Unit 1 Same-SexMarriage
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listen to the Debate
4．Read for Information
Text A Same-Sex Marriage， Civil Unions， and Domestic Partnerships
Text B Anti-Gay vs．Pro-Marriage
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Writing Skills： How to Write an Academic Paper （I）

Unit 2 Graffiti
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listen to the News Reports
4．Read for Information
Text A What Is Street Art? Graff， ti， or Public Art
Text B Graffltic Laws： Outdated， Impractical and Unfair
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Writing Skills： How to Write an Academic Paper （II）

Unit 3 Death Penalty
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listen to the Debate
4．Read for Information
Text A Death Penalty and Sentencing Information
Text B Is the Death Penalty Fair?
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Writing Skills： How to Write an Academic Paper （III）

Unit 4 Gun Control
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listen to the Speech
4．Read for Information
Text A Mothers Against Guns
Text B Gun Control
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Paraphrasing Skills （I）

Unit 5 Informed Consent and Patients' Rights
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listen to the Dialogue and Monologue
4．Read for Information
Text A Disclosure of Financial Interests
Text B Cosmetic Surgery and Informed Consent： Legal and Ethical Considerations
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Paraphrasing Skills （II）

Unit 6 Advertisement and Celebrity
1．Search for Background Information
2．Discuss the Words' Meaning
3．Listening to the Dialogue and Monologue
4．Read for Information
Text A Celebrities in Advertising
Text B False Advertising and Celebrity Endorsements： Where's My Script?
5．Practice for Enhancement
6．Translation Skills
Appendix 1 Sample Academic Essay
Appendix 2 Glossary