Unit 1 Language Learning 1
Passage 1 How You Can Double Your Reading Speed 1
Passage 2 Speed Reading Basics 6
Passage 3 Learning a Foreign Language 10
Unit 2 College Education 16
Passage 1 Key Points of College Lectures 16
Passage 2 The True Purpose of College and Higher Education 21
Passage 3 Understanding and Managing Student Stress 26
Unit 3 Internet 32
Passage 1 Avoid Internet Theft,Fraud and Phishing 32
Passage 2 Soaking in Spam 37
Passage 3 Internet Addiction 41
Unit 4 New Technology 46
Passage 1 Heart Rate Monitor 46
Passage 2 Laser Eye Correction Surgery 51
Passage 3 Cosmetic Surgery 56
Unit 5 Personal Training 61
Passage 1 Growing Professionally and Personally 61
Passage 2 Secrets of Self-made Millionaires 66
Passage 3 Name One Good Reason Someone Should Hire You 71
Unit 6 Nature and Society 77
Passage 1 Can Animals Sense Earthquakes 77
Passage 2 International Women's Da 82
Passage 3 The Development of Fabrics 87
Unit 7 Baby and Dream 92
Passage 1 Babies in the Woods 92
Passage 2 Dreams 98
Passage 3 Language of Dreams 104
Unit 8 Know-how 110
Passage 1 How Do You Define a Good Logo Design 110
Passage 2 The Great Pyramid of Giza 114
Passage 3 What to Know When Buying Binoculars 119
Unit 9 Youth and Health 124
Passage 1 Ways to Trick Your Body into Staying Young 124
Passage 2 Health-Friendly Cleaning 129
Passage 3 The Role of Supplements in Health and Nutrition 135
Unit 10 Happiness 141
Passage 1 Electric Love 141
Passage 2 Keys to True Happiness 146
Passage 3 First Time Dating 151
Keys for Reference 156