本教材是《新起点大学基础英语教程》中的“读写”系列，由王海啸主编，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

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