前言 1
Unit 1 Life in the Information Age 1
Unit 2 Social Inequality 20
Unit 3 Creativity and Critical Thinking 42
Unit 4 Charity 64
Unit 5 Culture and Values 86
Unit 6 Gun Control 104
Unit 7 Choosing Your Career 123
Unit 8 The Blessings and Curses of Technology 143
Appendix 163
Appendix Ⅰ Highlighted Vocabulary 163
Appendix Ⅱ Vocabulary Learning Activities 167
Appendix Ⅲ General Academic English Skills 169
Appendix Ⅳ Assessment and Evaluation Rubrics for Peer-Assessment and Self-Assessment 193
Appendix Ⅴ 上海市大学英语教学参考框架（试行）（高等学校非英语专业本科用） 197
Appendix Ⅵ Learning Objectives in 21st Century Education 204