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XB1U1 The mass meida
Reading(Ⅱ)
Language Points
Revision
1. Why should we read news reports critically
2. How can we become critical readers
Words and expressions in News 1
1. critical
2. put out
3. leave sb/sth done
4. trap
5. release
6. emergency services
7. ambulance
8. extend
9. under control
10. construction
1. adj. 批评的，批判性的；关键的；危急的
2. 扑灭
3. 使...被...
4. vt. 卡住；设圈套 n. 陷阱、圈套；困境；
5. vt. /n. 发布 释放 解除
6. 应急服务机构
7. 救护车
8. 延伸（距离）；扩大；延长；伸展
9. 处于控制中
10. n. 建筑，建造；建造物
→ extension n.
constructive adj. 建设性的；积极的）
construct vt. 建造，建筑
critical adj. 批评的，批判性的；关键的；危急的
→ critically adv. 极为重要地；严重地；批评地
criticize v. 批评；挑剔；评论
critic n. 评论家；批评家
\
be critical to 对…是关键的
be critical about 对…挑剔
1.She viewed the findings with a ______ eye.
她以批评的眼光看待这些研究结果。
2.She is critical about everything.
她对一切都喜欢吹毛求疵。
3.High school years are critical to children’s development.
高中时期在孩子的发展中起到关键的作用。
4.Two of the burn victims were in a critical condition last night.
两名烧伤患者昨天晚上处于非常危险的境况。
critical
5. Basically there is nothing to __________in his works.
他的作品基本上无可挑剔。
6. Have you read the article written by that famous________
你读过那位著名的批评家写的这篇文章吗？
7. This is a ___________important meeting.
这是个至关重要的会议。
criticize
critic
critically
trap vt. 卡住；设圈套 n. 陷阱、圈套；困境；
be trapped in 困在……中；陷入……中
The thief was trapped by the police in an old house.
警察将小偷困在一所旧房子里。
To break out of the poverty trap they need help from the government.
为了摆脱贫困的处境，他们需要政府的帮助。
◆单句语法填空
① She had been trapped into 　　　　　（say）something she did not mean.
②They were trapped 　　the mountain，waiting to be rescued.
③［2018 ·北京卷］A rescue worker risked his life saving two tourists who 　　　 　　（trap）in the mountains for two days.
saying　
in　
had been trapped
release vt. /n. 发布 释放 解除
① The bird 　　　　　（release）from the cage.
②Death at last released her 　　　　　 her pain.
③When is the best moment to release the date of the election 　 the newspapers
was released　
from　
to　
The factory keeps ___________(release) smoke, making the air dirty.
Recently the band’s latest album__________________(release).
These are the new products ____________(release) onto the market last month.
She felt ________ sense of release after the exam.
releasing
has been released
released
a
Practice makes perfect.
Sentence analysis
1 The fire, which is thought to have started from the 8th floor, spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night, leaving people on the upper floors trapped.
which引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰主语the fire
该句主语为the fire， 谓语为spread
现在分词短语在句中充当结果状语
周日晚上的这场火灾据认为起于9楼，并迅速蔓延至整栋大楼，导致 9楼以上的人被困。
◆单句语法填空
（1） Henry is believed to 　　　　　（steal）the car.
（2） He is said to 　　 　　　（study）abroad，but we don’t know which country he studies in.
（3） This band is thought 　　　　　（be）one of the best pop groups in China.
have stolen
be studying
to be
2 Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5, according to
figures released by emergency services.
同位语从句，解释名词fear的内容
done 后置定语 修饰figures
根据应急服务机构公布的数据，死亡人数恐将达到5人。
4. By this time, the fire ______________(extend) to the 15th floor.
had extended
3. Fire engines and ambulances , __________(call) at 9:30 p.m., reached the scene within 15 minutes.
called
done 后置定语 修饰figures
注意时态
消防车和救护车接到报警，并于15分钟内赶到火灾现场。
到此时为止火势已蔓延至15楼。
5. There is concern that the construction company that built the tower block had not followed fire safety rules.
句子结构分析：
本句的主干结构是：There is concern.
第一个that引导同位语从句，解释说明concern。
第二个that引导定语从句，限定the construction company。
有人担心, 建造这座高楼的建筑公司没有遵守消防安全规定。
Words and expressions in News 2(Pa.1)
1. deadly
2. break out
3. estimate
4. injure
5. confirm
6. dozens of
7. minor
8. scream
9. bark
10. choke
1. adj. 致命的
2. 爆发 突发
3. 估计
4.使受伤 损害 /伤
5. 确认 证实
6. 许多
7. 轻微的 次要的
8. v. /n. 尖叫
9. v. 狗吠叫 n. 狗吠声 树皮
10. 使窒息/哽咽
n. injury adj. injured
◆单句语法填空
① The saleswoman packed the pencils for me 　　　　　 the dozen.
