本系列教材以《大学英语课程教学要求》为准则，以先进的外语教学理论为指导。教材的总体设计体现“以人为本”的人文主义教育观，注重培养学生的人文素质。教材编写坚持做到“四个结合”：语言知识与语言技能相结合、单项技能与综合应用能力相结合、语言教学与文化传授相结合、课堂教学与自主学习相结合。教材编写注重对学生的“多维度”、“一体化”培养，即语言能力、学习策略、文化素养的同步培养。在教学模式上本系列教材着重构建多层次、立体化教学模式。

Unit1 College Life
Lead-in
Reading Focus -- Text A
College: How to Survive the First Year
Integrated Exercises
Reading Focus m Text B
The Harvard Experience
Unit2 Pleasure of Learning
Lead-in
Reading Focus -- Text A
My First Life Line
Integrated Exercises
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Rising to the Linguistic Challenge
Unit3 Technology
Lead-in
Reading Focus -- Text A
Telecommuting: Going to Work without Ever Leaving Home
Integrated Exercises
Reading Focus- Text B
Tickets for Those Who Text and Walk?
Unit4 Career Planning
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Reading Focus -- Text A
Parent Entrepreneurs: Oo You Dream about Being Your Own Boss
Integrated Exercises
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The Importance of Career Planning
Unit5 Life Philosophy
Lead-in
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Take a Moment to Really See
Integrated Exercises
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Life Is a Journey
Unit6 Family
Lead-in
Reading Focus -- Text A
My Father's Best Gift
Integrated Exercises
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His Independence Day
Unit7 Parenting
Lead-in
Reading Focus -- Text A
The Good Son
Integrated Exercises
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"Mama's Boy Myth": Sons Who Are Close to
Mom Are Stronger
Unit8 Creative Wisdom from Mistakes
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To Err is Wrong?
integrated Exercises
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Success to Success -- What is the Meaning of Success in Life?