3. Reading: Have you ever read China Daily? Have you ever thought of working for it?

4. Fast reading: What is the main idea of the text? This is about Zhou Yang’s first assignment at the office of China Daily. And his discussion with his new boss, Hu Xin. The purpose of writing the passage: 1. It shows us the skills necessary to become a good_________. 2. It wants to show how to conduct a good__________. reporter interview

5. What a new reporter 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 ________ because he will have a professional ____________ with him to take photos. experienced reporter camera photographer Reading for details:

6. What a reporter needs to remember when going out to cover a story? 1. 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. curious nose detailed facts recorder

7. 1. When can a new reporter cover a story by himself? A. Never can a new reporter cover a story by himself. B. Only after he has seen what an experienced reporter does. C. Not until he is old enough. D. Only when he takes a camera with him. Reading for details:

8. 2. When a reporter goes out to cover a story, he needs to ________. A. be humorous B. be curious C. talk muchD. be rude 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 not scoring D. he bribed another football team

9. 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. A reporter has to listen to the detailed facts B. While listening, a reporter should prepare the next question depending on what the person says. C. As a reporter, he should try his best to write down what the interviewees are saying. D. You can use recorders to record what the interviewees say at any time.

10. Guess the meaning of these expressions: cover a story have a “nose” for a story a trick of the trade get the fact straight get the wrong end of the stick how the story goes a real “scoop” to present ideas fairly not to understand properly to report on an important event this is the story a piece of hot news clever ways known to experts be able to tell whether is a true story

11. Can you find some sentences to support these ideas? Zhou Yang is very enthusiastic. Zhou Yang is eager to learn. Zhou Yang is modest. Can I go out on a story immediately? What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story? What mistakes must I avoid?

12. Activity: What is news? It is some unusual or uncommon happenings. For example, when a dog bites someone, it is too common to become news. But when you bite a dog, it becomes news!

13. So, can you make a piece of news in one sentence? Who What How When Where Why A man was seriously injured in a car accident at about 7am on the 101 Road due to the heavy fog. A man was injured seriously at about 7am on the 101 Road due to heavy fog

14. Who What How When Where Why Can you make your own news in one sentence?

15. Homework: