本书为第二册。均涵盖社会主义核心价值观公民、社会、国家三个层面的相关主题（各2个单元），另外2个单元主题或结合党的二十大精神，或着重体现中国文化。在单元结构上，每单元均涵盖Objectives，Quotes，Comprehensive Reading，Reading Skills，Translation，Project等9个板块的内容。

UNIT 1 The Road to a Shared Future
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
Spirit of Silk Road Spurs Global Prosperity
Comprehensive Reading
Chinese-built Modern Railway Leads to a Brighter Future for Kenya
Reading Skill
Becoming a Good Questioner
UNIT 2 Living Heritage: Acupuncture
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
The Evolution of Acupuncture: from Ancient China to Worldwide Recognition
Comprehensive Reading
The Healing Touch of Acupuncture: a Personal Journey into Ancient Wisdom
Reading Skill
Reflecting on What You Read
UNIT 3 The Way to Real Freedom
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
The Way to Real Freedom Is Through Self-regulation
Comprehensive Reading
Take the Leap
Reading Skill
Identifying an Implied Main Idea
UNIT 4 Enjoying Your Career with Dedication
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
Tu Youyou: an Innovator of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Comprehensive Reading
Teacher Realizes Dream with Tuition-free School for Girls
Reading Skill
Using Quotes in a Narrative
UNIT 5 Integrity, the Best Policy
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
How Onlookers Keep Us Honest
Comprehensive Reading
Integrity Shines in Chinese Family's Commitment to Guarding Hero's Cemetery
Reading Skill
Evaluating Famous Quotes
UNIT 6 Rural Revitalization
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
Air China Helps Rural Revitalization Program Take Wing
Comprehensive Reading
Young Talent injects New Vitality into the Village
Reading Skill
Taking Notes
UNIT 7 Intellectual Property Protection
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
Trade Secrets: Coming of Age on a Global Stage
Comprehensive Reading
Big Steps Taken to Improve IP Protection
Reading Skill
Understanding Comparison
UNIT 8 China's Journey into Space
Reading to Explore the Theme
Reading for Details
Prospects for the Future Development of China's Space Transportation System
Comprehensive Reading
China Continues to Make Strides in Space Breeding Technique
Reading Skill
Identifying Transitions in a Discourse