高职英语应用能力阅读教程 上

Unit One Housing Problem 1

Part A Housing Problems in Urban Areas 1

Part B Housing Price 4

Part C Housing Security System 6

Part D Practice 8

Unit Two Renowned Figure 12

Part A J.K.Rowling 12

Part B The Firm Helen Keller 15

Part C An Impressionist—Vincent Van Gogh 18

Part D Practice 21

Unit Three Natural Disaster 25

Part A Snow Disaster Hits China 25

Part B Snow and Fog Hit Central China Again 28

Part C Premier Wen Helping Direct Disaster Relief Work 31

Part D Practice 35

Unit Four Holiday 39

Part A Easter Eggs 39

Part B Valentine's Day 42

Part C American Families 45

Part D Practice 49

Unit Five Sightseeing 53

Part A Manchester 53

Part B Disneyland 55

Part C Hawaii 58

Part D Practice 61

Unit Six Living Creature 64

Part A Kangaroo Island 64

Part B Welcome to"The Coral Kingdom" 68

Part C Diverse People 71

Part D Practice 74

Unit Seven Social Life 77

Part A Sleepwalking 77

Part B What Are the Risks of Smoking 81

Part C Vegetables Down Cognitive Decline in Old Age 85

Part D Practice 90

Unit Eight Education 93

Part A High Education and Education Scholarships in America 93

Part B How to Apply for a Chevening Scholarship 97

Part C Allowance Helps Children Learn about Money 101

Part D Practice 104