《21世纪大学新英语读写译教程1》提出一种综合教学模式，即采用基于计算机和课堂的英语教学模式；在充分利用现代信息技术的同时，继承和发扬传统课堂教学的优势。《普通高等教育十一五国家级规划教材·21世纪大学新英语系列：21世纪大学新英语读写译教程1（附光盘）》系列教材力求体现《课程要求》的原则和精神，在编写宗旨、单元设计、材料选择、课堂活动和课堂练习的设计上力图忠实地诠释《课程要求》的各项指标。《普通高等教育十一五国家级规划教材·21世纪大学新英语系列：21世纪大学新英语读写译教程1（附光盘）》为综合英语类的必修课程教材。

Unit 1 College Life

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

College： How to Survive the First Year

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

The Harvard Experience

Unit 2 Language Learning

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

Rising to the Linguistic Challenge

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

Studying Languages

Unit 3 Technology

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

Telecommuting： Going to Work without Ever Leaving Home

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus m Text B

Tickets for Those Who Text and Walk?

Unit 4 Career Planning

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

Parent Entrepreneurs： Do You Dream about Being Your Own

Boss

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

The Importance of Career Planning

Unit 5 Life Philosophy

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

Take a Moment to Really See

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

Life Is a Journey

Unit 5 Family

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

My Father's Best Gift

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

His Independence Day

Unit 7 No Cross， No Crown

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

Mears Family Store

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus-Text B

The Struggle

Unit 8 Creative Wisdom from Mistakes

Lead-in

Reading Focus-Text A

To Err Is Wrong?

Integrated Exercises

Reading Focus- Text B

Success to Success-What Is the Meaning of Success in Life?