Publisher's Synopsis
The second edition of this reading text provides intermediate-level students with opportunities to explore American culture in a realistic and provocative way. -- Five reading selections about citizenship, international business, body language, Elderhostels, and the environment -- Extensive vocabulary practice: guessing from context, using a dictionary, word families, synonyms and antonyms, and glossed vocabulary in margins -- Pre-reading, comprehension, and discussion questions -- Counterparts section that encourages further exploration of each chapter theme
