本书自始至终以语篇训练为主线。从一开始就培养学生在听的过程中先抓中心思想，后抓要点，并要求其养成习惯。改变以往教材中每篇材料均配有生词和词组的编写模式。多方提供口语表达素材。学生可参考Useful Expressions，Language Focus和Sample Conversations中提供的表达法开展口语活动。强调各部分的有机结合。

UNIT 1 ONE WORLD
UNIT 2 ANTI-SMOKING
UNIT 3 MEMORY
UNIT 4 DEALING WITH CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
UNIT 5 FRIENDSHIP
UNIT 6 SUCCESS
UNIT 7 WEALTH
UNIT 8 WAR
UNIT 9 AGING
UNIT 10 HOME-SCHOOLING
UNIT 11 OPINION POLLS
UNIT 12 REALITY TV
UNIT 13 THAT'S LIFE
UNIT 14 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
TEST 1
TEST 2