M5 Unit 4 Warming up and reading

What do you think of when you see the title?

Questions How many different kinds of jobs do newspapers have? What are they? How many different kinds of jobs do newspapers have? What are they? Look at the following pictures, and guess what they are?

journalist Who interviews people and writes news stories? stories?

photographer Who takes photos of important people or events?

critic

editors make sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checks facts

designers lays out the article and photographs

printer prints the newspaper

Types of jobsWhat it involves journalist editor photographer designer finding out news and telling people about it in the newspaper or on TV / radio making sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checking facts taking photographs of important people or events laying out the articles and photos

qualities very importantimportant higher level of education work experience good communication skill curious, active hard-working enthusiasm for job team spirit If you want to be a good journalist, what qualities do you think you need to have? Discuss the following qualities in pairs.

 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 *Feeling at home straightaway because the atmosphere is so friendly *Solving a problem or showing some expertise which impresses your new boss or colleagues

Careful reading: List all the questions Zhou Yang asked. 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 stick?

No. Wait until you are more experienced. 1. Can I go out on a story immediately? 2. What do I need to take with me? A notebook. Find the answers to Zhou Yang’s questions.

3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story? You need to be curious, have a good nose for a story and must use research to inform yourselves of missing parts of the story.

Don’t miss your deadline, don’t be rude, don’t talk too much but make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully. 4. What should I keep in mind? 5. Why is listening so important? You have to listen for detailed facts. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question depending on what the person says.

If the interviewee agrees, you can use a recorder to get the facts straight. 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 stick? Yes.

1. According to the text, which of the following is WRONG? A. The questions a reporter prepares to ask are fixed. B. A reporter must be able to tell when people are lying. C. Listening is a very important skill for a reporter. D. Zhou Yang’s colleagues are willing to help each other. 2. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE? A. Zhou Yang was very sad on the first day. B. The footballer was proved not to be guilty. C. A reporter needs to take a camera with him or her. D. A reporter needs to take notes while listening. A Review the text and choose the best answers. D

3. Who will take the pictures when Zhou Yang goes out on a story for the first time? A. Zhou Yang himself. B. A professional photographer. C. Hu Xin. D. A more experienced reporter. 4. Which of the following is NOT included in Hu Xin’s list of “dos” and “don’ts”? A. Don’t be rude. B. Don’t talk too much yourself. C. Make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully. D. Don’t laugh at the people being interviewed. B D

5. Why was Zhou Yang’s first work assignment unforgettable? A. Because it was his first work day as a reporter. B. Because he had the chance to meet his new boss. C. Because he made a strong impression on his new boss. D. Because he got some advice from his new boss. 6. What does the reading passage mainly talk about? A. The skills necessary to become a good reporter B. The skills necessary to become a good photographer C. How to conduct a good interview D. Being carefully in the new environment D A&C

Decide the following sentences True or False according to the text. 1. Hu Xin thinks Zhou Yang needs to learn from his colleagues before he starts to work on his own. ( ) 2. A reporter needs to be able to ask good questions and get accurate information. ( ) 3. Zhou Yang has to take a notebook and a camera with him when he goes out to cover a story. ( ) T T F

4. A good reporter must be patient, careful and well-organized. ( ) 5. The footballer admitted in the interview that he took the money immediately. ( ) 6. Zhou Yang must avoid being rude or talking too much. ( ) 7. Zhou Yang was eager to go out to cover a story on his first day at work. ( ) 8. A reporter should always use a small recorder to relax when necessary. ( ) T F T T F

Guess the meaning of these expressions 1. cover a story 2. have a “nose” for a story 3. a trick of the trade 4. get the fact straight 5. get the wrong end of the stick 6. how the story goes 7. a real “scoop” a. interview sb about an important event b. be able to tell if it’s a true story c. sth that helps you to do the job in a professional way d. to understand something clearly, without error. e. not to understand properly f. this is the story g. a piece of hot news

1). It shows the students the skills necessary to become a good reporter. 2). It wants to show how to conduct a good interview. The purpose of writing the passage Discussion

1) The first time he will be sent with an experienced reporter. 2) There is no need for him to take a camera with him. He will have a professional photographer with him to take photographs. What should a new reporter do on the first day?

1) He needs to be curious. 2) A good reporter must have a “nose” for a story. 3) He has to listen to the detailed facts 4) If necessary, he can prepare a recorder to make sure that he gets the facts straight. What does a reporter need to remember when going to cover a story?

Adjectives to describe a journalist Adjectives to describe a photographer patient, well-organized, thorough, curious, careful, concise, professional, polite creative, imaginative, technically good, gifted, professional,, patient well-organized Use the reading to work out which adjectives best describe what is required for these two job. concise patient imaginative well-organized technically good polite honest truthful thorough creative curious careful gifted professional

Summary To the reporters, it’s ____________for them to take a camera because they have ______________________ with them. The reporters should be ________ and they must have a _____ for a story. They know how to _______the information they need. While interviewing, they won’t _______,___________________________, __________________________________. They will listen to the _______ facts and ask new questions. There is a trick of the______, that is,with the permission of the interviewer, they would use _____________ which could keep the evidence to help __________their story. unnecessary professional photographers curious nose acquire be rudethey won’t talk too much themselves and they listen to the answers carefully detailed small recorders support trade

Assignment Imagine you are Zhou Yang and you will cover a news story in an earthquake area tomorrow. What should you prepare and take with you? Write it down and share with your classmates in next class.

1.Review the text carefully and finish the assignment. 2.Find out the important and difficult words and expressions to you and finish exercises on page 28.