本书共15个单元，强调读写结合，以读促写。从句子到段落到文章，各单元在范文选择、练习内容设置上，注意适应在校学生不同学习阶段的学习和生活特点；在理论和实践之间设计形式多样的练习作桥梁；针对中式英文，提供自我诊断和纠正练习等。

PartDescriptiveWriting


UnitUnforgettablePeople
Writingstrategy：Descriptionofpeople
UnitUniquePlaces
Writingstrategy：Descriptionofplaces
UnitSharingOurFeelings
Writingstrategy：Descriptionoffeelings
PartNarrativeWriting
UnitExploringtheMeaningofLife
Writingstrategy：Narration
PartExpositoryWriting
UnitCollegeLife
Writingstrategy：Developmentbyexample
UnitSharingOurInterpretations
Writingstrategy：Developmentbydefinition
UnitWheretoLive
Writingstrategy：Developmentbycomparisonandcontrast
UnitTeachingandLearning
Writingstrategy：Developmentbydivisionandclassification
UnitImprovingYourHabits
Writingstrategy：Developmentbyprocessanalysis
UnitMeetingChallenges
Writingstrategy：Developmentbycausalanalysis
PartArgumentativeWriting
UnitIssuesinEducation()
Writingstrategy：Havingadebatablepoint
UnitIssuesinEducation(II)
Writingstrategy：Organizinganargumentativeessay
PartSpecialWritingAssignments
UnitCultureShock
Writingstrategy：Usingmultiplestrategies
UnitKeepinginTouch
Writingstrategy：Writingletters
UnitFactsSpeakLouder
Writingstrategy：Usingtablesandfigures
AppendixTipsAboutWritingUnderPressure