新时代明德大学英语阅读教程》是一套与《新时代明德大学英语综合教程》紧密关联，但又有自身鲜明特点的教材。本教材以价值引领作为鲜明特色，侧重学生英语阅读能力培养，兼顾国家对外语教育的时代需要和学生对外语学习的现实需求，坚持课程思政引领，贯彻党的二十大精神，落实立德树人根本任务，以价值塑造为导向，强调育人功能，力图实现知识传授、能力培养和价值引领的深度融合。全套教材共4册，每册8个单元。每册均涵盖社会主义核心价值观公民、社会、国家三个层面的相关主题（各2个单元），另外2个单元主题或结合党的二十大精神，或着重体现中国文化。在单元结构上，每单元均涵盖Objectives, Quotes, Comprehensive Reading, Reading Skills, Translation, Project等9个板块的内容。本书为第二册。

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UNIT 1 The Road to a Shared Future
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   Spirit of Silk Road Spurs Global Prosperity
  Comprehensive Reading
   Chinese-built Modern Railway Leads to a Brighter Future for Kenya
  Reading Skill
   Becoming a Good Questioner
UNIT 2 Living Heritage: Acupuncture
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   The Evolution of Acupuncture: from Ancient China to Worldwide Recognition
  Comprehensive Reading
   The Healing Touch of Acupuncture: a Personal Journey into Ancient Wisdom
  Reading Skill
   Reflecting on What You Read
UNIT 3 The Way to Real Freedom
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   The Way to Real Freedom Is Through Self-regulation
  Comprehensive Reading
   Take the Leap
  Reading Skill
   Identifying an Implied Main Idea
UNIT 4 Enjoying Your Career with Dedication
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   Tu Youyou: an Innovator of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Comprehensive Reading
   Teacher Realizes Dream with Tuition-free School for Girls
  Reading Skill
   Using Quotes in a Narrative
UNIT 5 Integrity, the Best Policy
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   How Onlookers Keep Us Honest
  Comprehensive Reading
   Integrity Shines in Chinese Family’s Commitment to Guarding Hero’s Cemetery
  Reading Skill
   Evaluating Famous Quotes
UNIT 6 Rural Revitalization
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   Air China Helps Rural Revitalization Program Take Wing
  Comprehensive Reading
   Young Talent Injects New Vitality into the Village
  Reading Skill
   Taking Notes
UNIT 7 Intellectual Property Protection
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   Trade Secrets: Coming of Age on a Global Stage
  Comprehensive Reading
   Big Steps Taken to Improve IP Protection
  Reading Skill
   Understanding Comparison
UNIT 8 China’s Journey into Space
  Reading to Explore the Theme
  Reading for Details
   Prospects for the Future Development of China’s Space Transportation System
  Comprehensive Reading
   China Continues to Make Strides in Space Breeding Technique
  Reading Skill
   Identifying Transitions in a Discourse