Unit 1 Campus Life Section A The Core Text: College Life — A New Chapter Awaits Section B Sample Dialogues 1. What Major to Choose 2. Busy School Life Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. The Dormitory Life: More than Just a Room 2. Getting Along with Your Roommates 3. Complaint about Irregular Hours of University Sports Facilities Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Welcome to Your First Year of College II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 2 Presentation Section A The Core Text: Master the Art of Public Speaking — Learn from Steve Jobs Section B Sample Dialogues 1. A Pitch to Prepare 2. The Importance of Presenting Papers Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. The Power of Feedback for Professional Development 2. Why Communication Skills Are Essential in Today』s Workplace? 3. Master English Presentations: Tips for Non native Speakers Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: I. M. Pei 1983 Laureate Ceremony Acceptance Speech II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 3 Be Creative Section A The Core Text: The Four C Model of Creativity Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Creativity in the Era of AI 2. Creativity and Business Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. How to Nurture Your Creative Potential 2. The Art of Innovation: Principles and Practices 3. China』s Innovation driven Development Strategy Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A Commencement Speech II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 4 Urbanization Section A The Core Text: Urbanization and Developmental Issues Section B Sample Dialogues 1. China』s Urban Renewal through Public Spaces 2. Urbanization and Resilient Cities Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. The World』s Megacities 2. China』s Urbanization and the 14th Five Year Plan 3. Shanghai: A City of the Future Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A Closing Speech at the World Urban Forum
II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 5 Tourism Section A The Core Text: The Impact of Tourism on Global Prosperity Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Checking In for a Flight 2. Local Specialities Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Special Forces style Tourism: the Latest Fad to Grip Young Travelers in China 2. Shanghai Disneyland Park 3. Beijing』s Hutong Alley Tours Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: An Exciting Travel Route to Pursue II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 6 Aging Society Section A The Core Text: China』s Aging Population Section B Sample Dialogues 1. China』s New Pension System 2. Contributing Factors to Longevity Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. China』s Silver Economy 2. Coping with Aging Population 3. Supercentenarians Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Opportunities in the Eldercare Industry II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 7 Low carbon Society Section A The Core Text: A Low carbon Economy Prioritized Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Carbon Neutrality 2. Low carbon Lifestyle Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. How Do Wind Turbines Work? 2. How to Measure Your Carbon Footprint 3. Circular Economy Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Be a Change maker II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 8 Chinese Dream Section A The Core Text: Chinese Dream Inspires Nation on Journey Ahead Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Zhang Guimei and Her Tuition free School for Girls 2. A Foreigner Helps Alleviate Poverty Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. New Quality Productive Forces Crucial to China』s Economic Landscape 2. China』s Space Dream on Track 3. Poverty Alleviation: China』s Experience and Contribution
Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: My Chinese Dream II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 9 Environment Section A The Core Text: Biodiversity Conservation in China Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Green Buildings 2. Ecological Civilization Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Wangari Maathai, an Environmentalist and a Nobel Laureate 2. Fresh Water Resources 3. Environmental Impact and the Fall of Greenland』s Norse Colonies Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: UN Secretary General』s Message for World Water Day II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 10 Job Market Section A The Core Text: Tips for Navigating a Tough Tech Job Market Section B Sample Dialogues 1. A Job Interview 2. Talking about a Tough Job Interview Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Jobs AI Will or Will Not Replace 2. Reskilling and Upskilling 3. How First Academic Degrees Shape Careers in China Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A Call for Gender Pay Equality II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 11 Cultural Awareness Section A The Core Text: Characteristics of Culture Section B Sample Dialogues 1. How Are You Adapting to the Life in the U.S.? 2. Expressing Anger in Different Cultures Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. The Importance of Cultivating Cultural Awareness at Work 2. Symbols 3. Silk Road Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Cultural Diversity and Public Speaking II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 12 Sports and Games Section A The Core Text: My Journey to Becoming the Captain of the Varsity Team Section B Sample Dialogues 1. World Cup Fever 2. The Cost of Competition Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Harbin Unveils Asian Winter Games Mascots
2. The Vital Role of Daily Physical Movement 3. Thrilling Dragon Boat Race Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Yao Ming』s Hall of Fame Speech (Excerpt) II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 13 Harmony Section A The Core Text: Harmony, the Essence of the Chinese Civilization Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Problems to Be Solved While Building a Harmonious Society 2. Sustainable Development Goals Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Bridging the Education Gap 2. China』s Stance on the 「996」 Work Culture 3. Min』s Story: Individual Advancement and Collective Prosperity Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A New Year Address II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 14 Foreign Affairs Section A The Core Text: The Three Global Initiatives of China: A New Era in Development and Diplomacy Section B Sample Dialogues 1. UN Peacekeeping 2. Tracing Sino U.S. Relations through Presidential Visits Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. China』s Return to the United Nations 2. China U.S. Sister Cities 3. China』s Role in Shaping a Harmonious Global Future Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: Global Challenges Call for Global Response II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 15 Science and Technology Section A The Core Text: What Is Science? Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Convenience of Living in China 2. Industry Predictions for AI Trends Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Top 10 Takeaways from the AI Index Report 2024 2. Robots 3. World Wide Web Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A Message for Future Scholars II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk Unit 16 Business Section A The Core Text: History of Business Section B Sample Dialogues 1. Teleworking: Risks and Benefits 2. Protect Your Business: Data Safety
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion 1. Leadership: Cultivating Greatness 2. Why Do the SDGs Matter for Business? 3. Nine Awesome ChatGPT Prompts for a Productive Day Section D Oral Practice I. Sample Speech: A CEO Message on Corporate Social Responsibility II. News Reports and Discussion III. Oral Talk
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