Unit 1 World Peace and United Nations 1
Fast Reading A Establishment of the United Nations 1
Fast Reading B UNESCO 4
Extensive Reading US vs.UN 7
Unit 2 Custom and Culture 15
Fast Reading A British Civilization in Many Ways 15
Fast Reading B Miss Wild Elephant 17
Extensive Reading Wedding Ceremonies 20
Unit 3 Job Hunting 30
Fast Reading A A Rush Fellow 30
Fast Reading B The Principles of Acquaintances 32
Extensive Reading The Experience in Interviewing 33
Unit 4 Traveling around the Worid 39
Fast Reading A Tips for Visiting Paris 39
Fast Reading B Sighting Resort:Hawaii 42
Extensive Reading Real Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 44
Unit 5 Earthquake under the Sea—Tsunami 51
Fast Reading A Signs and Warnings 51
Fast Reading B Children Protection after the Flood 53
Extensive Reading Experience in the Tsunami 55
Unit 6 Prediction of World Climate 63
Fast Reading A Human Activities and Global Warming 63
Fast Reading B Climate Change on Antarctica 65
Extensive Reading Researches on World Climate 68
Unit 7 Natives and Immigrants 76
Fast Reading A American Indian Tribes 76
Fast Reading B Eskimos Adapting to New Life 78
Extensive Reading Immigrants in Culture Shock 80
Unit 8 Impressive Recreations 87
Fast Reading A The Playing Cards 87
Fast Reading B Comment on the Movie 89
Extensive Reading One of the Essence in Chinese Culture 92
Unit 9 Exploration into Space 99
Fast Reading A New Discovery about Saturn 99
Fast Reading B Chinese Astronaut in Space 102
Extensive Reading Exploration for Alien Civilization 105
Unit 10 Musical Performances 113
Fast Reading A Steel Band 113
Fast Reading B The Saxophone Concert in China 115
Extensive Reading Icon of Jazz 117
Keys 125