编著者还有：(美)Andy Curtis、(美)James R. Morgan、(美)Nancy Douglas、杨惠中、高霞等

Unit 1 Our Earth
Topic
The natural and man-made world
Functions
Offering another opinion
Vocabulary Natural wonders; engineering feats
Lesson A
The natural world
Lesson B
The man-made world

Unit 2 Technology Today
Topic
Modern technology
Functions
Showing interest
Vocabulary Computer words; describing products
Lesson A
Computers are everywhere
Lesson B
Modern technology

Unit 3 Newspapers and the News
Topic
News, newspapers, and journalism
Functions
Asking about identity
Vocabulary People who bring us news; newspapers
Lesson A
The people behind the news
Lesson B
In the news

Unit 4 The World of Work
Topic
Jobs and occupations
Functions Asking about ability
Vocabulary Job qualities; two-word jobs
Lesson A
Work history
Lesson B
Dream jobs

Unit 5 Big Business
Topic
International businesses; advertising
Functions
Talking about approximate amounts
Vocabulary Describing companies; ways of advertising
Lesson A
Success stories
Lesson B
Big business

Unit 6 Wealth
Topic
Wealthy lifestyles and striking it rich
Functions
Expressing sympathy; expressing wishes
Vocabulary The life of luxury
Lesson A
Having it all
Lesson B
Striking it rich

Unit 7 Social Issues
Topic
Local and global community issues
Functions
Making a complaint / asking for help; agreeing and disagreeing
Vocabulary Community issues; world problems
Lesson A
In my community
Lesson B
In my community

Unit 8 Honestly Speaking
Topic
Lying, truth, and trust
Functions
Giving direct advice; asking for opinion
Vocabulary
Is lying ever OK？
Lesson A
To tell the truth
Lesson B
Honesty is the best policy

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