal teaching with three strategies had remarkable positive influence on the facets of question strategy and reading attitude;(2) Reciprocal teaching with four strategies and five strategies displayed significant positive influence on reading comprehension,question and summarizing strategy,comprehension monitoring and reading at.