Contents
Unit 1Symbols of Culture 1
Text ALove and Filial Piety across Oceans 2
Text BFood That Draws People Together 6
Unit 2Trends and Fads 11
Text AThe Truth about Platinum 12
Text BFashion—How to Create Lasting and Permanent Styles 17
Unit 3A Successful Career 23
Text AKayleen McCabe’s Successful Career24
Text BA Rewarding but Unexpected Career 29
Unit 4A Turn in Life 35
Text AThe Magical Coat 36
Text BA Turning Point of My Life 41
Unit 5Parents’ Love 47
Text AMy Mother’s Gift 48
Text BThe Silent Love of a Father 53
Unit 6Dreams
Text AFollow Your Dream 60
Text B TheDreamer 64
Unit 7Pollution71
Text A OurOceans Need Your Help 72
Text B LightPollution: How Much Light Is Too Much 77
Unit 8 Lifeand Success 83
Text A ForBlooming in Wards-Nightingale 84
Text B WhatSuccessful People Have in Common 89
Unit9Improvement in Appliances 95
Text A In theFuture, Furniture Will Be Drones 96
Text B FiveWays Smart Homes Make Your Life Easier 101
Unit 10Getting a Good Job 107
Text A TopFive Tips for Finding a Job You Will Love 108
Text B How toShine at a Job Interview 113