Unit 1 Campus Life

Section A The Core Text:College Life vs High School Life

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．A university degree

2．Busy school life

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．On-campus and off-campus living

2．Getting along with your roommates

3．Manage your stress

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:A briefing to freshmen

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Draft moots cut in homework

2．Why does our top talent stay overseas?

3．China needs students with a global outlook

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Do you think the main role of a university professor is to educate students rather than do research?

2．Tight job market

3．Should science students learn humanities?

Unit 2 Presentation

Section A The Core Text:Presentation Tips

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Prepare a presentation

2．Make a serious attempt in oral English

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1． Have an orderly framework for your presentation

2． The virtue of communication skills

3． What a teacher should know

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:A campaign speech

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Transparency is the best cure for rumors

2．Should we say no to two-track pension system right now?

3．Do you think genetically modified foods are the solution to food shortage?

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Does China's income distribution system need a rethink?

2．Will Chinese become an international language in the future?

3．When more and more Chinese are speaking Mandarin,is it still necessary to encourage people to speak local dialects?

Unit 3 Be Creative

Section A The Core Text:Five Minds for Future Students

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．The secret of creativity

2．Innovation as a survival tactic

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Cultivating creative thinking

2．Seven skills for qualified personnel

3． Learning to educate yourself

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:How to become a creative genius

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Creativity vs basic skills

2．Nurture creative talent

3．Gender difference in learning style

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Be happy or be a genius?

2．The training of creative talent,a crucial task for university education

3．Genius and environment

Unit 4 Urbanization

Section A The Core Text:Challenges for China's Rural-Urban Migration

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Urban planning

2．Urbanization and its discontents

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Urbanization:a blessing for millions

2．China's urbanization offers opportunities for European counterparts

3．Local government debt

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Pros and cons of urbanization

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．High local government debt,a blessing or a curse?

2．Benefits and drawbacks of China's rural-urban migration

3．Is income gap inevitable?

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Should we demolish all the old houses in cities?

2．Online shopping changes people's shopping style

3．Say no to jaywalking

Unit 5 Tourism

Section A The Core Text:Tourist Industry in the New Century

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Hotel check-in

2．Talking about sightseeing in London

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Scenic spots in Shanghai

2．Top attractions in Beijing

3．Advantages and disadvantages of tourism

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:A tourist guide speech

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．The world's top international tourism spenders

2．Chinese"misbehavior"abroad

3．Visa-free policy to lure more tourists

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Will virtual tourism be popular in the future?

2．An unforgettable sightseeing

3．Do you think travel makes one wise?

Unit 6 Aging Society

Section A The Core Text:Will China Grow Old Before It Grows Rich?

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Pension pressure

2．Long life

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Ways to cope with aging population

2．Family policy needs a rethink

3．An old age problem for our society

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:The aging society

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Can China cope with the aging population?

2．Should China extend the retirement age?

3．The fiscal pressure to bridge the big pension gap

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Will China become old before it grows rich?

2．Family policy deserves a rethink

3．Respecting the elderly and loving the young—an age-old tradition in China

Unit 7 Low-Carbon Society

Section A The Core Text:Building a Resources-Saving Society

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Technology—a key to building a resources-saving society

2．Saving energy by raising resources tax

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Circular Economy

2．Sustainable development

3．Eco-industrial civilization

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Saving resources is everyone's responsibility

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Government should set an example in saving energy

2．Circular Economy

3．Bund blackout sends powerful signal

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．The significance of the urban greening projects in Shanghai

2．Do we still need to control the population growth?

3．Should we encourage people to use bicycles instead of automobiles?

Unit 8 China Dream

Section A The Core Text:What Does the Chinese Dream Mean to Us?

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Her dreams

2．His dreams

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．The Chinese Dream can be shared by the world

2．Dream vs Meng

3．Top 10 dreams of Chinese people

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:My Chinese Dream

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．The goal of the Chinese Dream

2．Does China get the reform it needs?

3．Is Dream equivalent to Meng?

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．The Chinese Dream vs the American Dream

2．The revitalization of the nation

3．How do you make your dream come true?

