《普通高等教育“十一五”國家級規劃教材：21世紀大學英語讀寫教程（第1冊）（修訂版）》共8個單元，供一學期使用。每一單元包括三篇課文。課文A為精讀材料，課文B、C為泛讀材料。三篇課文圍繞著同一題材選定，前面有一單元內容簡介。課文A作為精讀材料，配有生詞表及多種練習。生詞釋義采用英、漢結合的方式。用黑體排的為4級詞，黑體前面加*號的為6級詞，綱外詞排綠色。還有一些由熟詞構成的詞，如high-achieving，ballgame等，則以黑斜體排出。
Unit One
Text A Secrets of A Students
Text B Bittersweet Memories
Text C Leaving
Unit Two
TextA Conversational Ballgames
Text B The Power of Words
Text C How to Improve Your Vocabulary
Unit Three
Text A Stevie Wonder： Sunshine in the Shadow
Text B We Are What We Think We Are
Text C Her Newly-discovered Self
Unit Four
TextA The Washwoman
Text B A （3ood Name
Text C This Is Why Jordan Is Jordan
Unit Five
Text A The Language of Compromise
Text B Easy Ways to Avoid an Argument
Text C "Good Morning， Neighbor！"
Unit Six
TextA Nerds and Geeks
Text B Our Chanfling Lifestyle： Trends and Fads
Text C Popularity That Counts
Unit Seven
Text A I Became Her Target
Text B Firm， Fair， and Friendly
Text C The Magic Pebbles
Unit Eight
Text A Foreword
Text B Smart Machines： Our Tireless Helpers
Text C Internet Helps Solve a Medical Mystery
Presupposed Word List
Glossary
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