本书所选的听力材料地道、原汁原味，配套的音带和光盘语音语调极佳。书中以听为导入，以说为目标。通过大量由浅入深、针对性强的听力、朗读素材和形式多样的听说技能转换练习，循序渐进地提高学生的听说能力。

Unit 1 Sports and Life

Unit 2 Culture and People

Unit 3 Keys to Success

Unit 4 Technology and Arts

Test Yourself (Units1-4)

Unit 5 On Stress

Unit 6 Business and Economy

Unit 7 Architecture and Art

Unit 8 Arts and Fashion

Test Yourself (Units5-8)