本教材是《新起点大学基础英语教程》中的“读写”系列，与“听说”系列和“学习方法与阅读”系列话题融通，技能互补，构成一个整体。

本书共10个单元，每单元由3部分组成，第一部分的教学内容围绕两篇主题相同的阅读文章展开，侧重阅读理解的训练，同时兼顾写作、口语的训练，以及词汇、语法和文化知识的学习。第二部分对本单元阅读课题文中所涉及的词汇和短语进行深入讲解。第三部分是写作训练，分为基础写作练习和实用写作练习两部分。

Unit 1

Text A The Learning Revolution

Text B Writing: An Academic Cornerstone

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 2

Text A How Americans Eat and Drink

Text B Science Has Spoiled My Supper

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 3

Text A Taking Lessons from Another Culture

Text B Pressure Benefits Study

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 4

Text A How High Is the Moon

Text B Software Aims to Put Your Life on a Disk

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 5

Text A The Interesting Traditions of April Fool's Day

Text B Easter Eggs

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 6

Text A Use Your Head

Text B Ten Essential Health Tips

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 7

Text A Foliage Season Is upon Us...

Text B Rain of Seattle

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 8

Text A Three Essential Interview Skills

Text B What Will 21st Century Career Success Look Like?

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 9

Text A Communicating with Customers Online

Text B The Future of the Net Economy

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 10

Text A China's Great Western Development Campaign

Text B Governors Seek New Ideas for Revitalization

Word Study

Writing Practice

Glossary