Zhou Yang and his boss Hu Xin MY FIRST WORK ASSIGNMENT Unforgettable says new journalist Reading Fast reading How many questions does Zhou Yang ask his boss What are they 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 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 journalists of getting the wrong end of he stick Divide the passage into three sections and find out the main idea of each section vSection 1 vSection 2 vSection 3 to work in a team to gat an accurate story to protect a story from accusation Careful reading Come to each section 1 Why was Zhou Yang s first work assignment unforgettable Because his discussion with his new boss Hu Xin was to strongly influence his life as a journalist Section 1 2 Zhou took a course of photography at mid school at university True or False What a new journalist 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 with him He will have a professional with him to take photographs experienced journalist camera photographer Paraphrase the expressions in red 1 what do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story A to go and interview somebody about an incident or happening B to write a story C to make up a story 2 A good reporter must have a good nose for a story A to have a sense about what is going to happen B to be able to smell when somebody is trying to hide a good story that may reflect badly on him herself C to be able to ask the truth from the one who is interviewed Section 2 While interviewing the journalist would just ask the questions prepared ahead 1 True or False 2 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 1 This is a trick of the trade A something that cheats somebody B something that helps you do the job in a professional way C something used to achieve secrets 2 We sometimes use small recorders to make sure that we get all your facts straight A to make sure that the story is accurate B to get the facts directly C to get the things specially Paraphrase the expressions in red Section 3 1 The footballer admitted he took the money 2 Zhou Yang is very enthusiastic True or False 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 deliberately not scoring in order to let the other team win D He bribed another football team 热情 的 受贿 bribe taking 1 He must have the to support his story 2 Do research to prove he is evidence right How to protect the story from accusations 控告 The skills needed The importance of listening Stages in researching a story How to check facts How to deal with accusations of printing lies 1 be able to tell if someone is telling the truth 2 be accurate 3 do research 4 ask questions 1 get the detailed facts 2 prepare the next question 1 ask questions 2 note reactions 3 check facts 4 do research use research and ask witnesses use a recorder for the interview Zhou Yang s notes Summary necessary qualities well organized polite professional diligentconcise carefulpatient honest How to be an honest reporter vmake sure the facts were straight in the report don t take any hush money don t fear those in power