1. MY FIRST WORK ASSIGNMENT
“Unforgettable”, says new journalist
(Reading Ⅱ)
Chen Xinmei
January 9, 2015

2. What kind of job do you think a journalist does?
a/an_________________ job

3. “Journalist” is an exciting but difficult and sometimes even dangerous job.
A journalist…
What they have done truly guides the media and even our life.
So what a journalist does really matters.

4. (Replace （替换） them & pay attention to the forms)
a trick of the trade, have a good nose for, accuse, get the wrong end of the stick, cover a story, a scoop, acquire,
get the facts straight,
(Replace （替换） them & pay attention to the forms)
our daily life, because it not only provides the news happening around the world, but also sometimes it guides the media and even our life.
So when a journalist goes out to report the news, his duty is to get the true story. If he gets the false news, a journalist may be charged. And a good journalist should have a good sense of news, and know some good ways to get some hot news for us.
cover a story
get the
facts straight.
gets the wrong end of the stick
accused
have a good
“nose” for
tricks of
scoops
the trade
acquire

5. MY FIRST WORK ASSIGNMENT
Questions 1 & 2
1. What did Zhou Yang think of his first assignment as an assistant journalist? (easy or difficult)
2. What did Zhou Yang not know about his work?
(List the information)

6. Later you can cover a story and submit the article yourself.
ZY:   Can I go out on a story immediately? HX:  (laughing) That' s admirable, but I' m afraid it would be unusual ! Wait till you' re more experienced. First we'll put you as an assistant  to  an experienced journalist. Later you can cover a story and submit the article yourself.
ZY:   Wonderful. What do I need to take with me? I already have a notebook and camera. HX:  No need for a camera. You'll have a professional photographer with you to take photographs. You'll find your colleagues very eager to assist you, so you may be able to concentrate on photography later if you' re interested. ZY:   Thank you. Not only am I interested in photography, but I took an amateur course at university to update my skills.
ZY:   Can I go out on a story immediately? HX:  (laughing) That' s admirable, but I' m afraid it would be unusual ! Wait till you' re more experienced.
the time to go out to cover a story himself
Later you can cover a story and submit the article yourself.
assistant to an experienced journalist
the persons to work with
ZY:   Wonderful. What do I need to take with me? I already have a notebook and camera. HX:  No need for a camera.
the things to take with
the duty as an assistant
professional photographer with you

7. Learning by rediscovering
Questions 3-6
What did Zhou Yang want to know? (List the information )
(1) what he should keep in mind when he went out to cover a story
(2) the importance of listening
(3) how he could listen carefully when taking the notes

8. Questions 6-7
What did Zhou Yang learn about his work based on Questions 6-7? (Underline the words or sentences which describe what kind job journalist is.)
(For example: ...if a person wants to challenge you (Line 29)→It is a challenging and tough job.)

9. valuable … Conclusion know know experience unforgettable
For Zhou Yang, there were so many things he didn’t _______, there were so many things he wanted to __________, and there were so many experiences he needed to _____________....
So that’s the reason why Zhou Yang says: “ ‘My First Work Assignment’ is ‘_______________’” after the discussion with the boss, HX, because being an assistant will be a necessary way for him to become a ________________ and the journey will be______________.
valuable …
know
know
experience
unforgettable
good journalist

10. What make a good journalist?
abilities
qualities

11. Activity 2 Directions (1) Discuss Activity 2 in groups in 3 minutes.
What abilities does a journalist need to have?
What qualities does a journalist need to have?
(2) Present your rediscovering on the blackboard.
(3) Make some supplements（补充） if it is necessary.

12. Learning by using
Learning
by Using
A helping hand to others who want to be a good journalist by using what you have learnt.
The ways to express one’s suggestions.
Activity 3

13. Learning by using Directions Each group chooses one task.
Prepare your task.
Share your ideas.

14. Learning by sharing!

15. Sharing my advice
Good abilities of journalism and good qualities can make a good journalist.
Good abilities of learning and good qualities can make you a good student.
Good abilities in a specific area (特定领域）and good qualities can make you a great person.
So work the hardest to master the specific abilities & perfect your qualities to make yourself a great person!