每单元围绕主题分A、B两课，让学生从思考或讨论相关内容入手，逐渐过渡到听说活动，*后通过谈论生活中与主题相关话题，内化学习成果，逐步提高口语能力。每单元设计与单元主题相关的交际练习；多采用小组活动的形式，让每个学生充分参与，在同伴间自由表达，提高口语流利度。课后自学板块包括语法和语言运用范例，提供更多听力和词汇训练，帮助学生巩固课堂学习成果。

Unit 1 Getting to know you
Unit 2 Making a good impression
Unit 3 Food and cooking
Unit 4 Weather
Unit 5 Working for a living
Unit 6 Leisure time
Unit 7 Sports and games
Unit 8 Transportation and travel
Unit 9 Vacation time
Unit 10 Inventions and gadgets
Unit 11 The environment
Unit 12 News and current events
Unit 13 City life
Unit 14 Entertainment and art
Unit 15 The past
Unit 16 Comedy and humor