CONTENTS 1
Unit One 1
1．Reading for A’s 1
2．Why Not Speed Up Your Reading？ 7
3．An Admirable Ruler 11
Unit Two 15
4．The Lucky Archaeologist 15
5．News of the Engagement 20
6．The Story ofJazz 26
7．Chinese Americans 30
Unit Three 30
8．The Model Millionaire 35
9．The Sixth Sense 41
Unit Four 45
10．Long Walk to Forever 45
1 1．Father and Son 53
12．Never Trust Appearances 60
Unit Five 64
13．I Thought about This Girl 64
14．A Story ofthe West 69
15．Radar 74
16．Exercise：The Most Valuable Way to Train One’s Heart 78
Unit Six 78
17．Exercise：How Much Do You Need 82
18 My Sixth Christmas 86
Unit Seven 92
19．The Sacrifice at Masada 92
20．Covered Wagon Days 97
21．Education？Computer，Naturally 103
Unit Eight 107
22．Living as a Navajo 107
23．Picnic in the Dining-Room 113
24．Discovery of a Father 117
Unit Nine 124
25．Make Today Count 124
26．The Royal Disease 131
27．The Hand on the Latch 136
Unit Ten 141
28．The Most Unforgettable Character I’ve Met 141
29．Passing Trains 147
30．Are All Men Equal？ 152
Glossary 159
Key to Comprehension Exercises 182