• 1. Unit 4 Making the News
      • 2. Lead in1. What do you want to be in the future? 2. What is your ideal occupation? 3. Do you want to work for a newspaper? 4. If you are offered a chance for a job at China Daily, will you need to find out what kind of jobs they have?
      • 3. But whatever you want to be, you need to know a lot about the occupations and prepare yourselves for them from now on.Tips
      • 4. Questions How many different kinds of jobs do newspapers have? What are they?Look at the following pictures, and guess what they are?Warming up
      • 5. journalistWho interviews people and writes news stories?
      • 6. photographerWho takes photos of important people or events?
      • 7. critic
      • 8. editorsmake sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checks facts
      • 9. designerslays out the article and photographs
      • 10. printerprints the newspaper
      • 11. Pre-reading
      • 12. Very importantImportantNot very important1 Higher level of education□□□2 Work experience□□□3 Good communication skills□□□4 Curious, active personality□□□5 Hard-working□□□6 Enthusiasm for the job□□□7□□□8□□□Prepared to work long hoursAbility to work in a team
      • 13. Look at the title and the picture. What do you think would make the first day at work “unforgettable”? Doing things very special or meeting somebody very important Feeling very strange and uncomfortable Not dressed correctly for the job or dropping food or drink and feeling embarrassed
      • 14. Zhou Yang and his boss Hu Xin
      • 15. ReadingMY FIRST WORK ASSIGNMENT"Unforgettable," says new journalist
      • 16. Fast reading How many questions does Zhou Yang ask his boss? What are they? 1.Can I go out on a story immediately? 2. What do I need to take with me? 3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story? 4. What should I keep in mind? 5. Why is listening so important? 6. How can I listen carefully while taking notes? 7. Have you ever had a case where someone accused your journalists of getting the wrong end of he stick?
      • 17. We can conclude that all the questions are concerning more about __________ and _________ needed for the job.qualitiesskillsThe main idea:
      • 18. Divide the passage into three sections and find out the main idea of each sectionSection 1: Section 2: Section 3:to work in a teamto gat an accurate storyto protect a story from accusation
      • 19. Careful readingCome to each section
      • 20. 1. Why was Zhou Yang’s first work assignment unforgettable?Because his discussion with his new boss, Hu Xin, was to strongly influence his life as a journalist.Section 1 :2. Zhou took a course of photography at mid-school.at universityTrue or False
      • 21. What a new journalist should do on the first day?1. The first time he will be sent with an ________________. 2. There is no need for him to take a______ with him. He will have a professional ___________ with him to take photographs.experienced journalistcameraphotographer
      • 22. Paraphrase the expressions in red:1. what do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story.A. to go and interview somebody about an incident or happening B. to write a story C. to make up a story 2. A good reporter must have a good “nose” for a story.A. to have a sense about what is going to happen B. to be able to “smell”when somebody is trying to hide a good story that may reflect badly on him/herself. C. to be able to ask the truth from the one who is interviewed.Section 2:
      • 23. While interviewing, the journalist would just ask the questions prepared ahead.1. True or False2.What a reporter needs to remember when going out to cover a story1. He needs to be _________. 2. A good reporter must have a “_____”for a story . 3. He has to listen to the ___________. 4. If necessary, he can prepare a________ to make sure that he gets all the facts straight.curiousnosedetailed facts recorder
      • 24. 1. This is a trick of the trade.A. something that cheats somebody B. something that helps you do the job in a professional way. C. something used to achieve secrets.2. We sometimes use small recorders to make sure that we get all your facts straight.A. to make sure that the story is accurate B. to get the facts directly C. to get the things speciallyParaphrase the expressions in red:Section 3 :
      • 25. 1. The footballer admitted he took the money .2. Zhou Yang is very enthusiastic.True or False 3. The footballer was thought to be guilty because . A. He usually told lies. B. He stopped the reporter publishing an article. C. He took money for deliberately not scoring in order to let the other team win. D. He bribed another football team.热情的受贿:bribe-taking
      • 26. He must have the___________ to support his story. 2. Do research to prove he is _______.evidencerightHow to protect the story from accusations控告
      • 27. The skills needed The importance of listening Stages in researching a story How to check facts How to deal with accusations of printing lies1. be able to tell if someone is telling the truth 2. be accurate 3. do research 4. ask questions 1. get the detailed facts 2.prepare the next question1. ask questions 2. note reactions 3. check facts 4. do researchuse research and ask witnesses use a recorder for the interview Zhou Yang’s notesSummary
      • 28. necessary qualitieswell-organizedpoliteprofessionaldiligentconcisecarefulpatienthonest
      • 29. How to be an honest reporter?make sure the facts were straight in the report ◆don’t take any “hush money ”◆don’t fear those in power