②He gave me a dozen 　　　　　 roses for my birthday.
③He wrote a lot of novels， 　　　　　（dozen）of ________ were regarded as masterpieces.
by
of　
dozens　
The fire has also left dozens of people _______(injure)，5 of _________ are in a critical condition.
which
whom
injured
大火还造成很多人受伤，其中5 人伤势严重。
done作宾补
引导定语从句
I was about to have a bath _________ I heard people __________(scream) and dogs barking.
when
screaming
我正要洗澡，这时听到人们在尖叫，狗在吠叫。
be about to do. . . when. . . 正要做……这时……
be doing. . . when. . . 　　　　 正在做……这时……
had just done. . . when. . . 刚做完……这时……
1.现在你即将从高中毕业, 前往一个完全不同的世界
2.我正要放弃搜寻, 这时灌木丛中有东西吸引了我的目光。
3.他刚上公交车，就发现自己把钱包落在家里了。
4.汤姆正在听音乐，课堂上老师突然叫了他的名字。
1.You are heading for a completely different world, now that you are about to graduate from high school.
2.I was about to give up when something in the bushes caught my eye.
3. He had just got on th bus when he realized that he had left his wallet at home.
4.Tom was listening to music when his teacher called his name in class.
◆单句语法填空
① The fans screamed 　　　　　 excitement when they saw him.
②Her loud 　　　　　（scream）could be heard all over the house.
with　
screams　
choke （使）窒息，哽噎
in a choked voice 哽咽地 choke on sth 吃...被噎住
choke back sth 强忍住；抑制
1. The baby was choking _____a piece of toast.
2. “I can’t bear it any more.” he said in a _______(choke) voice.
3. I stood there trembling and ___________(try) to choke back the tears.
Practice makes perfect.
choked
trying
on
I looked outside and the smoke was choking me.
我往外一看，烟呛得我透不过气来。
News 2(pa.2)
11. a dropped cigarette end
12. carpet
13. automatic
14. fire alarm
15. go off
16. investigate
17. further
11. 一个被丢的烟头
12. 地毯
13. 自动的 不假思索的
14. 火警报警器
15. 突发巨响 爆炸 离开
16. 侦查 调查 研究
17. adv. adj. /v. 进一步
→ automatically adv.
A few minutes later the bomb went off, _________(destroy) the whole building.
As the fire alarm__________(go) off, I grabbed my clothes and ran out.
Unfortunately, all the lights went off all of ______ sudden.
Practice makes perfect.
went
destroying
a
... the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough _______(prevent) the disaster. …… (line 11)
to prevent
go off 爆炸；突发巨响；停止运作
自动火灾警报没有及时响起，未能阻止这场灾难的 发生。
Mr Peterson, head of the fire service, confirms that a dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster. (line 11)
彼得森先生是消防部门负责人, 他证实, 一根掉落在9楼地毯上的香烟头引发了这场火灾, 并且自动火警警报没有及时响起, 未能阻止这场灾难。
句子结构分析：
confirm 后有两个that 引导的宾语从句，第二个that不可省。
Words and expressions in Para 1-2
1. rely on sb to do/for sth
2. on the same event
3. contain
4. come about
5. advisable
6. journalist
7. priority
8. take ...as an example
9. come to understand
prehensive
1. 倚靠某人做.../提供...
2. = about...
3. 包含
4. 发生 产生
5.明智的 可取的 适当的
6. 记者
7. 优先事项/优先权 首要事情 重点
8. 以...为例
9. 逐渐理解
9. 综合的 全面的
How do these differences come about
come out 出来；出版；开花
come across (无意中)碰到
come on (表示鼓励、催促等) 快，走吧
come up 走过来；走近
come up with 提出
when it comes to 一谈到/说到……；
这些不同是怎样产生的
come about: 发生
【语境应用】单项选择。
1. The book is being printed and it will soon _____.
A. turn out B. come out C. start out D. go out
2. —Have you _____ some new ideas
—Yeah. I’ll tell you later.
A. come about B. come into
C. come up with D. come down from
3. It’s already 10 o’clock. I wonder how it _____ that she was late again.
A. came over B. came out
C. came about D. came up
4. —I’m dead tired. I can’t move any farther.
—_____, Mary. You can do it!
A. No problem B. No hurry
C. Come on D. That’s OK
5. Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isn’t much help when it _____ shopping and eating.
A. refers to B. speaks of
C. focuses on D. comes to
It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different priorities, which would influence how they report an event.