Unit 9 Environment

Section A The Core Text:Environmental Protection Needs Public Participation

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Give up convenience,save Mother Earth

2．Protect our environment

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．The truth about the environment

2．The world environment is getting worse

3．The Environmental Kuznets curve

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Use our natural resources wisely

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Life without water is hard to imagine

2．One car-free day is not enough

3．Is resource price reform the key to environmental problem?

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Water pollution and environmental protection

2．The conservation of the ecological environment

3．The advantages and disadvantages of the urban greening projects

Unit 10 Job Market

Section A The Core Text:Measures to Solve the Unemployment Problem

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．A job interview

2．Where to work

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Women's right to equal employment

2．Promoting the youth employment

3．Helping disabled people to find jobs

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Job problems for college graduates

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Should citizens enjoy free medical care?

2．More action,less talk

3．The frustration of middle-income earners

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．The significance of the new medical reform

2．Should we say no to collective renting?

3．Should the government tighten or relax the control over tuition fees in China?

Unit 11 Culture Awareness

Section A The Core Text:Life in New Culture

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．The multicultural society

2．Life in China

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Seven characteristics of culture

2．The number"Nine"in Chinese cultural context

3．Benefits of overseas study

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Spring festival couplets

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Everyone feels happy except the foreigner

2．The reflection of a smile

3．Widen the friendship between males and females

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Learning a foreign language is learning another culture

2．How can we promote Chinese culture worldwide?

3．When in Rome,do as the Romans do

Unit 12 Sports and Games

Section A The Core Text:How Sports Benefit You

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．National sport

2．A healthy lifestyle

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Physical and psychological benefits of sport for girls

2．Sport alone does not build character—context and environment matter

3．New fitness standards for students

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Time spent on sports is time worthwhile

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Sports do good to one's mind

2．Build fitness facilities for all people

3．Physical education aims for active life

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．The significance of the Olympics

2．Athletes inspire us to succeed more than in sports

3．National men's football team

Unit 13 Harmony

Section A The Core Text:Tasks for Building a Harmonious Society

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．Problems to be solved while building a harmonious society

2．China's domestic economic policy

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Bridging the education gap

2．Low-rent housing for low-income families

3．Adjusting income distribution

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Improving the social security system

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Strengthening socialist morality

2．Quality first not quantity first for China's economy

3．More fairness is needed in how tax is spent

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Beijing cuts subway fares to boost public transport

2．Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

3．Building an all-round well-off society in China

Unit 14 Foreign Affairs

Section A The Core Text:A Harmonious World Calls for New International Law

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．The role of the United Nations

2．China's foreign policy

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Win-win cooperation between China and the U.S.

2．Considering China as a threat has no advantages

3．Removing external interference,promoting China's reunification

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Constructing a harmonious world

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．China's foreign policy

2．Economic policy and the green world

3．World Trade Organization

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．The value of RMB yuan against the U.S.dollar is on the rise

2．The dispute on China's export quality

3．Economic globalization:opportunities or challenges?

Unit 15 Science and Technology

Section A The Core Text:Does Technology Make Life Easy or Busy?

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．The Internet saves life

2．At the nuclear power station

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．The steel collar workers

2．Computer technology in the future

3．Information superhighways

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:The functions of science and technology

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．Telecommuting is now available in China

2．Can computerized data collection on individuals be justified?

3．Technology and green buildings

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Is the Internet killing culture?

2．Which should be encouraged,private cars or public transport?

3．Shall we spend money on space exploration or problems on earth?

Unit 16 Business

Section A The Core Text:Seniority in Promotion Is Not a Wise Business Practice

Section B Sample Dialogues

1．New policies for financial reform

2．Negotiating a contract

Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion

1．Utility vs identity

2．Assessing and training potential

3．The art of leadership

Section D Oral Practice

Ⅰ．Sample Speech:Business and social responsibility

Ⅱ．News Reports and Discussion

1．New Labor Contract Law

2．Economic imbalance

3．Innovation takes more than inspiration

Ⅲ．Oral Talk

1．Business and social responsibility

2．Pressing need for the"creative economy"

3．Should college students do business while at school?