本教材是《新起点大学基础英语教程(读写教程2修订版》中的“读写”系列，与“听说”系列和“学习方法与阅读”系列话题融通，技能互补，构成一个整体。

本书共10个单元，每单元由3部分组成，第一部分的教学内容围绕两篇主题相同的阅读文章展开，侧重阅读理解的训练，同时兼顾写作、口语的训练，以及词汇、语法和文化知识的学习。第二部分对本单元阅读课文中所涉及的词汇和短语进行深入讲解。第三部分是写作训练，分为基础写作练习和实用写作练习两部分。本教材由王海啸主编。

Unit 1

Text A The Study of Words

Text B Polite and Rude

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 2

Text A It Was a Good Barn

Text B Being a Good Friend

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 3

Text A Home Schooling--An American Phenomenon

Text B The College Experience

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 4

Text A Unlocking the Future with Useful Keys

Text B Changing Attitudes to Lifelong Employment

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 5

Text A Jogging

Text B Mountaineering

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 6

Text A Mom's Approach to Meals May Need a Second Look

Text B What Is Safe to Eat?

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 7

Text A Can You Speak Technology in a Wired World?

Text B The Web Lifestyle

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 8

Text A Wild Jaguars in Arizona

Text B Nature Journaling

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 9

Text A Some People Are Born with Confidence

Text B Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Word Study

Writing Practice

Unit 10

Text A Going Grocery Shopping: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking

Text B Pocket Money

Word Study

Writing Practice

Glossary