本书为“十二五”本科国家规划教材《应用型大学英语》系列教材综合教程基础篇的第二册，侧重校园话题。符合最新教改要求，普遍适用于以应用型定位的高等教育本科院校公共英语基础教育。
陈美容主编的《应用型大学英语综合教程(基础篇2第4版十二五普通高等教育本科国家级规划教材)》分为八个单元，其中包括一个中国文化单元，供一个学期使用。

Unit 1 Ever-changing World in the Digital Age
Warm-up
Text A Internet English
Text B The Mobile Internet
Writing About It
Mini-project The Impact of Mobile Internet on Students
Review Checklist
Unit 2 Mytholgy
Warm-up
Text A The Trojan War
Text B A Tale of Cupid
Writing About It
Mini-project Why Were There So Many Wars in Ancient Times?
Review Checklist
Unit 3 Ways to Live a Wealthy Life
Warm-up
Text A Money Management for College Students
Text B A Dollar Saved Is Worth Two Dollars Earned
Writing About It
Mini-project How Can College Students Properly Manage Their Money?
Review Checklist
Unit 4 How to Protect Your Mental Health
Warm-up
Text A Work Out Your Stress
Text B Choose Hobby to Help You Conquer Stress
Writing About It
Mini-project How to Conquer the Stress
Review Checklist
Unit 5 The Secret of Communication
Warm-up
Text A The Importance of Body Language
Text B How to Listen Successfully
Writing About It
Mini-project Understanding Body Language in Different Cultures
Review Checklist
Unit 6 Marry Customs and Tales
Warm-up
Text A Western Wedding Culture
Text B The Tale of Robin Hood
Writing About It
Mini-project How Much Do You Know About Chinese Wedding Customs?
Review Checklist
Unit 7 Chinese Traditional Arts
Warm-up
Text A Chinese Paper-cut Art
Text B Chinese Traditional Painting
Writing About It
Mini-project Symbolic Meanings of Chinese Paper-cut Designs
Review Checklist
Unit 8 The Rights of Privacy
Warm-up
Text A Privacy Culture
Text B When We Talk About Privacy
Writing About It
Mini-project Should Celebrities' Privacy Be Protected?
Review Checklist