2. Pre-reading What are the qualities a good news reporter needs to have? Work in pairs and tick the boxes below.

3. 1. Higher level of education 2. Work experience 3.Good communication skills 4.Curious, active personality 5.Hard– working 6.Enthusiasm of the job 7. … … Important Not important

4. ‘‘ Unforgettable,’’ says new reporter ‘‘ Unforgettable,’’ says new reporter

5. Skimming 1.Find out all the questions Zhou Yang asks Hu Xin 2.Try to match the three parts with correct main ideas a.How to get an accurate story b.How to work in a team c.How to protect a story from accusations Part 2 Part 1 Part 3

6. 1.Can I go out on a story immediately ? 2.What do I need to take with me ? 3.What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story ? 4.What mistakes must I avoid ? 5. Why is listening so important ? 6.How can I listen to answers if I have to write down what he or she is saying ? 7.Have you ever had a case where somebody accused your reporters of getting the wrong end of the stick ?

7. Careful reading 1.What could ZY take with him to cover a story ? A note book and pen ; notebook computer, small recorder. 2.Who will assist ZY with his interview ? He will have a professional photographer with him to take photos.

8. 1.What skills are needed to be a good reporter ?(6) 2.Why is listening so important ?

9. 2. The importance of listening 1.Be curious 2.Has nose for story 3.Don’t be rude 4.Don’t speak too much on your own 5.Listen carefully 6.Do research get the detailed facts 1.The skill needed

10. 1.Why was the footballer accused of ? Because he was accused of taking money for deliberately not scoring goals so as to let the other team win. 2.How can we know the footballer was lying ? We guessed from the footballer’s body language.

11. Listening Listen to the tape and pay attention to the pronunciation and tone. Then you can choose one part to read in pairs.

12. If you are a high school student who wants to be a reporter,now you have a chance to interview Zhou Yang. Make a dialogue between you and Zhou Yang about how to become a good report. Speaking

13. Whatever you want to be, you need to know a lot about the occupations and prepare yourselves for them from now on. Tips

14. 1.Write down your dialogue and try to polish it. 2.Review the passage till you can read it fluently.