unit 1 music �� a universal language
lead-in entertain yourself with a piece of music
module 1 learn to talk
do you like classical music?
tips of pragmatics: likes and dislikes
what kind of music do you like?
a popular musical
module 2 learn to read
passage a songs about spring can be happy or sad
passage b symphony no.5 (beethoven)
module 3 culture link
manners at a concert
module 4 scenario link
role play ��talking about your likes and dislikes
writing�� about one of your favourite music works

unit 2 painting �� seeing or thinking
lead-in appreciate some great paintings
module 1 learn to talk
are you planning to ��?
tips of pragmatics: stating possibilities and intentions
the painter of the future
module 2 learn to read
passage a paul c��zanne: an awkward still life
passage b pablo picasso: a ��real�� violin
module 3 culture link
manners in art museums
module 4 scenario link
role play ��talking about paintings
writing �� draw a picture and write about what you��ve expressed

unit 3 cinema �� the art of conveying stories with moving images
lead-in which film have you seen or heard of?
module 1 learn to talk
would you please��?
tips of pragmatics: making a request and offering help
can i give you a hand with ��?
action film and science fiction film
module 2 learn to read
passage a  ang lee and his universal works
passage b an interview with james cameron about his epic adventure avator
module 3 culture link
tipping in america
module 4 scenario link
role play ��interview a famous actor / actress
writing �� comment on one of your favourite films

unit 4 dance �� a dynamic expression
lead-in entertain yourself with several kinds of dance
module 1 learn to talk
would you like to��?
tips of pragmatics: extending and responding to invitations
dance is beautiful and fun
module 2 learn to read
passage a riverdance
passage b moon water from cloud gate
module 3 culture link
taboos in china and western cultures
module 4 scenario link
role play ��invite classmates to join a dance club
writing �� how to perform a kind of dance

unit 5 fashion �� a charming symbol
lead-in entertain yourself with two fashion designers�� works
module 1 learn to talk
congratulations my friend!
tips of pragmatics: congratulations
stories of supermodels
module 2 learn to read
passage a new look �� the turning point in fashion history
passage b coco chanel��s iconic lbd
module 3 culture link
the cultural meaning of colours
module 4 scenario link
presentation of the information on coco chanel
writing and performing �� winning speech as a fashion designer/model/maker

unit 6 drama �� thinking and entertainment
lead-in entertain yourself with some scenes from drama plays
module 1 learn to talk
may i��?
tips of pragmatics: asking for permission and giving reasons
the story of shaw
module 2 learn to read
passage a shakespeare��s tragedy: hamlet
passage b henrik ibsen��s play: a doll��s house
module 3 culture link
coffee / bar culture
module 4 scenario link
role play��the play: cinderella
writing�� implications of the famous quotation ��to be or not to be, that��s the question.��

unit 7 theatre �� an art of live performance
lead-in enjoy a piece of beijing opera
module 1 learn to talk
i��m afraid i have a complaint to make about��
tips of pragmatics: how to complain
story of the butterfly lovers
module 2 learn to read
passage a the drunken concubine
passage b madama butterfly
module 3 culture link
planning a party
module 4 scenario link
role play��attending a chinese theatre arts exhibition
writing �� comment on your favourite beijing opera performance

unit 8 advertising �� shaping a product��s image
lead-in entertain yourself with famous logos and slogans
module 1 learn to talk
excuse me, i��m sorry to interrupt you��
tips of pragmatics: interrupting politely
i��ll get the camera
module 2 learn to read
passage a the wwf logo
passage b maxwell house��s brand 
module 3 culture link
eating habits in different cultures
module 4 scenario link
role play��talking about chinese eating habits and chinese cuisine
writing �� chinese eating habits