目錄:Skills<br>Introduction<br><br>UNIT 1: Society: School and Family<br>Chapter 1<br>Hop, Skip... and Software?<br>Today, many young students use computers. Educators disagree on whether computer<br>use makes these students better learners.<br>Program to Bring Laptop Computers to Rural Schools<br>7000 public school teachers and students in ruralArkansas will soon receive laptop<br>computers. The computers will replace textbooks and library books.<br>Chapter 2<br>My Husband, the Outsider<br>Marians Korean relatives wanted her to marry, but not necessarily to the man she<br>chose.<br>Unwelcome in Chinatown<br>Amy looks Chinese, but does not speak Chinese. She feels like a stranger in Chinatown.<br>Chapter 3<br>Beyond Rivalry<br>As they age and become more mature, many sisters and brothers become closer as<br>they put aside feelings of competition and anger.<br>Middle Children and Their Position in the Family<br>Birth order can influence the development of a childs personality and the way that<br>child interacts with his or her siblings as well.<br><br>UNIT 2: Influences on Our Lives: Nature Versus Nurture<br>Chapter 4<br>Who Lives Longer?<br>Most of us know that, on average, women live longer than men. What other factors<br>influence how long people live?<br>Coping with Crisis<br>How to cope with crisis? Hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say, "I<br>will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me."<br>Chapter 5<br>The Mindset of Health<br>The way we think about health and illness influences how our bodies respond.<br>Can we“think” ourselves into illness?<br>How to Behave in a Hospital<br>Should we be active about our treatment and ask questions? Or should we be quiet<br>and passive, accepting whatever comes? The answer may surprise you.<br>Chapter 6<br>Small Wonders<br>Are child prodigies born or made? A reporter searches for answers to this fascinating<br>question about “superkids.”<br>Reading at 8 Months? That Was Just the Start<br>Very bright children soon outperform their peers. But what happens when a<br>13-year-old is ready for college?<br><br>UNIT 3: The Environment<br>Chapter 7<br>Playing with Fire<br>by Laura Lopen et al, in Time<br>The burning of the Amazon rain forest by farmers and cattle ranchers involves<br>consequences for the environment all over the world.<br>Taking Two Steps Back<br>The burning of the Amazon rain forest decreased temporarily, but an improvement<br>in the economy, coupled with a dry period, has led to an increase in the practice.<br>Chapter 8<br>Wilder Places for Wild Things<br>Todays zoos are creating the sights and sounds of natural habitats. The animals are<br>responding with natural behavior they never exhibited before in zoos.<br>Predators on the Prowl<br>Many animals, such as the mountain lion, are protected by law. When they attack<br>and kill people, however, the laws are sometimes challenged.<br>Chapter 9<br>A Nuclear Graveyard<br>Nuclear power plants provide much needed power. They also generate nuclear waste.<br>Where can this waste be safely stored?<br>A Nuclear Graveyard (excerpt)<br>The U.S. government has chosen Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a"home" for nuclear<br>waste, but not all Nevadans agree with the governments choice.<br><br>Word List