Abstract
Based on the previous study, and with the help of the self-edited questionnaire on students of both sexes, this paper analyzes the gender differences in English reading habits from two aspects: mental activities and behavioral habits, as well as their influencing factors and some pieces of advice. At present, the study on gender differences in English reading is very limited. So the result of this paper is to make the male and female readers learn about the effect of gender differences in English learning, so that they can develop better reading habits, take their respective advantage and improve their English reading skills and quality.
Keywords   gender differences   English reading   reading habits

本文以异性学生为研究对象，从阅读习惯方面入手，借助于自编问卷的调查结果,来探讨异性在英语阅读习惯方面存在的差异。本文将从心理活动和外在动作两方面对异性英语阅读习惯进行对比，同时分析了影响异性英语阅读习惯的因素,并提出一些建议。目前关于异性英语阅读差异的研究还不是很多，因此希望本研究的结果有助于英语阅读者了解性别差异在英语学习中的作用，培养良好的阅读习惯，以便在今后的英语阅读中，能发挥各自优势，提高阅读能力和阅读质量。
关键词  异性   英语阅读   阅读习惯

The gender differences in English learning have been long-standing, and so does those in English reading. English reading is the major way for English learners to gain knowledge, and the embodiment of one’s skills in comprehension. Knowing more about gender differences in English reading will help English readers improve their reading proficiency and skills by fully using their own advantages.