1、The World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists.The opening ceremony of 28The opening ceremony of 28thth Olympics OlympicsHu Jintao Hu Jintao meets a foreign guestmeets a foreign guestFrom From wherewhere do we do we get these information?get these information?TVThe Internetmagazinesnewspapersradi
2、oWarming upHow are the media different from each othermediaMain featuresTVRadioNewspapersMagazinesThe InternetBroadcast medium,which report news toBroadcast medium,which report news to those who want to watch.those who want to watch.Broadcast medium,which report news toBroadcast medium,which report
3、news tothose who want to listen tothose who want to listen toDaily newspapers report the news as theyDaily newspapers report the news as theyhappen.happen.Monthly or weekly,provide“deeper”Monthly or weekly,provide“deeper”coverage and analysis and are often coverage and analysis and are often focused
4、 on a certain topic.focused on a certain topic.“narrowcast”medium,visited by“narrowcast”medium,visited by individualsindividualsUnlike other media,most websites are Unlike other media,most websites are unedited and not for profit.Newspapers and unedited and not for profit.Newspapers and magazines ha
5、ve editors and are financed by magazines have editors and are financed by ads.TV and radio programs are also edited,ads.TV and radio programs are also edited,but they may report“live”or by using talk but they may report“live”or by using talk show formats.show formats.ListeningListening Ex.1Listening
6、 Ex.1 part 1 part 2The man was fired.The man faced difficulties.The man was careful.The man talked too much.The man was funny.The man was nosy.The man was generous.The man was honest.The man was a nice person.The man was very clever.Listening Ex.2There are reasons for both opinions.Mr Keller describ
7、es Mr Gray in a negative way,saying that he wasnt serious,that he was to slow etc.Paul and Wendy,however,describe him as a caring and hard-working person,saying that he took the time to do a job well and always had a kind word for his coworkers.According to Mr Keller,Mr Gray was fired because he had
8、 too many problems and it was time for him to leave.Listening Ex.4The first description is basically negative.Mr.Keller doesnt like Mr Gray and lists a lot of negative things.He also calls him“Mr Gray”to show that he is not a friend.In the second description,Mr Grays coworkers talk about“Jim”and lis
9、t positive things.The two descriptions are probably both“true”:the descriptions below illustrate the differences:*Mr.Gray was too slow and it took him too long to do his job.-He was careful and always took the time to do a job well.*He talked too much and was noisy and sometimes even wild.He was not
10、 serious enough.-He was funny and happy and liked to make others laugh.*Many people were also unhappy with him because he was rude and said bad things about people.-He was also very honest and always told people what he thought about something.*Mr Gray was also careless with his money.-Jim was alway
11、s so generous.He was happy to spend money on good meals and gifts.SpeakingYou are the editors of a newspaper.Here is a list of You are the editors of a newspaper.Here is a list of ten things that happened today.You may only ten things that happened today.You may only report five of them.Decide which
12、 events you are report five of them.Decide which events you are going to put in your newspaper and give reasons for going to put in your newspaper and give reasons for you choices.Compare with those of your classmates.you choices.Compare with those of your classmates.EventsEventsReasonsReasonsFood p
13、rices are going up.Food is very important to peoples life.On one hand,going-up price can increase farmers income;on the other hand,it will affect other peoples living standards.Three children from your city were killed.Many people are interested in social problems.They may be eager to know the cause
14、s and the results of the accident.2000 people in your city were happy today and moved to new buildings.People want to know what happened to the people and why they moved to new buildings and who built the houses.France elected a new president.People who care for international issues would like to re
15、ad the news,especially those who want to know the result of the election in France.There is a rumor that a large company wants to build a factory in your town.People,especially in my town,want to know if its a rumor or not.If a new factory is built,they can get jobs,which are important to their live
16、s.ReadingDo you know how Do you know how they are made?they are made?Scan the passage to match the following*Decide what to write about*Uses of news media*General description of newspapers*Journalists favourite articles*Topics they are interested inPara 1 Q 1 and answers Q 2 and answers Q 3 and answ
17、ers last paragraph1.Newspapers and other media only tell people what happens.2.A journalist has to do exactly as his editor tells him when he decides what hes going to write.3.The first thing a journalist does in writing a report is make appointments for interviews.4.Chen Yings favourite story is ab
18、out an ordinary young woman.5.The media can often help solve problems and draw attention to situations where help is needed.FFTFTTrue or false?The work they doreporterWhat to do for the newspaperZhu LinZhu LinChen Chen YingYing1.discuss the article with her editor2.listen to the editors suggestions3
