Unit One Housing Problem

Part A Housing Problems in Urban Areas

Part B Housing Price

Part C Housing Security System

Part D Practice

Unit Two Renowned Figure

Part A J.K. Rowling

Part B The Firm Helen Keller

Part C An Impressionist-- Vincent Van Gogh

Part D Practice

Unit Three Natural Disaster

Part A Snow Disaster Hits China

Part B Snow and Fog Hit Central China Again

Part C Premier Wen Helping Direct Disaster Relief Work

Part D Practice

Unit Four Holiday

Part A Easter Eggs

Part B Valentine's Day

Part C American Families

Part D Practice

Unit Five Sightseeing

Part A Manchester

Part B Disneyland

Part C Hawaii

Part D Practice

Unit Six Living Creature

Part A Kangaroo Island

Part B Welcome to "The Coral Kingdom"

Part C Diverse People

Part D Practice

Unit Seven Social Life

Part A Sleepwalking

Part B What Are the Risks of Smoking

Part C Vegetables Down Cognitive Decline in Old Age

Part D Practice

Unit Eight Education

Part A High Education and Education Scholarships in America

Part B How to Apply for a Chevening Scholarship

Part C Allowance Helps Children Learn about Money

Part D Practice

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