Unit One 1
1．Reading for A's 1
CONTENTS 1
2．Why Not Speed Up Your Reading? 6
3．An Admirable Ruler 12
Unit Two 21
4．The Lucky Archaeologist 21
5．News of the Engagement 27
6．The Story of Jazz 33
7．Chinese Americans 38
Unit Thtee 38
8．The Model Millionaire 46
9．The Sixth Sense 52
Unit Four 58
10．Long Walk to Forever 58
11．Father and Son 64
12．Never Trust Appearances 72
Unit Five 77
13．I Thought about This Girl 77
14．A Story of the West 83
15．Radar 89
Unit Six 94
16．Exercise:The Most Valuable Way to Train One's Heart 94
Interview with Dr.Gabe Mirkin 94
17．Exercise:How Much Do You Need? 101
18．My Sixth Christmas 105
Unit Seven 111
19．The Sacrifice at Masada 111
20．Covered Wagon Days 117
21．Education?Computer,Naturally 124
22．Living as a Navajo 129
Unit Eight 129
23．Picnic in the Dining-Room 137
24．Discovery of a Father 142
Unit Nine 148
25．Make Today Count 148
26．The Royal Disease 154
27．The Hand on the Latch 159
Unit Ten 165
28．The Most Unforgettable Character I've Met 165
29．Passing Trains 173
30．Are All Men Equal? 180