HeadlineThe Function of HeadlinesvSummarize the news content vAttract readers attentionThe Structure of HeadlinesMain headline Subhead to further explain or complement main headline to arouse the readers interestBush Heads to Michigan in Glow of Big Victory(Feb. 21, 2000. International Herald Tribune)布什乘大胜之风挺进密歇根麦凯恩南卡州失利痛舔伤口McCain Licks Wounds After South Carolina Rejects His CandidacySubheadSubhead to arouse the readers interestCharacteristics of HeadlinesvVocabulary vRhetorical Devices vGrammarVocabulary1. Short Words 2. Clippings 3. Special Expression/Jargon 4. Abbreviation and Acronym 5. Compound Words 6. loan words1. Short Wordsv Use easily-learned short words in news headlines. Here are a few of the most common:aid assist aim purpose, object ask question ban prohibit, forbid bid attempt, offer blast explosion, strong criticism cut reduction, shortening curb limit, control end terminate gap discrepancy, intervalgraft corruption nab capture pact treaty, agreement probe investigate, investigation rap criticize, blame row quarrel, disagreement try attempt, endeavor top exceed wed marry1. Short Words for Long Wordsassistaidagreementpactpurposeaimendeavortrycapturenabterminateendinvestigateprobestrong criticismblastprohibit/forbidbancontrol/limitcurbexceedtopdiscrepancygapmarrywedreductioncutVocabulary1. Short Words 2. Clippings 3. Special Expression/Jargon 4. Abbreviation or Acronym 5. Compound Words 6. loan wordsvcorp (corporation) vteens (teenagers) vinfo (information) vporn(pornography) vexecs(executives)vchute (parachute) vquake (earthquake)vtec (detective) vscript (prescription)vasst (assistant) vdept (department)vcrack (crack cocaine) vfinal (the final race) vsenior (a senior citizen)2. ClippingsWEEKLY MAG FOR STAMP LOVERS TO BE LAUNCHED MAGmagazine(杂志)集邮周刊即将发行2. ClippingsAussieAustralian(澳大利亚的)bizbusiness(商业)tellytelevision(电视机) bn=billion(十亿)champchampion(冠军)conconvict(罪犯)expoexposition(博览会)gradgraduate(毕业生)homohomosexual(同性恋)libliberation(解放)proprofessional(专业的；职业的)reprepresentative(代表)secsecretary(秘书) 2. Clippingscopter helicopter(直升机) techtechnology(技术) vetveteran(老兵；老手) vicvictory(胜利) narc = narcotics agent(缉毒探员) perm = permanent wave(烫发) pub= public house(小酒馆) natlnational(全国的) comlcommercial(商业的；广告) cteecommittee(委员会) CwealthCommonwealth(英联邦) govt/govtgovernment (政府)2. Clippingsbusinessbizhelicoptercopterpornography porncrack cocainecrackparachutechutedetectivetecdepartmentdeptexpositionexpoconvictconnationalnatlgovernmentgovt/ govtrepresentativerepVocabulary1. Short Words 2. Clippings 3. Special Expression/Jargon 4. Abbreviation or Acronym 5. Compound Words 6. loan wordsSpecial Expression/JargonJargon is commonly used by groups that have a similar interest, like trades and/or professions. It can be used by people involved in sports or other casual groups. Most people associate jargon with the medical or law professions rather than everyday conversations. People may use jargon to leave an impression of intelligence or to confuse a person. ExamplevWorld Cup kicks off, Brazil wins openerSpecial Expression/JargonTerminologyMeaningTerminologyMeaningleft and right 左派和右派lash out强烈抨击bull market多头市场dove鸽派bear market空头市场hawk鹰派FAQ常见问题term任期kick off开始MI-5,MI-6英国情报 机构Vocabulary1. Short Words 2. Clippings 3. Special Expression/Jargon 4. Abbreviation or Acronym 5. Compound Words 6. loan words1) 组织机构等专有名称 UNESCO United Nations Educational，Scientific and Cultural Organization(联合国教科文组织)IMF International Monetary Fund(国际货币基金组织)ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations(东南亚国家联 盟；“东盟”)4. Abbreviation/Acronym(首字母缩写)1)组织机构等专有名称WTO World Trade Organization(世界贸易组织) OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(石油 输出国组织；“欧佩克”)PLO Palestine Liberation Organization(巴勒斯坦解放组织；“ 巴解”)4. Abbreviation/Acronym(首字母缩写)1)组织机构等专有名称IOCInternational Olympic Committee(国际奥林 匹克委员会)NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration(美国国家宇航局)WHOWorld Health Organization(世界卫生组织)OAUOrganization of African Unity(非洲统一组织 ) 4. Abbreviation/Acronym(首字母缩写)2)常见事物的名称UFOUnidentified Flying Object(不明飞行物；飞碟) DJIDow-Jones Index(道琼斯指数) PCPersonal Computer(个人电脑) ABMAnti-ballistic Missile(反弹道导弹) PRPublic Relations(公共关系) SALTStrategic Arms Limitation Talks(限制战略武器会谈) SDIStrategic Defence Initiative(战略防御措施) GMTGreenwich Mean Time(格林威治标准时间) 4. Abbreviation/Acronym(首字母缩写)3)表示人们的职业、职务或职称的名词MP member of parliament (议员) PMprime minister(总理;首相)GMgeneral manager(总经理)VIPvery important person(贵宾；要人)TPtraffic policeman(交通警察)PApersonal assistant(私人助理) 4. Abbreviation/Acronym(首字母缩写)GOP=Grand Old Party “大老党”（美国共和党的别称 ）Vocabulary1. Short Words 2. Clippings 3. Special Expression/Jargon 4. Abbreviation or Acronym 5. Compound Words 6. loan wordsChinese Web Opens Portals to New Way of LifeBooming Internet Splits Haves and Have-nots(Washington Post, Feb.13, 2000)How to translate this headline?中国的网络开启了新的生活方式之门新兴的互联网产业使贫富两分5. Compound WordsvInstead of a all-out strike, the workers will stage a g