Unit 1   Long Time No See
Topics   Introductions
          Personality
          Classmates
Grammar Is Tom outgoing?
          They have a lot in common.
          What's your major?
          He's a generous man.
Functions Asking personal information
          Describing personality
          Comparing people
          Talking about relationships
Unit 2   Don't Worry !
Topics   Feelings
          Problems at work
          Attitudes to work
Grammar He's disappointed with his job.
          I'm nervous when I have a test.
          I hope she doesn't smoke.
          He's in a bad mood today.
Functions Describing feelings
          Asking about feelings
          Talking about hopes
          Giving opinions
Unit 3   Free Time
Topics   Hobbies
          Entertainment
          Describing people
          Money
Grammar What do you do in your free time?
          What kind of movies do you like?
          I spend my money on clothes.
          Tell me about your schedule.
Functions Describing kinds of entertainment
          Talking about hobbies
          Describing characteristics of people
          Describing spending habits
          Talking about schedules
Unit 4   A Hard Day's Work
Topics   Work responsibilities
           Problems at work
           Job interviews
           Negotiating
Grammar I'm not satisfied with my salary.
           He wants to quit his job.
           I worked as a secretary.
           My boss promised me a raise.
Functions Describing problems at work
           Having a job interview
           Talking about salary
           Complaining about work
Unit 5   Janet Is Outgoing
Topics   Personality characteristics
           Students and studying ability
           Relationships
Grammar What's your teacher like?
           She gets good grades at school.
           Tom is more conservative than Mark.
           He drives carefully.
           I'm shy and conservative.
Functions Describing people
           Describing successful students
          Comparing people
          Talking about abilities
          Meeting a boyfriend / girlfriend
Unit 6   Where Were You?
Topics   Entertainment
           Music
           Sport
           Dates
Grammar Did you go shopping yesterday?
           Were you at the concert last night?
           Where were you on July l Oth?
           Liverpool won the match 4-0.
Functions Describing past events
           Describing entertainment
           Asking questions about the past
           Describing a sport event
           Talking about dates
Unit 7   Life Used to Be Different  
Topics    Lifestyles
           Daily habits
           Important decisions
           Future plans
Grammar Jenny has changed a lot recently.
           He used to live downtown.
           I regret my decision to work here.
           She has big plans for her future.
           If l had money, I'd travel a lot.
Functions Describing changes in lifestyle
           Comparing the past and now
           Talking about regrets
           Describing plans
           Talking about possibilities
Unit 8   Under Pressure!
Topics    Work responsibilities
           Pressure at school
          Working habits
           Health
Grammar I have a heavy workload.
           My boss is putting me under pressure.
           She is under pressure to get high grades.
           She has a fever.
          You should relax more.
Functions Describing pressure at work
           Complaining about pressure at school
           Discussing problems
           Giving advice
Unit 9   City or Country?
Topics    City life
           Living in the country
           Development of a city
Grammar It's a good place to make money.
           I've gotten used to the city lifestyle.
           I'd like to move to the city.
           It's a dangerous place to live.
           Have you been to Beijing?
           If I have time, I'll go to Beijing.
Functions  Describing city life
           Talking about the advantages of city life
           Talking about the disadvantages d city life
           Describing attitudes to city life
           Comparing city and country life
           Describing city development
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