Unit 1 Getting acquainted 1
A First impressions 1
B Working together 7
Unit 2 Communication 12
A Announcements and signs 12
B Feelings and gestures 16
Unit 3 Breaking the law 19
A Crime and punishment 19
B Solving crimes 24
Unit 4 Mysteries and surprises 28
A That's strange! 28
B It's hard to believe but... 32
Unit 5 Education 37
A Happy days? 37
B Brain power 43
Unit 6 Fame and fortune 46
A Famous people 46
B Can money buy happiness? 50
Unit 7 Around the world 55
A People and languages 55
B When in Rome... 59
Unit 8 Technology 63
A Can you explain it? 63
B User-friendly? 69
Unit 9 Health and fitness 74
A Staying healthy 74
B Coping with stress? 79
Unit 10 Natural forces 83
A What awful weather! 83
B The ring of fire 88
Unit 11 News and current events 92
A Today's news 92
B People and the news 97
Unit 12 Relationships 102
A Friendship 102
B Looking for love 107
Unit 13 Adventure 111
A Please be careful! 111
B Exciting-or dangerous? 115
Unit 14 Self-improvement 119
A How to be popular 119
B Managing your life 123
Unit 15 Travel and tourism 128
A Travelers or tourists? 128
B Fantastic journeys 133
Unit 16 The real world 137
A Using the phone 137
B The ideal job 140