本书可供中级水平以上的英语自学者使用。本书练习形式多样，基本涵盖了各类高层次考试的题型。还可供想参加TOEFL（托福）、IELTS（雅思）及靠前PETS（5）（国家标准五级）等有志之士复习备考。本书肯有以下特点。靠前，输入与输出结合，先输入后输出，重在输出，很终实现全面提高英语实际运用能力的目标。全书包括了听、说、读、写、译各种技能的全面训练，每种技能的训练过程都遵循In and Out的双向式途径，而不是停留在衩动接受的层面。第二，选材新，内容广。第三，注重文化修养。
Volume One Text Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 Volume Two Transcript Unit 1 Offering and Requesting Clarification Unit 2 Asking for Confirmation Unit 3 Making Generalization Unit 4 Expressing Opinions Unit 5 Shifting Focus Unit 6 Divulging Information Unit 7 Stating Reasons Unit 8 Expressing Doubt or Disbelief Unit 9 Making Negative Statements or Comments Politely Unit 10 Persuading and Giving in Unit 11 Extending Congratulations and Condolences Unit 12 Speculating about the Future；Reminiscing about the Past Volume Three Key Bibliography
