此系列共兩冊，每冊16 個單元，108 新課綱強調英文的實用性，提倡學生應能以英文作為獲取新知的工具，文章主題新穎有趣，主題涵蓋許多重要議題，例如：環境、健康、科技等。教師手冊中有題庫、實用的教學資源和互動光碟。
 
　　Reading Fusion is a two-level series designed to help students improve across a range of skills.Each book contains 16 units which center on interesting articles about modern topics. A variety of important themes are covered, including the environment,health, technology, and more. Additional series components include a Teacher’s Manual (which contains a comprehensive Test Bank and other useful materials)and an interactive CD-ROM.
 
　　●In-depth Articles
　　Every unit in Reading Fusion 1 contains two articles. The main reading passages are 500 words long, providing detailed, thoughtful articles about important topics. The supplementary reading passages, which are 250 words long are equally rich in detail.
 
　　●Integrated Skills
　　Reading, vocabulary, listening speaking, writing, and grammar skills are strengthened in every unit, speeding up student improvement. Units also contain listening and contain listening and reading test practices, to assist in preparing for standardized tests like TOEIC, TOEFL, GEPT, etc.
 
　　●MP3
　　An MP3 CD is included with the student book. Students can listen to every unit’s Target vocabulary, Reading Passage, Listening Test Practice, and Supplementary Reading Passage.

作者簡介

白安竹 (Andrew E. Bennett)

　　擁有哈佛大學教育學碩士及加州大學聖塔克魯斯分校學士學位，通曉七國語言，曾遊歷五十餘國。1993年至今，一直致力於英語教學，他所著作的英語學習書籍已經超過50本，擅長撰寫英語教科書、自學教材、考試用書等各類英語學習書。除了寫作與教學，他也定期參加ESL會議。


1. Art Therapy

2. From Science Fiction to Reality

3. Exporting Labor 

4. Celebrating the Earth

5. Virtual Lives

6. Kidults

7. Genetically Modified Food

8. Empires of the Stars

9. Destination: Mars

10. Cross-Cultural Friendships

11. Muscle Memory

12. Maritime Piracy

13. The Science of Love

14. The Homeless

15. Is the world ready for a single currency?

16. The Future of Humanity