教苑中学 B5-Unit 4

The first period Warming up, Pre-reading and Reading(I)

What are you going to be in the future?

Work in groups of four. Ask each other these questions. Then report your answers to the rest of the class 1.Do you like reading English newspapers? 2.Which newspapers do you often buy? 3.What would you like to do if you are offered a job to work in a newspaper company? 4.What jobs can you find they have in the newspaper company?

What jobs can you find in the newspaper company?What jobs can you find in the newspaper company? Types of jobs Reporter Editor Photographer What it involves interviews people or finds out about events from onlookers makes sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate takes photographs

Do you want to be a reporter? What are the qualities a good news reporter needs to have?

Discuss in your group what the first day would be like, and how you would feel if you were to work for a famous newspaper or company?

4. A good reporter must have a nose. What does this mean? Who will take photographs? Is it the first job for Zhou Yang to do at China Daily? Can he go out on a story on his own? 6. Why is listening so important? 5. What does a reporter should not do? Read the text quickly and try to answer the following questions: 7. Why is it important to use small recorders when a reporter is interviewing someone?

Questions about The skills needed The importance of listening Stages in researching a story How to check facts How to deal with accusations of printing lies Zhou Yang’s answers 1. be able to tell if someone is telling the truth 2. be accurate 3. do research 4. ask questions get the detailed facts 1. ask questions 2. note reactions 3. check facts 4. do research use research and ask witnesses use a tape recorder for the interview

1.Comprehending (page 27) Retell the text by using the first person.