以语言功能为导向,以培养和发展学生的英语交际能力为宗旨。每单元设立一个主题,一个副题的课外练习。主题贴近现实生活,包括一些富有中国文化特色的交际内容,使学生能够学以致用;副题和课外练习力求趣味性和多样化,以丰富的教学内容扩大教材的张力。

Unit 1 International Travel Unit 2 Survival in a New World Unit 3 Schooling Abroad Unit 4 Getting Along with People Unit 5 Making Friends Unit 6 Male-female Relationship Unit 7 Building a Good Personal Image Unit 8 We Cant Do without Media Unit 9 Culture Shock Unit 10 Cross-cultural Communicati N_Unit 11 The Word of Work Unit 12 Job Hunting Unit 13 Getting to Know Your Work Unit 14 Benefits form Work Unit 15 Telephoning Skills