Unit 1Geographic Features and Natural Landscapes
Lesson 1Landforms and Natural Landscapes
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingTop 8 Views and Scenic Stops in the US
Lesson 2Snowcovered Landscapes
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingBasic Knowledge about the Alps
Lesson 3Tropical Islands
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingThe Great Barrier Reef—A Natural
Wonder
Lesson 4Waterfalls
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingVictoria Falls—One of the “Big
Three”
Lesson 5National Parks
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingOld Faithful in Yellowstone
Unit 2Architecture
Lesson 1Churches and Temples
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingGeneral Architecture Timeline:Historic
Periods and Styles
Lesson 2Tombs and Mausoleums
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingMystery of the Ancient Pyramids of
Egypt
Lesson 3Palaces and Castles
Text Reading
Supplementary Reading8 of the Most Chilling Haunted Castles
in the World
Lesson 4Towers and Skyscrapers
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingSky Bridges:8 Aerial Structures that Span
Skyscrapers
Lesson 5Concert Halls and Opera Houses
Text Reading
Supplementary Reading6 Examples of Innovative Architecture
Inspired By Music
Unit 3Catering Culture
Lesson 1Food Preferences
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingBritish Food
Lesson 2Food Restriction
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingReligion and Dietary Practices
Lesson 3Tableware
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingRediscovering the Art of the Table
Lesson 4Table Manners
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingFine Dining Etiquette Rules
Lesson 5Tea Culture
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingBlack Tea:India vsCeylon
Lesson 6Drinking Culture
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingAlcohol:Popular Culture,Colonial
Control
Unit 4Festivals
Lesson 1Religious Festivals—Easter
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingEaster Customs
Lesson 2Religious Festivals—Iftar
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingHow Ramadan Works
Lesson 3Folk Festivals—Carnival
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingMask Carnival,Venice,Italy
Lesson 4Folk Festivals—Hina matsuri(女儿节)
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingJapanese Boys Day Festival
Lesson 5Cultural Festivals—Salzburg Festival
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingThe Woodstock Music Festival
Lesson 6Cultural Festivals—Film Festivals
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingTokyo Film Fest:4 Mustattend
Reasons
Unit 5History
Lesson 1Great Empires
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingPlague Helped Bring Down Roman
Empire
Lesson 2Famous Ancient Cities
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingKyoto,Japan:Trip of a Lifetime
Lesson 3Significant Wars in History
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingExtra! Extra! How Did Journalists
Cover Pearl Harbor The Day After?
Lesson 4Historical Events
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingOn This Day:The Berlin Wall Comes
Down
Lesson 5Historical Figures
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingFacts About Queen Elizabeth I
Unit 6Religion
Lesson 1Religious Figures
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingThe Twelve Apostles of Jesus
Lesson 2Religious Classics
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingTwo Influential Women in the Bible
Lesson 3Religious Doctrines
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingThe Story of Moses and the Ten
Commandments
Lesson 4Religious Rituals
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingBaby Prince George Is Christened,
7 Godparents Named
Lesson 5Holy Cities
Text Reading
Supplementary ReadingChristian Sites in Jerusalem
KEYS
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