Unit 1 Our Earth Topic The naturaI and man.made world Functions Offering another opinion Vocabulary Natural wonders;engineering feats Lesson A The natural world Lesson B The man-made world Unit 2 Technology Today Topic Modern technology Functions Showing interest Vocabulary Computer words;describing products Lesson A Computers are everywhere Lesson B Modern technology Unit 3 Newspapers and the News Topic News,newspapers,and journalism Functions Asking about identity Vocabulary People who bring US news;newspapers Lesson A The people behind the news Lesson B In the news Unit 4 The World of Work Topic Jobs and occupations Functions Asking about ability Vocabulary Job qualities;two-word jobs Lesson A Work history Lesson B Dream jobs Unit 5 Big Business Unit 6 Wealth Unit 7 Socaial Issues Unit 8 Honestly Speaking