Unit One 1
Section A The Core Text:Secrets of Powerful Speaking 1
Section B Sample Interview:Strategies for Public Speaking 5
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 9
1．The Art of Oral Presentation 9
2．Body Language Speaks Louder than Words 16
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 18
Part A Sample Speech:How to Make a Good Presentation 18
Part B Presentation Practice 20
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 21
Part D Useful Expressions 22
Unit Two 24
Section A The Core Text:From Competence to Commitment 24
Section B Sample Interview:Europe versus America in High Education 28
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 31
1．New Policies on College Life 31
2．The Function of Universities 33
3．Education Equality Calls for Fair Enrolment 35
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 37
Part A Sample Speech:To Learn in an Entertaining Way 37
Part B Presentation Practice 38
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 40
Part D Useful Expressions 41
Unit Three 43
Section A The Core Text:New Zealand—A Beautiful Country 43
Section B Sample Interview:Tourism Marketing 46
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 50
1．Benefits and Challenges of Tourism 51
2．Travelers Need a Dose of Civilization 53
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 56
Part A Sample Speech:Travel Makes People Wiser 56
Part B Presentation Practice 57
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 58
Part D Useful Expressions 60
Unit Four 62
Section A The Core Text:Culture Shock 62
Section B Sample Interview:Living Abroad—Cultural Experience 65
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 68
1．Symptoms of Culture Shock 68
2．When in China,Do As the Chinese Do 71
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 75
Part A Sample Speech:To Cope with Cultural Diversity 75
Part B Presentation Practice 76
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 77
Part D Useful Expressions 78
Unit Five 81
Section A The Core Text:Harmonious Society—China's Dream 81
Section B Sample Interview:On Forgiveness 84
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 88
1．New Concepts Adopted for Further Development 88
2．To Embrace Social Harmony 90
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 92
Part A Sample Speech:How to Improve Conditions for the Physically Disabled? 92
Part B Presentation Practice 94
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 94
Part D Useful Expressions 96
Unit Six 98
Section A The Core Text:Economic Implications of Increased Oil Prices 98
Section B Sample Interview:Energy Prices and Policies 102
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 106
1．Why Do Gasoline Prices Rise and Fall? 106
2．Rising Oil Prices Have Limited Impact on China's Economy 109
3．Oil Price Hikes Could Hinder China's Growth 111
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 113
Part A Sample Speech:China Is Not to Blame for Rises in Oil Prices 113
Part B Presentation Practice 115
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 116
Part D Useful Expressions 117
Unit Seven 120
Section A The Core Text:Future of UN Hinges on Effective Reform 120
Section B Sample Interview:UN Still Matters in World Affairs 123
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 126
1．UN Is Faced with New Challenges 126
2．Globalization 129
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 132
Part A Sample Speech:Does Globalization Increase Poverty and Inequality? 132
Part B Presentation Practice 133
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 134
Part D Useful Expressions 136
Unit Eight 139
Section A The Core Text:Is Technology Making Us Smarter? 139
Section B Sample Interview:Internal Communications 143
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 147
1．Science and Technology Is a Two-Edged Sword 147
2．The Power of the Computer 149
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 152
Part A Sample Speech:Information Superhighways 152
Part B Presentation Practice 153
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 154
Part D Useful Expressions 155
Unit Nine 157
Section A The Core Text:Environmental Problems and Future Measures in Denmark 157
Section B Sample Interview:China's Development and Environment 161
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 165
1．Environmental Protection in China 165
2．Hurricane Katrina 167
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 170
Part A Sample Speech:Promoting"Green"Buildings 170
Part B Presentation Practice 171
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 172
Part D Useful Expressions 174
Unit Ten 176
Section A The Core Text:Why Study Space? 176
Section B Sample Interview:An Interview with Ben Bova 180
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 184
1．The Military in Space 184
2．Shenzhou Ⅵ—A Leap Forward 186
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 188
Part A Sample Speech:Space Exploration Is Worth the Expense 188
Part B Presentation Practice 189
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 191
Part D Useful Expressions 192
Unit Eleven 194
Section A The Core Text:The True Spirit of the Olympics 194
Section B Sample Interview:An Interview with Allen Johnson 197
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 201
1．2008 Beijing Olympics 201
2．Why to Be a Volunteer for the Special Olympics? 203
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 206
Part A Sample Speech:Martial Arts—Chinese Wushu 206
Part B Presentation Practice 207
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 208
Part D Useful Expressions 210
Unit Twelve 212
Section A The Core Text:To Be Media Wise 212
Section B Sample Interview:Success in Internet Marketing 215
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 219
1．"Super Voice Girls"Wow the Millions 219
2．S.Korean Soap Opera Sparks Boom in China 221
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 223
Part A Sample Speech:Take Action to Control Negative Influence of Media 223
Part B Presentation Practice 224
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 225
Part D Useful Expressions 227
Unit Thirteen 229
Section A The Core Text:The Universal Ethic 229
Section B Sample Interview:How to Make the Tax System Better and Simpler 233
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 237
1．Stronger Governance Reflects Public Will 237
2．Make City Life More than Bright Lights 239
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 241
Part A Sample Speech:Journalists'Code of Ethics 241
Part B Presentation Practice 243
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 244
Part D Useful Expressions 245
Unit Fourteen 247
Section A The Core Text:Beliefs about Wealth and Poverty 247
Section B Sample Interview:Wealth and Income Inequality 250
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 254
1．Yellow Light for China's Income Gap 254
2．Tax Revision Calls for More Reforms 256
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 258
Part A Sample Speech:Should Citizens Take Out Private Health Insurance by Themselves? 258
Part B Presentation Practice 259
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 260
Part D Useful Expressions 262
Unit Fifteen 263
Section A The Core Text:Principles for International Trade 263
Section B Sample Interview:Enterprise Culture and Business Success 267
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 271
1．The Success of New Products 271
2．Business Ethics 273
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 275
Part A Sample Speech:Basic Strategies for Marketing 275
Part B Presentation Practice 277
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 278
Part D Useful Expressions 279
Unit Sixteen 281
Section A The Core Text:Shanghai 2010 World Expo 281
Section B Sample Interview:The Theme of Shanghai Expo 285
Section C Information Input and Group Discussion 288
1．Opportunities and Challenges to Shanghai 288
2．Urban Traffic Management and Control 290
Section D Sample Speech and Oral Practice 292
Part A Sample Speech:Should We Pull Down Old Buildings? 292
Part B Presentation Practice 294
Part C More Topics for Oral Practice 295
Part D Useful Expressions 296