Contents Unit 1 Symbols of Culture............................................................................................. .......1 Text A Love and Filial Piety across Oceans..................................................................2 Text B Food That Draws People Together....................................................................6 Unit 2 Trends and Fads................................................................................................ .......11 Text A The Truth about Platinum................................................................................12 Text B Fashion—How to Create Lasting and Permanent Styles................................17 Unit 3 A Successful Career.............................................................................................. ...23 Text A Kayleen McCabe’s Successful Career.............................................................24 Text B A Rewarding but Unexpected Career..............................................................29 Unit 4 A Turn in Life................................................................................................ ............35 Text A The Magical Coat............................................................................................36 Text B A Turning Point of My Life.............................................................................41 Unit 5 Parents’ Love................................................................................................ .............47 Text A My Mother’s Gift.............................................................................................48 Text B The Silent Love of a Father.............................................................................53 Unit 6 Dreams.............................................................................................. ....................