《综合教程(上).提高》分为上、下两册，配有MP3光盘与教师用书，具有以下主要特点：脉络清晰，操作便捷：每单元遵循三大主线，、分别侧重提高研究生的阅读、翻译和写作能力。各部分内容既相互关联，又具有一定的独立性，方便教授和学习；选材丰富，启发思维：课文选篇包括多种题材和体裁，内容新颖，立意深刻，适合研究生的阅历和知识结构，富有启发性；练习精当，强调互动：练习编排注重鼓励学生思考和参与，提高其思辨与表达能力。教师用书针对每个话题提供多角度的参考答案，方便教师组织课堂活动；循序渐进，注重实用：写作部分突出实用性，所讲内容与研究生毕业答。

Unit 1 Planning Your Future Career Starting Out Reading Focus: Traits of the Key Players Reading More: Why Do We Work? Practical Translation: 定语从句的翻译(1) Focused Writing: Narrative Essays Final ProjectUnit 2 Art of the Table Starting Out Reading Focus: Culinary Delights in China Reading More: A Cuisine Crisis Practical Translation: 定语从句的翻译(2) Focused Writing: Descriptive Essays (1) Final ProjectUnit 3 Leisure Activities Starting Out Reading Focus: Why Harry's Hot? Reading More: Europeans Just Want to Have Fun Practical Translation: 状语从句的翻译 Focused Writing: Descriptive Essays (2) Final ProjectUnit 4 Love and Marriage Starting Out Reading Focus: Love and Loving Relationships Reading More: The Last Chapter Practical Translation: 被动句的翻译 Focused Writing: Expository Essays (1) Final ProjectUnit 5 Living a Healthier Life Starting Out Reading Focus: Yoga in America Reading More: Stress and Health Practical Translation: 长句的翻译 Focused Writing: Expository Essays (2) Final ProjectUnit 6 Sanctuary or Fulfillment Starting Out Reading Focus: Here Is New York Reading More: Feathers from a Thousand Li Away Practical Translation: 名词性从句的翻译 Focused Writing: Argumentative Essays Final ProjectUnit 7 Exploring Human Nature Starting Out Reading Focus: On Human Nature Reading More: The Bum Practical Translation: 修辞的翻译 Focused Writing: Abstracts Final ProjectUnit 8 Smarter Transportation Starting Out Reading Focus: The Hidden Danger of Seat Belts Reading More: Intelligent Transportation Systems--ITS Practical Translation: 词汇的翻译 Focused Writing: A Bibliography Final ProjectUnit 9 Affordable Housing Starting Out Reading Focus: The Housing Crisis Goes Suburban Reading More: Is Affordable Housing Becoming an Oxymoron? Practical Translation:复合词的翻译 Focused Writing: Precis or Summaries Final ProjectUnit 10 The Role of Education Starting Out Reading Focus: The Role of the Academy in Times of Crisis Reading More: America's Failure in Science Education Practical Translation: 抽象名词的翻译 Focused Writing: Reports Final Project