Unit One 1
Section A The Core Text:A Campaign Speech 1
Section B Sample Dialogues 3
1．Making Serious Attempt in Oral English 3
2．Preparing a Speech 4
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 5
1．Having an Orderly Framework for Your Speech 6
2．The Virtue of Communication Skills 7
3．What Teacher Should Know and Be Able to Do 9
Section D Oral Exercises 10
Unit Two 16
Section A The Core Text:Truth About College Life 16
Section B Sample Dialogues 18
1．A University Degree 18
2．Busy School Life 19
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 20
1．On-campus Living vs Off-campus Living 21
2．Getting Along with Your Roommates 22
3．Managing Your Stress 23
Section D Oral Exercises 24
Unit Three 30
Section A The Core Text:Five Minds for Future Students 30
Section B Sample Dialogues 32
1．The Secret of Creativity 32
2．Innovation as a Survival Tactic 34
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 35
1．Cultivating Creative Thinking 35
2．Seven Skills for Qualified Personnel 37
3．Learning to Educate Yourself 39
Section D Oral Exercises 40
Unit Four 46
Section A The Core Text:Tradition in Change for Chinese Lunar New Year 46
Section B Sample Dialogues 48
1．The Spring Festival Is Just Round the Corner 48
2．Christmas Is Coming 49
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 50
1．Why Are Some Young Chinese Interested in Foreign Festivals? 51
2．Do Foreigners View Our New Year as We View Their Christmas? 52
3．Chinese New Year 53
Section D Oral Exercises 55
Unit Five 61
Section A The Core Text:Significance of the Tourism Industry in the 21st Century 61
Section B Sample Dialogues 63
1．Hotel Check-in 63
2．Talking About Sightseeing in London 65
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 66
1．Top Attractions in Beijing 66
2．Tourist Attractions in Shanghai 68
3．Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism 70
Section D Oral Exercises 72
Unit Six 77
Section A The Core Text:Dealing with Life in New Culture 77
Section B Sample Dialogues 79
1．The Multicultural Society 79
2．Life in China 80
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 82
1．Seven Characteristics of Culture 82
2．The Number"Nine"in Chinese Cultural Context 83
3．Benefits of Overseas Study 85
Section D Oral Exercises 87
Unit Seven 92
Section A The Core Text:Building a Resources-saving Society 92
Section B Sample Dialogues 94
1．Technology—a Key to Building a Resources-saving Society 95
2．Saving Energy by Raising Resources Tax 96
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 97
1．Circular Economy 97
2．Sustainable Development 99
3．Eco-industrial Civilization 100
Section D Oral Exercises 102
Unit Eight 108
Section A The Core Text:Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Emblem 108
Section B Sample Dialogues 110
1．FAQ for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games 110
2．A Healthy Lifestyle 112
Section C Passages for Reading and Oral Practice 113
1．2008 Games Is More than the World of Sport 113
2．Olympic Rings and Official Mascots 115
3．Olympic Medal and Torch 117
Section D Oral Exercises 118
Unit Nine 124
Section A The Core Text:Environmental Protection Needs Public Participation 124
Section B Sample Dialogues 127
1．Give Up Convenience,Save Mother Earth 127
2．Saving Our Environment 128
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 129
1．Truth About the Environment 129
2．The World Environment Is Getting Worse 131
3．Environmental Kuznets Curve 132
Section D Oral Exercises 134
Unit Ten 139
Section A The Core Text:Measures to Solve the Employment Problem 139
Section B Sample Dialogues 141
1．A Job Interview 141
2．Where to Work 142
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 143
1．Guaranteeing Women's Right to Equal Employment 143
2．Promoting the Youth Employment 145
3．Helping Disabled People to Find Jobs 146
Section D Oral Exercises 148
Unit Eleven 154
Section A The Core Text:The Japanese Approach to Business 154
Section B Sample Dialogues 156
1．Negotiating a Contract 157
2．A Phone Call About Late Payment of an Invoice 158
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 159
1．Utility vs Identity 159
2．Assessing and Training Potential 160
3．The Art of Leadership 162
Section D Oral Exercises 163
Unit Twelve 169
Section A The Core Text:The Task of Building a Harmonious Society 169
Section B Sample Dialogues 171
1．Problems to Be Solved in Building a Harmonious Society 171
2．China's Domestic Economic Policy 173
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 174
1．Bridging the Education Gap 174
2．Low-rent Housing for Low-income Families 176
3．Adjusting Income Distribution 177
Section D Oral Exercises 179
Unit Thirteen 185
Section A The Core Text:Features of World Expo 2010 Shanghai 185
Section B Sample Dialogues 187
1．Better City,Better Life 188
2．Shanghai World Expo 189
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 190
1．World Expo 2010 Shanghai 191
2．World Expo—a Challenge to Human Capital Management 192
3．Online Site Means No One Misses Expo 194
Section D Oral Exercises 195
Unit Fourteen 201
Section A The Core Text:Harmonious World Calls for New International Law 201
Section B Sample Dialogues 203
1．The Role of the United Nations 203
2．China's Foreign Policy 205
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 206
1．Win-win Cooperation Between China and US 206
2．Considering China as a Threat Has No Advantages 208
3．Removing External Interference,Promoting China's Reunification 209
Section D Oral Exercises 211
Unit Fifteen 217
Section A The Core Text:Is Technology Making Our Lives Easy or Busy? 217
Section B Sample Dialogues 219
1．The Internet Saves Life 219
2．At the Nuclear Power Station 220
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 221
1．The Steel Collar Workers 222
2．Computer Technology in the Future 223
3．Information Superhighways 225
Section D Oral Exercises 227
Unit Sixteen 232
Section A The Core Text:Securities Market in China 232
Section B Sample Dialogues 234
1．New Policies for Financial Reform 234
2．Theory and Practice in Finance 235
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 237
1．China's Stock Market Capitalization Tops GDP 237
2．Shares Slip on Worries over Policy Shifts 238
3．The Causes of Inflation 240
Section D Oral Exercises 241