- Readings in each level of the series are organized under the following themes: Strange Events, Technology, Medicine, Social Issues, The Natural Environment, Law, Language & Literature, Space, Sports, People, Point of View, and Commerce
- Readings based on real world events and issues give students practice with materials similar in content, language, and structure to readings encountered outside the language classroom
- Each unit includes a main reading with an accompanying supplemental reading to extend students`knowledge on the unit`s topic
- Vocabulary exercises in each unit promote vocabulary learning and retention through preview activities, annotated vocabulary within readings, vocabulary review exercises, and alternative word form exercises