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Unit One Politics
Passage One Will Trump's Presidency Boost Global Populist Movements?
Passage Two Britain Votes to Leave EU, Cameron to Resign
Passage Three Clinton, Trump Are a Study in Contrasts
Passage Four UN Approves Resolution Rejecting US Decision on Jerusalem
Unit Two Economics
Passage One London's Position as International Financial Center at Risk
Passage Two Chinese Company Seeks to Buy MoneyGram
Passage Three Asia Now Has More Billionaires than US
Passage Four iPhone Sales Fall, Ending Apple's Record Growth
Unit Three Culture
Passage One The Statue of IAberty
Passage Two Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving by Eating, Serving and Shopping?
Passage Three The History of Christmas in America
Passage Four Work vs. Play. The Easter Blues
Unit Four Technology
Passage One How Will Driverless Technology Change Our Lives
Passage Two How Will Machine Translation Change the Future of Language I.earning
Passage Three Electronics Show Displays Newest Gadgets
Passage Four France Hopes to Get More Wind Energy from Its Coasts
Unit Five Agriculture
Passage One U.S. Scientists Say Genetically Engineered Foods Are Safe
Passage Two Indoor Farming Industry Is Growing Fast
Passage Three Bangladesh Overcomes Flooding with 'Floating Farms'
Passage Four Farmers Raising Bees Help Protect Zimbabwe's Forests
Unit Six Education
Passage One Changing Colleges in the US Is Complex, Costly
Passage Two Working Too Much Harms US College Students'Academic Progress
Passage Three Why US College Students Cheat and How to Fight It
Passage Four Prepare Yourself for a Better TOEFL Score
Unit Seven Health
Passage One The Autistic Child 'Different, Not Less'
Passage Two Meditation May Reduce Stress, Increase Focus
Passage Three One Method for Controlling Emotions, Stress
Passage Four Health Costs in Asia Expected to Rise
Unit Eight History
Passage One MLK Day: The Fight for a Holiday to Celebrate Peace
Passage Two Girl Scout
Passage Three Washington Monument Honors America's First President
Passage Four Asian Americans Are a Fast-growing, Diverse Group
Unit Nine People in America
Passage One Renald Richard: At 92, a Life Filled with Music
Passage Two Abraham Lincoln: Martyr
Passage Three Barack Obama: African-American
Passage Four Donald Trump: Unusual
Unit Ten Local Customs and Practices
Passage One Peace and Quiet at Isle Royale National Park
Passage Two Who Tips More, Men or Women
Passage Three Christmas Attractions Across America