UNIT 1 Symbols of Culture
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:The First McDonald’s Restaurant
Section B
Text B:Disney Mirrors American Culture
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Invitation Letters
UNIT 2 Trends and Fads
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:our Changing Lifestyle:Trends and Fads
Section B
Text B:HeaVy Bod yI Not Heavy Heart
Section C
Practical Writing:Writing Letters of Acceptance or Declination
UNIT 3 A Successful Career
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
SectionA
Text A:My First Job
section B
Text B:UnforgettabIe Life
SectionC
Practical VVriting:Understanding and Filing Application Forms
UNIT 4 A Turn in Life
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:The Great TV Turn-off
Section B
Text B:Ahead of the Game
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Timetables/Schedules
UNIT 5 Parents' Love
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Father Dea rest
Section B
Text B:MV Mother and I
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Hotel Ads
UNIT 6 Dreams
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Life in a VioLin Case
Section B
Text B:Never Too old to Live Your Dream
Section C
Practical Writing: Understanding and Writing Faxes
UNIT 7 Going Online
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Cyber—stepmother
Section B
Text B:Be Smart onIine
Section C
Practical Writing:Wming Memos
UNIT 8 Life and Success
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:Genius Characters
Section B
Text B:EntreDreneurs
Section C
PracticaI Writing:Understanding and Writing Notices(1)
UNIT 9 Improvement in Appliances
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:I’m Tbast in the Battle Against“Smart”Appliances
Section B
Text B:A High-tech Woman
Section C
Practical Writing:Understanding and Writing Notices(2)
UNIT 10 Getting a Good Job
Leading In and Exploring the Topic
Section A
Text A:How to Get the Job You Want
Section B
Text B:Applying for a New Boss
Section C
Practical Writing: Revision
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