Skills
Introduction
UNIT 1： Society： School and Family 1
Chapter 1
Hop， Skip... and Software
by Victoria Irwin， in Christian Science Monitor
Today， many young students use computers. Educators disagree on whether computer
use makes these students better learners.
Program to Bring Laptop Computers to Rural Schools
by Melissa Nelson， in Associated Press
7 000 public school teachers and students in rural Arkansas will soon receive laptop
computers. The computers will replace textbooks and library books.
Chapter 2
My Husband， the Outsider
by Marian Hyun， in Newsday
Marians Korean relatives wanted her to marry， but not necessarily to the man she
chose.
Unwelcome in Chinatown
byAmy Wu， in The New York Times
Amy looks Chinese， but does not speak Chinese. She feels like a stranger in Chinatown.
Chapter 3
Beyond Rivalry
by Elizabeth Stark， in Psychology Today
As they age and become more mature， many sisters and brothers become closer as
they put aside feelings of competition and anger.
Middle Children and Their Position in the Family
by Dr. Kevin Leman， in Living in a Step-Family Without Getting Stepped On
Birth order can influence the development of a childs personality and the way that
child interacts with his or her siblings as well.
UNIT 2： Influences on Our Lives： Nature Versus Nurture 73
Chapter 4
Who Lives Longer
by Patricia Skalka， in McCalls
Most of us know that， on average， women live longer than men. What other factors
influence how long people live
Coping with Crisis
How to cope with crisis Hold your head high， look it squarely in the eye and say，
will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me."
Chapter 5
The Mindset of Health
by Ellen J. Longer， in Mindfulness
The way we think about health and illness influences how our bodies respond.
Can we "think"ourselves into illness
How to Behave in a Hospital
by Gloria Emerson， in American Health
Should we be active about our treatment and ask questions Or should we be quiet
and passive， accepting whatever comes The answer may surprise you.
Chapter 6
Small Wonders
by Andrew Marshall， in Time Asia
Are child prodigies born or made A reporter searches for answers to this fascinating
question about"superkids."
Reading at 8 Months That Was Just the Start
by Michael Winerip， in The New York Times
Very bright children soon outperform their peers. But what happens when a
13-year-old is ready for college
UNIT 3：The Environment 141
Chapter 7
Playing with Fire
by Laura Lopen et al， in Time
The burning of the Amazon rain forest by farmers and cattle ranchers involves
consequences for the environment all over the world.
Taking Two Steps Back
by Mac Margolis， in Newsweek
The buming of the Amazon rain forest decreased temporarily， but an improvement
in the economy， coupled with a dry period， has led to an increase in the practice.
Chapter 8
Wilder Places for Wild Things
by Sharon Begley et al， in Newsweek
Todays zoos are creating the sights and sounds of natural habitats. The animals are
responding with natural behavior they never exhibited before in zoos.
Predators on the Prowl
by Marc Peyser with Daniel Glick， in Newsweek
Many animals， such as the mountain lion， are protected by law. When they attack
and kill people， however， the laws are sometimes challenged.
Chapter 9
A Nuclear Graveyard
by Betsy Carpenter， in U.S. News & World Report
Nuclear power plants provide much needed power. They also generate nuclear waste.
Where can this waste be safely stored
A Nuclear Graveyard （excerpt）
The U.S. government has chosen Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a "home"for nuclear
waste， but not all Nevadans agree with the govemments choice.
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