UNIT 1 CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD
(儿童是世界的未来)
Lesson 1 Eliminate Child Labor(消除童工)
1—1 IL Tries to Eliminate Child Labor
1—2 The Growing Child Trafficking Problem in South Asia
1—3 Children’S Rescue Highlights Nigeria’S Battle with Trafficking
1—4 West African Governments Combat Trafficking of Child Laborers
Lesson 2 Child Soldier(儿童士兵)
2—1 Former Child Soldier Speaks out
2—2 Removing the Scars of War
2—3 Palestinian Boy Killed in Gaza
2—4 Child Soldiers Fight in Conflicts Worldwide
Lesson 3 Child Welfare(儿童福利)
3—1 Valuable Art Auction Will Benefit UNICEF
3—2 Significant Progress in Global Child Welfare
3—3 Top US Toy Store Teams with Marines to Donate
Holiday Presents to Needy Kids
3—4 IFPRI’S Conference to Focus on Child Malnutrition
Lesson 4 Child Education(儿童教育)
4—1 Teen Ink Magazine Targets Teenagers
4—2 New Book Provides Reassurance for Kids of Alcoholics
4—3 Powell Urges Arab.Israeli Teenagers to Work for Peace
4—4 Teacher Turns Terminal Illness into Teen Anti-Smoking Campaign
UNIT 2 AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS
(美国移民状况)
Lesson 5 The Policy of Immigration(移民政策)
5—1 US Government Presents New Orientation Guide for Immigrants
5—2 Bush Wants Immigration Procedures Simplified
5—3 US Lawmakers Consider Amending Constitution to Allow
Foreign Born to Run for President
5—4 US Immigration Reform Likely a Significant Issue in
Race for White House
Lesson 6 The Status of American Immigrants(美国移民地位)
6—1 Immigrants Are 13 Percent of US Workforce
6—2 Immigrant Workers Expand US Labor Pool
6—3 Most Americans Positive About Immigration
6—4 Doctor Cares for Latino Immigrants
Lesson 7 Brilliance of Successful Immigrants(成功移民者的辉煌)
7—1 Immigrants Are Likely US Entrepreneurs
7—2 Immigrants Interpret America’S Thanksgiving Celebration
7—3 The First African American to Win the 0scar
7—4 Asian Americans Could Cast Decisive Vote in Tight US Elections
Lesson 8 Complaints of Those Who Suffer Discrimination(受歧视者的不满)
8—1 New Generation ofImmigrants Flock to US
8—2 Understanding Muslim Opinion
8—3 Muslim—Americans Say They Suffer Job Discrimination
8—4 US House Passes Tough Immigration Law
UNIT 3 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN AMERICA
(美国总统大选)
Lesson 9 Election Arena Comes into Being(擂台格局的形成)
9—1 Democrats Officially Nominate John Kerry for President
9—2 Republican Convention Officially Nominates President Bush for Second Term
9—3 Bush Pursues 2 nd Term in the Wake of Historic Events
9—4 Campaign Profile:John Kerry
Lesson 10 Embodiment of Democracy and Money(民主与金钱的体现)
10—1 Fundraising Crucial for US Presidential Candidates
10—2 Suppoers of Caucus System in US Elections Say Process Reflects True Democracy at W0rk
10—3 US Election Enters New Phase
10—4 New Book Explores Early Stages of US Presidential Campaigns
Lesson 11 Showing up by Disputing and Debating(激辩展示才华)
11—1 Bush and Kerry Spar over Iraq War.Economy
11—2 Kerry:Bush Made Wrong Choices on Iraq
11—3 Bush and Kerry Battle over War on Terrorism
11—4 President Bush and Democratic Candidate Kerry Spar over US Security
Lesson 12 Swinging to Win More Votes(游说赢取选票)
12—1 Bush and Kerry Campaign in Key States
12—2 Bush and Kerry Continue Campaign in Battleground States
12—3 Polls Indicate Tight US Presidential Race
12—4 Bush Celebrates While Democrats Reffect
UNIT 4 FIGHTING AGAINST TSUNAMI
(全球一心抗海啸)
Lesson 13 Disaster Victims Are Everywhere(哀鸿遍野)
13—1 Many Tsunami Disaster Zones Wait for Relief Supplies
13—2 Aid Reaching Tsunami Survivors in Indonesia 3 Weeks After Disaster,Bodies Still Being Found
13—3 Tsunami Responsible for over One Million Lost Jobs
13—4 In Natural Disasters the Poor Are Hardest Hit
Lesson 14 Relief Efforts Around the World(列国救援)
14—1 Ships,Planes from Several Nations Deliver Aid to Tsunami Victims?
14—2 Reaching Tsunami Victims with Lifesaving Aid
14—3 Indonesia:No Deadline for Foreign Troops Helping Tsunami Victims to Leave
14—4 Celebrities Raise Funds for Tsunami Victims
Lesson 15 The UN Action(联合国行动)
15—1 UN Raises Record Aid Amounts for Tsunami Victims
15—2 UN Official Praises Wealthy Nations for Disaster FUnds
15—3 UNICEF Focuses Efforts on Tsunami Child Survivors
15—4 Top UN Official Vows of Asian Tsunami.“Never Ever Again”
Lesson 16 Reconstruction and Rehabilitation(重建家园)
16—1 Struggle Continues for Thais in Tsunami?Hit Regions
16—2 Sri Lankans Look to Rebuild After Deadly Tsunami
16—3 Aid Workers Race Against the Clock
16—4 Acehnese Try to Build a Life on Shuttered Dreams
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