Unit One Leading In and Exploring the Topic 2
Section A 4
Text A：The First McDonald’s Restaurant 4
Section B 13
Text B：Disney Mirrors American Culture 13
Section C 19
Practical Writing： Understanding and writing Invitation Letters 19
Unit Two Leading In and Exploring the Topic 23
Section A 25
Text A：Our Changing Lifestyle：Trends and Fads 25
Section B 33
Text B：Heavy Body，Not Heavy Heart 33
Section C 38
Practical Writing：Writing Letters of Acceptance or Declination 38
Unit Three Leading In and Exploring the Topic 41
Section A 43
Text A：My First Job 43
Section B 51
Text B：Unforgettable Life 51
Section C 57
Practical Writing：Understanding and Filling Application Form 57
Unit Four Leading In and Exploring the Topic 60
Section A 62
Text A：The Great TV Turn-oft 62
Section B 71
Text B：Ahead of the Game 71
Section C 76
Practical Writing：Understanding and Writing Timetables/Schedules 76
Unit Five Leading In and Exploring the Topic 79
Section A 81
Text A：Father Dearest 81
Section B 90
Text B：My Mother and I 90
Section C 96
Practical Writing：Understanding and Writing Hotel Ads 96
Unit Six Leading In and Exploring the Topic 99
Section A 101
Text A：Life in a Violin Case 101
Section B 110
Text B：Never Too Old to Live Your Dream 110
Section C 115
Practical Writing：Understanding and writing Faxes 115
Unit Seven Leading In and Exploring the Topic 118
Section A 120
Text A：Cyber-stepmother 120
Section B 129
Text B：Be Smart Online 129
Section C 136
Practical Writing：Writing Memos 136
Unit Eight Leading In and Exploring the Topic 139
Section A 141
Text A：Genius Characters 141
Section B 151
Text B：How Your Attitude Affects Your Health 151
Section C 157
Practical Writing：Understanding and Writing Notices（1） 157
Unit Nine Leading In and Exploring the Topic 160
Section A 162
Text A：I’m Toast in the Battle Against“Smart”Appliances 162
Section B 171
Text B：A High-tech Woman 171
Section C 177
Practical Writing：Understanding and Writing Notices（2） 177
Unit Ten Leading In and Exploring the Topic 179
Section A 181
Text A：How to Get the Job You Want 181
Section B 190
Text B：Applying for a New Boss 190
Section C 196
Practical Writing：Revision 196
Glossary 198