Unit 4Warming up and readingWhat do you think of when you see the title?Suppose you are to be a journalist for China Daily, do you know what kind of jobs they have and how a newspaper is made? journalist, editor, chief editor, advertiser editor, photographer, designer, distribution organizer, salesman, Types of jobsWhat it involvesjournalis t editorphotogra -pherdesignerfinding out news and telling people about it in the newspaper or on TV / radio making sure the writing is clear, concise and accurate; checking factstaking photographs of important people or events laying out the articles and photographsIf you want to be a good journalist, what qualities do you think you need to have? Discuss the following qualities in pairs and then report to the class.qualitiesvery importantimportan t higher level of education work experience good communication skill curious, active personality hard-working enthusiasm for job team spirit1. What level of education should a good journalist have? 2. Dose work experience play an important role in making the news? 3. Is being curious and active important? Why / Why not? 4. Enthusiasm for the job is the key to success, do you agree? Why / Why not?Do you still remember your first day at school? Primary school, middle school or high school? Exchange your experience with your partner. Everyone has unforgettable moments in his /her life. Now discuss in pairs how you would feel if you were offered a job on a famous newspaper.excited, inspired, thrilled, nervous, unforgettable,Look 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 colleagues What are they talking about?They are talking about how to become a good reporter, including some necessary skills, some duties and so on.Fast readingBecause his discussion with his new boss, Hu Xin, strongly influenced his life as a reporter. Why will Zhou Yang never forget his first work assignment at the office of China Daily?Find the words in the text according to the explanations. very pleaseddelightedjournalistinform concentrate assista writer for newspapers and magazines telldirect ones attention on sth. give help or assistance acquireto gain or come into possessaccuseto charge sb. with doing wrong or breaking the lawpublishput into print dilemmaa situation in which one has to make a difficult choice between two courses of actionupdatemodernize; supply with recent informationdemandto ask for firmly and not be willing to accept a refusalscepticalunwilling to believe a claim or promise; distrustful the point in time at which something must be completed deadlineList all the questions Zhou Yang asked.1. Can I go out on a story immediately?2. What do I need to take to take with me?3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story?Careful reading4. 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 stick?No. Wait until you are more experienced. 1. Can I go out on a story immediately?2. What do I need to take to take with me?A notebook.Find the answers to Zhou Yangs questions.3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story?You need to be curious, have a good nose for a story and must us research to inform yourselves of missing parts of the story.Dont miss your deadline, dont be rude, dont talk too much but make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully.4. What should I keep in mind?5. Why is listening so important?You have to listen for detailed facts. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question depending on what the person says.If the interviewee agrees, you can use a recorder to get the facts straight.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 stick?Yes.1. 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.AReview the text and choose the best answers.2. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?A. Zhou Yang was very sad 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.D3. Who will take the pictures when Zhou Yang goes out on a story for the first time