Unit One Space Exploration
Listening
Speaking
Text: Teacher in Space Answers Questions from Students
Assignment: Anticipate the Future EarthAdvertisement of Space Journey
Introduction to Space Journey
Reading: Space Exploration
Grammar:动词不定式 (the Infinitive)
Practical Writing and Reading: Agenda
Unit Two 3-D Movies
Listening
Speaking
Text: 3-D Movies Today
Reading: The Best and Worst 3-D Movies of AU Time
Grammar:动名词 (the Gerund)
Practical Writing and Reading: Letter of Recommendation
Unit Three Music
Listening
Speaking
Text: Americans' Taste in Music
Reading: Pop Music History
Grammar:分词 (the Participle)
Practical Writing and Reading: Poster
期中考试:创造性思维训练
Unit Four The Internet
Listening
Speaking
Text: The Internet Transforms Modern Life
Assignment: The Future Internet
Reading: A Day in the Life of an Internet Entrepreneur
Grammar: 虚拟语气(the Subjunctive Mood) ( Ⅰ )
Practical Writing and Reading: E-mail
Unit Five Creative Thinking.
Listening
Speaking
Text: Creative Justice
Assignment: Creative Training Advertisement Slogans
Reading: How to Develop Creativity?
Grammar: 虚拟语气(the Subjunctive Mood) ( Ⅱ )
Practical Writing and Reading: Memo
Unit Six Sports.
Listening
Speaking
Text: Something Interesting During 2010 World Cup
Reading: Difficult Adjustment
Grammar:虚拟语气(the Subjunctive Mood) (Ⅲ)
Practical Writing and Reading: Letters of Congratulations and Their Replies
期末考试:创造性思维训练
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