目录

  • 1 Unit 1 Customs
    • 1.1 Note on the Topic
    • 1.2 Before You Read
    • 1.3 Reading
    • 1.4 Intercultural  Notes
    • 1.5 Further Information
  • 2 Unit 2 Horoscopes
    • 2.1 Note on the Topic
    • 2.2 Before You Read
    • 2.3 Reading
    • 2.4 Further Information
  • 3 Unit 3 China’s World Pianist
    • 3.1 Note on the Topic
    • 3.2 Before You Read
    • 3.3 Reading
    • 3.4 Further Information
  • 4 Unit 4 Food, Glorious Food
    • 4.1 Note On The Topic
    • 4.2 Before You Read
    • 4.3 Reading
    • 4.4 Intercultural Notes
    • 4.5 Further Information
  • 5 Unit 5 A Romantic Story
    • 5.1 Note On The Topic
    • 5.2 Before You Read
    • 5.3 Reading
    • 5.4 Further Information
  • 6 Unit 6  Smart Phones
    • 6.1 Note On The Topic
    • 6.2 Before You Read
    • 6.3 Reading
    • 6.4 Further Information
  • 7 Unit 7  Home Truths
    • 7.1 Note On The Topic
    • 7.2 Before You Read
    • 7.3 Reading
    • 7.4 Intercultural Notes
    • 7.5 Further Information
  • 8 Unit 8  A World of Plants
    • 8.1 Note on the Topic
    • 8.2 Before You Read
    • 8.3 Reading
    • 8.4 Further Information
  • 9 Unit 9  A Ghost Story
    • 9.1 Note on the Topic
    • 9.2 Before You Read
    • 9.3 Reading
    • 9.4 Further Information
  • 10 Unit 10  Schooldays
    • 10.1 Note on the Topic
    • 10.2 Before You Read
    • 10.3 Reading
    • 10.4 Further Information
  • 11 Unit 11  A Himalayan Achievement
    • 11.1 Note on the Topic
    • 11.2 Before You Read
    • 11.3 Reading
    • 11.4 Further Information
  • 12 Unit 12 The Human “Map”
    • 12.1 Note on the Topic
    • 12.2 Before You Read
    • 12.3 Reading
    • 12.4 Further Information
  • 13 Unit 13 An Adventure Story
    • 13.1 Note on the Topic
    • 13.2 Before You Read
    • 13.3 Reading
    • 13.4 Further Information
  • 14 Unit 14 Extending Work and Life Experience
    • 14.1 Note on the Topic
    • 14.2 Before You Read
    • 14.3 Reading
    • 14.4 Further Information
  • 15 Unit 15  Tourism
    • 15.1 Note on the Topic
    • 15.2 Before You Read
    • 15.3 Reading
    • 15.4 Further Information
  • 16 Unit 16  Fashion
    • 16.1 Note on the Topic
    • 16.2 Before You Read
    • 16.3 Reading
    • 16.4 Further Information
Further Information

☆Do some further reading and report what you have learned. The following links may be of help.

1. “An all-white garden in NYC, inspired by a historical design”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/an-all-white-garden-in-nyc-inspired-by-a-historic-design/2015/04/14/cdc056b6-e2d7-11e4-ae0f-f8c46aa8c3a4_story.html 

2. “Give plants a little credit"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/give-plants-a-little-credit/2015/03/23/809cc668-c6a2-11e4-a199-6cb5e63819d2_story.html

3.“Ever wondered about meat-eating plants?" http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/ever-wondered-about-meat-eating-plants/2014/09/21/1af3e6e6-39d7-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html