Academic English 1

Unit 1. Mysteries & Wonders
Reading 1 The Real Robin Hood? ............ 5
Reading 2 Ice in Africa ............................ 11

Unit 2. Animals & Insects
Reading 1 A Bug with a Big Mouth ...... 17
Reading 2 The King of the Skies ............ 23

Unit 3. Computers & Technology
Reading 1 Computers .............................. 29
Reading 2 Free Programs? ...................... 35

Unit 4. Food & Beverages
Reading 1 People with Super Taste ....... 41
Reading 2 Turkish Coffee ........................ 47

Unit 5. Sightseeing & Traveling
Reading 1 Visiting Eden .......................... 53
Reading 2 A Must-see of India ............... 59

Unit 6. Arts & Advertisements
Reading 1 Catching Men’s Eyes ............. 65
Reading 2 The Art of the Brick ............... 71

Unit 7. Jobs & Businesses
Reading 1 The World’s Worst Job? ........ 77
Reading 2 Thanks to . . . .......................... 83

Unit 8. Space & Science
Reading 1 The First Animal in Orbit ..... 89
Reading 2 The Air Car ............................. 95

Unit 9. Health & Well-being
Reading 1 What’s That Noise? ............. 101
Reading 2 Doctor Fish ........................... 107

Unit 10. Hobbies & Games
Reading 1 An Ancient Game ................ 113
Reading 2 Making Video Games ......... 119

Unit 11. Earth & Nature
Reading 1 The Benefits of Trees ........... 125
Reading 2 Counting on a Storm .......... 131

Unit 12. Sports & Activities
Reading 1 Seeing Red ............................ 137
Reading 2 The Beard Olympics ........... 143