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Unit 1 Our Earth
Topic The naturaI and man.made world
Functions Offering another opinion
Vocabulary Natural wonders;engineering feats
Lesson A The natural world
Lesson B The man-made world
Unit 2 Technology Today
Topic Modern technology
Functions Showing interest
Vocabulary Computer words;describing products
Lesson A Computers are everywhere
Lesson B Modern technology
Unit 3 Newspapers and the News
Topic News,newspapers,and journalism
Functions Asking about identity
Vocabulary People who bring US news;newspapers
Lesson A The people behind the news
Lesson B In the news
Unit 4 The World of Work
Topic Jobs and occupations
Functions Asking about ability
Vocabulary Job qualities;two-word jobs
Lesson A Work history
Lesson B Dream jobs
Unit 5 Big Business
Unit 6 Wealth
Unit 7 Socaial Issues
Unit 8 Honestly Speaking