必修5unit4WarmingupandReading

1、Unit 4Warming up and readingWhat do you think of when you see the title?Suppose you are to be a journalist for China Daily, do you know what kind of jobs they have and how a newspaper is made? journalist, editor, chief editor, advertiser editor, photographer, designer, distribution organizer, salesm

2、an, Types of jobsWhat it involvesjournalisteditorphotogra-pherdesignerfinding out news and telling people about it in the newspaper or on TV / radiomaking sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checking factstaking photographs of important people or eventslaying out the articles and photog

3、raphsIf you want to be a good journalist, what qualities do you think you need to have? Discuss the following qualities in pairs and then report to the class.qualitiesvery important importanthigher level of educationwork experiencegood communication skillcurious, active personalityhard-workingenthus

4、iasm for jobteam spirit1. What level of education should a good journalist have?2. Dose work experience play an important role in making the news?3. Is being curious and active important? Why / Why not?4. Enthusiasm for the job is the key to success, do you agree? Why / Why not? Do you still remembe

5、r your first day at school? Primary school, middle school or high school? Exchange your experience with your partner. Everyone has unforgettable moments in his / her life. Now discuss in pairs how you would feel if you were offered a job on a famous newspaper.excited, inspired, thrilled, nervous, un

6、forgettable,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 F

7、eeling at home straightaway because the atmosphere is so friendly Solving a problem or showing some expertise which impresses your new boss or colleagues What are they talking about?They are talking about how to become a good reporter, including some necessary skills, some duties and so on.Fast read

8、ingBecause his discussion with his new boss, Hu Xin, strongly influenced his life as a reporter. Why will Zhou Yang never forget his first work assignment at the office of China Daily?Find the words in the text according to the explanations.very pleaseddelightedjournalistinformconcentrateassista wri

9、ter for newspapers and magazines telldirect ones attention on sth. give help or assistance acquireto gain or come into possessaccuseto charge sb. with doing wrong or breaking the lawpublishput into print dilemmaa situation in which one has to make a difficult choice between two courses of actionupda

10、temodernize; supply with recent informationdemandto ask for firmly and not be willing to accept a refusalscepticalunwilling to believe a claim or promise; distrustfulthe point in time at which something must be completed deadlineList all the questions Zhou Yang asked.1. Can I go out on a story immed

11、iately?2. What do I need to take to take with me?3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story?Careful reading4. 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 journalis

12、ts 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 to take with me?A notebook.Find the answers to Zhou Yangs questions.3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story? You need to be curious, hav

13、e a good nose for a story and must us research to inform yourselves of missing parts of the story.4. What should I keep in mind? Dont miss your deadline, dont be rude, dont talk too much but make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully.5. Why is listening so important?You have to listen for det

14、ailed facts. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question depending on what the person says.6. How can I listen carefully while taking notes? If the interviewee agrees, you can use a recorder to get the facts straight.7. Have you ever had a case where someone accused your journalists of getting t

15、he wrong end of stick?Yes.1. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true? 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 Yangs colleagues are willing to help

16、 each other.A Review the text and choose the best answers.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

17、 listening.D3. 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.B4. Which of the following is NOT included in Hu Xins list of “dos” and “donts”? A. Dont be rude. B. Dont t

18、alk too much yourself. C. Make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully. D. Dont laugh at the people being interviewed.D 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 r

19、eporter 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. ( )TTF4. A good reporter must be patient, careful and well-organized. ( )5. The footballer admitted in the interview that he to

20、ok 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. ( )TFTTF1). It shows the students the skills necessary to b

21、ecome a good reporter.2). It wants to show how to conduct a good interview.The purpose of writing the passage: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.Wh

22、at 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

23、to cover a story?Adjectives to describe a journalistAdjectives to describe a photographerpatient, well-organized, thorough, curious, careful, concise, professional, politecreative, imaginative, technically good, gifted, professional, , patient well-organizedUse the reading to work out which adjectiv

24、es 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, its _for them to take a camera because they have _ with them. The reporters should be _ and they must have a _ for a story. They