19、.develop the story1.contact the people to be interviewed2.prepare questions for the interview3.present the material in an organized way4.make sure that the articles reflect events and opinions truthfullyWhat they like to write aboutreporterWhat they prefer to write aboutChen Chen YingYingZhu LinZhu
20、Lin1.the efforts to bring stolen cultural relics back to China 2.people who have AIDS or are addicted to drugs1.an ordinary young woman who tries to adapt to her new life2.music,art,nature and the importance of spiritual fulfillment_ How does a reporter decide what to write?_ How does a reporter dec
21、ide what to write?_ How much does a newspaper cost?_ How much does a newspaper cost?_ Why do people read newspapers?_ Why do people read newspapers?_ How do newspapers report what happens?_ How do newspapers report what happens?_ Where do people read newspapers?_ Where do people read newspapers?_ Ho
22、w do newspapers help us understand the _ How do newspapers help us understand the world?world?Post-reading Ex.1*In Para 2,Zhu Lin explains that a reporter discusses a story with the editor.Chen Ying outlines the practical work.*In the first and last paragraphs,as well as in the answer to the last qu
23、estion,the text explains the role of the media.Newspapers and other media provide information and background that will help us understand the world better.The media also draw our attention to important issues.*In the first paragraph and in Chen Yings answer to the last question,the text explains the
24、 practical process as well as the general principle of newspaper reporting.Chen Ying says that it is important to report events truthfully and thoroughly;the first paragraph states that experienced editors and reporters make informed decisions about what events to report,how to report them and why.P
25、ost-reading Ex.4Reasons for listening to themReasons against listening to them*They are normal people like us.*They are famous.*They are“neutral”,they dont belong to either side of the argument.*They dont know much about what they are talking about.*They are often young and lack experience.*They don
26、t know much about ordinary people and the life we live.Grammar Ex.41.The three students injured in the accident are now in hospital.2.Used textbooks are much cheaper than new ones.3.Toms broken leg prevented him from training.4.The published novel is a best-seller in her country.5.The recently built
27、 research center will help companies develop new products.IntegratingskillsReadingEx.1First reportSecond report*“A small group of fewer than a hundred”makes the group sound small;*“caused trouble”,“the rude and noisy group”,“made it difficult for workers”,“troublemakers”,“left peacefullybut a few of
28、 them fought”-Negative*“most successful company”-Positive*“More than ninety”-emphasizes that the group was large:*“caring citizen”,“made their voices heard”,“love nature and our planet”,“left a positive message”,“activists”-Positive*“the citys worst polluter”,“angry men armed with sticks”-negative*T
29、he first report is written by someone who supports the company.The second report is written by someone who supports the demonstrators.WB-Listening-Ex.1Reporters Reporters EventEventPlacePlaceTimeTimeWhat is neededWhat is neededMickMickBobBobSusanSusanJane Scott,the sportswoman is arrivingairport 11:
30、00Photograph,ask her about her future plansMedical conference opensInterview about traffic plansNotes on opening talk and photograph of the speakerReport,plans,diagramsCapital HotelHome office9:00TodayWB-Vocabulary-Ex.41.Whether the burned-down Yuanmingyuan should be rebuilt has been much discussed
31、in the media.2.My uncle had planned to live in the country after he retired,but he changed his mind.He decided to open a bookshop in the city to offer a place for the retired to have fun and rest.3.People are all concerned about the going up of rice prices and oil prices.4.I know the feeling of bein
32、g ignored isnt nice,but you cant draw their attention with such a strange hairstyle.5.She related this event to others and realised that someone had made trouble in her office on purpose.6.He is quite experienced and is always looked up to by the young.WB-Grammer-Ex.31.This is a well-written composi
33、tion;I could hardly find any mistakes in it.2.He is well-informed person;you can get almost all the latest news from him.3.The newly-elected president is making a public speech on TV.4.A well-armed team searched the cave for the dangerous creature.5.We are using the newly-revised English textbook.We
34、 find it a lot more interesting.6.Look at this badly printed book;there are so many printing mistakes in it.7.The badly injured guard was sent to the hospital immediately.8.This is a recently updated website/report;it will give you an idea of whats going on.9.Look!That newly-built house is where my
35、father works.10.Society needs well-educated citizens,so education is very important in ones life.WB-Integrating reading1.“Bigger than Opray”means more successful and popular than Oprah Winfrey.2.Yang Lan wants to create a distinctly Chinese show that can act as a positive force in real life.3.”To ed
36、ucate through entertainment,and to illuminate through information”is the goal of Yang Lans media company;it means to use entertainment-films,TV shows,music etc-to teach people about important things and to help people understand things better by providing the information they need.Learning English学英语报社组织制作2005，8
