Unit 1 Homeand Family
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: I Am Home
Section B
Text B: The Edge
Section C
Practical Writing: Writing E-mail Messages

Unit 2 Advertising
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Advertising
Section B
Text B: Advertising Persuades
Section C
Practical Writing: Understandine and Writing "Helo Wanted" Ads

Unit 3 Life Experience
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Life Is Full of Choices
Section B
Text B: The Accident
Section C
Practical Writing: Placing Orders

Unit 4 A Defining Moment
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: A Defining Moment
Section B
Text B: Have a Little Faith
Section C
Practical Writing: Filling in Invoices

Unit 5 Customs
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Naming Customs
Section B
Text B: Getting Along in the US: Some Customs and Culture Tips
Section C
Practical Writing: Revision （1）

Unit 6 Travel and Tourism
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Three Tips on Going Traveling Solo
Section B
Text B: American Concept of Travel
Section C
Practical Writing: Writing Business Letters （1）

Unit 7 Achieving Success
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Six Keys to Success
Section B
Text B: Dell Boy Made Good
Section C
Practical Writing: Writing Business Letters （2）

Unit 8 Seeking a Job and Career
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: New College Grad Job-Seeker Story
Section B
Text B: How to Plan Your Career
Section C
Practical Writing: Understanding and Writing Company Descriptions

Unit 9 Human Relationship
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: Couple Finds Being "Two of a Kind" Is a Recipe for Happiness
Section B
Text B: Business Partners
Section C
Practical Writing: Understanding and Writing Product Descriptions

Unit 10 Smart Machines and People's Life
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A: The Machine That Knows Your Face
Section B
Text B: All Play and No Work
Section C
Practical Writing: Revision （2）