Unit 1 Symbols of Culture
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:The First McDonald’S Restaurant
Section B
Text B:Disney Mirrors American Culture
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Invitation Letters
Unit 2 Trends and Fads
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Our Changing Lifestyle:Trends and Fads
Section B
Text B:Heavy Body,Not Heavy Heart
Section C
Practical Writing:Writing Letters of Acceptance or Declination
Unit 3 A SuccessfuI Career
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:My First Job
Section B
Text B:The Biggest Risk Is Not Taking Any Risks
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Filling in Application Forms
Unit 4 A Turn ln Life
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:30 Days Without the Internet——A Self—Experiment
Section B
Text B:Ahead of the Game
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Timetables/Schedules
Unit 5 Parents Love
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Father Dearest
Section B
Text B:Mv Mother and I
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Hotel Ads
Unit 6 Dreams
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
TextA:Life in aViolin Case
Section B
Text B:Never ToO Old to Live Your Dream
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Faxes
Unit 7 Pollution
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Smog in My City
Section B
Text B:The Thames Cleanup:An Incredible Achievement
Section C
Practical Writing:Writing Memos
Unit 8 Life and Success
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Genius Characters
Section B
Text B:Entrepreneurs
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Notices(I)
Unit 9 Improvement in Appliances
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:I’m Toast in the Battle Against“Smart”Appliances
Section B
Text B:A High—Tech Woman
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Notices(2)
Unit 10 Getting a Good Job
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
TextA:HOW to Get the JobYon Wrant
Section B
Text B:Applying for a New Boss
Section C
Practical Writing:Revision
Glossary