本教材以主题为单元章节，分10章，包括人文地理、历史溯源、语言汉字、教育发展、科学发明、哲思思想、建筑文化、国风节俗、传统工艺、文化遗产与国际交流等内容。每章分3个部分，TEXT A为该主题（如人文地理、历史传统、文化科技等）的中国文化统揽；TEXT B为该主题的地方文化特色；EXERCISE为基于该主题的听、说、读、写、用技能训练。

前辅文
Unit 1 Geography
  Text A Great China
  Text B Featured Suzhou
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 2 History
  Text A Dynastic History of China
  Text B Urban History of Suzhou
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 3 Language
  Text A Chinese Language
  Text B Wu Dialect
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 4 Education
  Text A Imperial Civil Service Examination-centered Education
  Text B Talent Cultivation-geared Education
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 5 Science
  Text A Empire of World-leading Scientific Achievement
  Text B Forefront of Scientific Invention and Research
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 6 Philosophy
  Text A Confucianism-centered Philosophical Teaching
  Text B Temple-based Philosophical Idea
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 7 Architecture
  Text A Distinctive Timber Frame Architecture
  Text B Featured Classical Garden Architecture
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 8 Festival
  Text A Traditional Chinese Festival
  Text B Flavored Local Festival
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 9 Folklore
  Text A Dietetic Culture and Costume Tradition
  Text B Flavored Dish and Featured Clothing
  Comprehensive Language Practice
Unit 10 Opera
  Text A Beijing Opera
  Text B Kunqu Opera
  Comprehensive Language Practice
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