The First Week 1. exchange personal information 2. discuss classroom expectations 3. understand and overcome the difficulties in learning English 4. describe your hometown 5. write a personal letter Education 1. compare your schedules 2. explain your feelings about your courses 3. talk about college facilities and requirements 4. talk about your plans after graduation 5. write a business card Travel l. talk about travel 2. express preferences 3. talk about travel according to airline regulations 4. complete a hotel registration form Shopping 1. describe what you want to buy 2. talk with a shop assistant 3. talk about where you spend your money 4. share ideas about saving money 5. write a letter of complaint, On the Road 1. ask for and give directions 2. talk about driving 3. get a driver's license in the U.S 4. talk about interesting taxi facts 5. write a thank-you letter Leisure 1. talk about preferences 2. talk about leisure activities 3. invite others to take part in leisure activities together 4. write a memo & a note, Natural Disasters 1. talk about the weather 2. describe natural clisasters 3. talk about tornadocs and emcrgency clirections 4. write an email Health 1. describe health problems and injuries 2. understand a doctor's instructions 3. give health advice 4. talk about healthy lifestyles 5. write a notice Appendix I Grammar Appendix II Glossary