Stimulating readings and a communicative, integrated-skills approach help students to develop fluency and accuracy in academic reading. Organized into thematic units, the readings feature high-interest, contemporary topics in fields such as culture, science, the environment, business, sports, and entertainment. Extensive practice exercises accompany the selections helping students to understand the purpose and nature of different texts, master vocabulary for academic and professional success, and learn how to access information in the media and on the Internet. The series also includes writing and speaking practice activities.
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UNIT 1: Fun Matters 1. Challenges in Your Free Time 2. Taking a Break Responsibly: Eco-Tourism UNIT 2: Weather Matters 3. Poles Apart: Climate Research in Antarctica and the Arctic 4. The Weather and Our Health UNIT 3: Time Matters 5. Are We in a Race Against Time? 6. Procrastination: Can We Manage Our Time? UNIT 4: Technology Matters 7. Building Our World 8. Sustainable Technology UNIT 5: Health Matters 9. Epidemics 10. Medical Miracles UNIT 6: Attitude Matters 11. Anger: How to Manage It 12. Succeeding in a Complex World
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