英语人教版必修五第四单元Reading.ppt

Making the news1. Have you ever considered your future occupation? 2. What is your ideal job?questions learn more about the types of jobs at English newspapers and what involves in each job.Inspire students to think carefully before showing them the informaiton.Types of jobsWhat it involvesjournalistInterview people or finds out events from onlookers and writes news storieseditorchecks the writing and facts and makes changes if necessaryTypes of jobsWhat it involvesphotographer takes photographs of important people or eventscriticgives opinion on plays and booksdesignerlay out articles and photographsforeign correspondentreports form abroadjounarlistWhat are they doing in the following pictures?photographercriticeditorsmake sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checks factsdesignerslays out the article and photographs printerprints the newspaperWhat do you need to become a good journalist?Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.Scan the passage to find the key information. 1. Higher level of education 2. Work experience 3. Good communication skills 4. Curious, active personality 5. Hard-working 6. Enthusiasm for the job 7. _ 8. _Prepared to work long hoursAbility to work in a teamLook 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 colleaguesGuess the meaning of these expressionscover a storyhave a “nose” for a storya trick of the tradeget the fact straightget the wrong end of the stickhow the story goesa real “scoop”cover a storyhave a “nose” for a storya trick of the tradeget the fact straightto report on an important eventbe able to tell whether it is a true storyclever ways known to expertsto present ideas fairly get the wrong end of the stickhow the story goes get a scoopnot to understand properlythis is the storya piece of hot newsMy first work assignment “Unforgettable”, says new journalistWhats the main idea of this passage?This passage is about Zhou Yangs first experience at the office of a popular local newspaper. As well as his discussion with his Hu Xin, was to strongly influence his life as a reporter.Task 2 Decide whether each of the following statements about Zhou Yang is true or false. 1. Zhou Yang is very enthusiastic. He asked “Can I go out on a story immediately?”.T2. Zhou Yang is eager to learn. He asked “What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story?”.3. Zhou Yang is modest. He asked “What should I keep in mind?”.TT Exercise1. Zhou Yang needs to answer a letter from a student asking how to become a journalist. So he is making notes in order to answer the questions. Can you work out Zhou Yangs notes? Use the information from the reading passage to help you. Zhou Yangs notesSkills We need to be _. To _ all the information we need to know, we have to ask many different _. To be a good reporter, we must have a “_ ” for a story. When we find people are not _, we must find out the missing parts of the _.curiousacquirequestionsnosetelling the truthstoryTips Dos _ to the answers carefully._ Dont be _. Dont talk too much ourselves.rudeDontsListenThe importance _of listeningget the detailed facts 2. Read the text carefully and choose the best answers.1). Why was Zhou Yangs 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. D 2). 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 each other.A3). According to the text, which of the following is TRUE? A. Zhou Yang covered a story 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. D1. to work in a team2. How to get an accurate story3. How to protect a story from accusations.A reporters duties areconcise patient imaginative well-recognized technically good polite honest truthful thorough creative curious admirable careful gifted professionalWork out which adjectives best describe what is required for these two jobs. Some may be needed for both jobs.Adjectives to describe a journalistAdjectives to describe a photographerPatient, well-organized, thorough, curious, careful, concise, professional, politeCreative, imaginative, technically good, gifted, professional, well-organized, patientWhat is the main difference between being a journalist and being a photographer?A reporter needs to be _ _ but a photographer needs to be _ _. _. I think I would make a good _ _. thorough, curious, careful and concise creative, imaginative, technically good and giftedThey both need to be professional, well-organized and patient photographer because I am creative and I enjoy being technically good at things.1. Review what has been learnt and think carefully what you should do if you want to be a professional journalist.2. Read a newspaper and check whether what you learned form the reading passage is right or not.Homework