1 Holidays 1
2 Modern Science 9
3 International Communication 17
4 Travelling Abroad 25
5 The Environment 33
6 Technology and Construction 41
7 Natural Disasters 49
8 Revision 57
9 The Age of Computers 65
10 Sporting Life 73
11 Music 81
12 The Media 89
13 Famous Figures 97
14 Revision 105
Additional Passage A A Very Long Journey 113
Additional Passage B The Time-Travel Machine 117
Additional Passage C Hand Gestures 121
Additional Passage D An Unusual Journey 125
Additional Passage E Conserving Energy in the Home 129
Additional Passage F A New Bridge 133
Additional Passage G The Growth of Fast-Food Restaurants in China 137
Additional Passage H The Origins of Sports 141
Additional Passage I Making Music 145
Additional Passage J Japanese Homes 149
Glossary 153