In order to solve the difficulties faced by English reading teaching, this paper proposes a feature extraction-oriented method for data analysis and optimization of English reading corpus. This method specifically includes the evaluation of vocabulary coverage, comparing the value and vocabulary distribution evaluation of the two sets of textbooks in helping students master English core vocabulary and adapt to the English reading environment as soon as possible, testing whether the teaching of the three sets of textbooks can enable learners to reach the level of free reading corresponding English materials, and testing whether the gradient of the textbooks can be in line with the average language level required for reading corresponding English materials. The experimental results show that, compared with the blog-1565 based on the four authoritative core word lists, the English core word coverage of the two tutorials has reached 91.8% and 93.7%, respectively, and can be improved to 96% and 97.4%, respectively, after optimization. Conclusion. It is proved that the data analysis and optimization of English reading corpus based on feature extraction can play a directional role in the current English reading-related textbooks.

Hamlin Garland, an influential American writer, puts forward his literary theory—Veritism. His collection of short stories-Main-Travelled Roads insists on describing the real situation of Midwest and West rural areas by using “Veritism”, as well as expresses the great humanistic concern and deep thinking about the changes that had taken place between urban and rural areas. By analyzing the figures and plots of Main-Travelled Roads, this paper will reveal humanism and classical sensibility, happy endings, and aesthetic value in it, and let readers understand the theme of the short stories thoroughly, and appreciate the Veritism comprehensively.

Vocabulary is the foundation of language and plays an important role in language learning. Vocabulary teaching has been paid more and more attention at home and abroad.Whether the vocabulary of English textbooks for primary and secondary schools can meet students' learning and information exchange needs is a question worth exploring.This paper analyzes the vocabulary of English textbooks for primary and secondary schools and shows their usage and coverage in different real language communication activities, which provides statistical reference for the selection and revision of English textbooks for primary and secondary schools in the future.