Contents
Unit 1 Hero and Courage
Part I Themes
Theme One Winner of “the Medal of the Republic” – Zhong Nanshan
Theme Two What Makes a Hero Courageous?
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
The Psychology of Heroism: Are Heroes Born or Made?
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 2 Communication
Part I Themes
Theme One The Importance of Communication
Theme Two Effective Communication
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
Diplomacy in Time of Virus Cements Ties
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 3 Stress
Part I Themes
Theme One Positive Effects of Stress
Theme Two Turning Stress into Motivation
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
Stress Makes Us Stronger
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 4 Study Abroad
Part I Themes
Theme One The Purpose of Studying Abroad
Theme Two Views of Studying Abroad
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
A Lesson for Overseas Students: “When in Rome, Do as Romans Do”
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 5 Consumption
Part I Themes
Theme One Advocating Green Consumption
Theme Two Demand and Consumption
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
The Return of Saving
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 6 Aging Society
Part I Themes
Theme One Ways Out of the Aging Society
Theme Two Challenges in the Aging Society
Part II Approaching Reading
Part III Passage Reading
Does an Aging Society Mean an Aging Culture?
Part IV Extended Activities
Unit 7 Charity