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Unit 1
Love and Marriage
Text
The "Other Woman" in My Life
After-class Reading
Old Couple at McDonald's


Unit 2
Shopping
Text
Going Shopping —— Let Your Fingers Do the Walking
After-class Reading
American Garage Sale


Unit 3
Family
Text
A Surprise Gift for Mother
After-class Reading
Another Milestone


Unit 4
Youth and Age
Text
The Two Roads
After-class Reading
If I Were a Boy Again


Unit 5
Road to Success
Text
Which Road Should ] Take?
After-class Reading
How ] Got There


Unit 6
Landing a Job
Text
Job Search Preparation
After-class Reading
Job Hunting in the City


Unit 7
Do Things Right
Text
Catch of a Lifetime
After-class Reading
The Price of a Diamond Ring


Unit 8
Personal Relationships
Text
Don't Forget to Say Thank You
After-class Reading
Can You Keep a Secret?


Listening and Speaking
Unit 1 Asking for and Giving Directions
Unit 2 At the Library
Unit 3 Making a Phone Call
Unit 4 Invitation
Unit 5 AParty
Unit 6 Talking about Weather
Unit 7 Eating Out
Unit 8 Apology
Glossary
Phrases and Expressions