This book consists of two volumes, each of which includes listening scripts and workbook. The listening scripts are used by teachers, which include the listening materials for the texts and the answers to the listening exercises. The workbook is used by students, which includes the new words and listening exercises. The exercises are diverse in form and combine listening and speaking practice. The topics are close to life so as to improve students’communication abilities. There are 30 lessons altogether in this book. The accompanying 10 tapes are sold independently.