Unit 1…1
Part I Preparatory…1
Part II Language in Context…3
Text A Calligraphy Not to Be Taken Over…4
Part III Toward Productive Language…11
Text B What is Digital Art? …11
Unit 2…15
Part I Preparatory…15
Part II Language in Context…17
Text A How to Be a Happier Person…18
Part III Toward Productive Language…26
Text B How to Find Time for Yourself…26
Unit 3…31
Part I Preparatory…31
Part II Language in Context…33
Text A Traditional Chinese Painting…33
Part III Toward Productive Language…42
Text B A Short History of Oil Painting…42
Unit 4…46
Part I Preparatory…46
Part II Language in Context…48
Text A Energy…49
Part III Toward Productive Language…57
Text B China’s Progress in Meeting Climate Goals Highlighted…57
Unit 5…61
Part I Preparatory…61
Part II Language in Context…63
Text A Country Music…64
Part III Toward Productive Language…71
Text B Kunqu: Humankind’s Common Cultural Heritage…71
Unit 6…76
Part I Preparatory…76
Part II Language in Context…78
Text A Suntan and Society…79
Part III Toward Productive Language…87
Text B Four Great Inventions of Ancient China…87
Unit 7…92
Part I Preparatory…92
Part II Language in Context…94
Text A Sleep and Emotions…94
Part III Toward Productive Language…103
Text B General Knowledge of Life…103
Unit 8…107
Part I Preparatory…107
Part II Language in Context…109
Text A How to Take Your Time…110
Part III Toward Productive Language…120
Text B The Origin of Life…120
Vocabulary…125