最好要记住，新闻报道是由记者写的，他们可能关注的重点不同，并选择就自己的重点写一篇报道。
priority
优先事项/优先权 首要事情 重点
give priority to 给……以优先权
a top priority 最优先考虑的事
take/have priority over...比...有优先性
Practice makes perfect.
Nowadays the priority for travelling is transformed from shopping _______ food and scenery.
He always gives priority ______ other people rather than himself.
The search for a new vaccine will take priority ________ all other medical research.
译：Safety should always be the top priority wherever you are.
over
to
to
无论我们身在何处，安全永远是头等大事。
Para 3 (L10-17)
1.basically
2. contradict
3. in terms of
4. factual
5. for instance
6. differ
7. rush to the conclusion
8. false
9. stage
10.bring...to light
1. 基本上 大体上
2. v. 相矛盾/相反；反驳/驳斥
3. 就...而言
4. adj. 事实的，真实的
5. 例如，比如
6. vi. 相异；意见相左
7. 急于下结论
8. 错误的 不真实的 伪造的 非天生的
9. 舞台 阶段
10. 揭露/ 披露...
adj. contradictary
=for example
v. conclude
adj. different n. difference
=jump to the conclusion
Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective, they may contradict each other in terms of factual details, as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.
即使新闻报道的撰写视角基本一致，它们也可能在事实细节上相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常 是复杂且不断变化的。
contradict v. 相矛盾/相反；反驳/驳斥
adj. contradictary
be contradictory to 与……相矛盾
◆单句语法填空
(1)The student apologised to his teacher for 　 　　　　（contradict）him.
(2)What you have done admits of no 　　 　　　（contradict）.
(3)His public speeches are contradictory 　　　　　 his personal lifestyle.
contradicting　
contradiction　
to
(4)The editorial contained several 　　　　　（fact） errors.
(5)I didn’t fail the exam. 　　　　　 fact I did rather well!
(6)We will do our best to answer your questions faithfully and _______ 　　　　　（factual）.
factual　
In　
factually
(7)译：在许多时候, 故事之间都会相互矛盾, 这正是精彩之处。
At many times,what is wonderful is that the stories will contradict each othet.
For instance, the numbers of deaths differ in the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire.
例如，关于亨德森楼火灾的两篇新闻报道中，死亡人数是不同的。
differ vi. 相异 意见相左
American English differs ________British English in several ways.
The two sisters differ________ their interests.
The three brothers differ _______________ politics.
However, I differ_________ the man who is speaking.
不同于
在……方面不同
在某事上有分歧
与某人有分歧
from
in
about / on / over
with
different adj. difference n.
【同根词】
【语境应用】
她们是双胞胎姐妹。在外貌上难以把她们区分开。然而, 她们有不同的习惯, 在其他很多方面也不相同。但那没有影响, 她们相处得很融洽。
They are twin sisters. It’s hard to tell the difference between them in appearance. However, they are different from each other in their habits and they also differ from each other in many other ways. But that makes no difference and they get on very well.
When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information.
当你发现这些事 实的差异时，不要急于下结论，认为其中一篇新闻报道给出了错误的信息。
引导同位语从句
conclusion n. 结论 conclude v. 得出结论;总结;结束
rush to the conclusion 急于下结论
draw/reach/ arrive at /come to the conclusion 得出结论
in conclusion 总之;最后
conclude. . . with. . . 以……结束……
We finally drew the conclusion that she was lying.
1.我们最终得出了她在说谎的结论。
2.总之, 散步是一种廉价、安全、有趣而又随时可以开展的运动形式。
In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable, and readily available form of exercise.
3.春晚常以一首名曲《难忘今宵》结束。
The Spring Festival Gala often concludes with a famous song, Memorable Tonight.
News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light.
随着新的事实不断被披露，在同一事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能色含不同的信息。
bring… to light: 揭露，披露，揭发 (常用于被动语态)
be brought to light = come to light
This evidence did not come to light until after the trial.
这个证据直到审判后才被发现。
The mistake was only brought to light some years later.
这个错误直到几年后才被发现。
Many new discoveries have 　　　　　　　　　　（被公布于众）.
been brought to light /
come to light　
◆语块积累
bring about
bring back
bring in
bring up
bring down
导致；引起
带回来；使记起；
带进；引入；
养育提出；呕出
使……降低;使……倒下
【语法填空】
1.The great damage which the earthquake brought _____made many people homeless or lose their lives.
2.Our government has taken measures to bring _____the prices of daily goods to keep the market stable.
3.Please make another sentence to bring ___the meaning of the phrase.
about
down
out
Para 3 (L18-22)
1. be worthy of mention
2. minimum
3. maximum
4. in between
5. informed
1. 值得一提
2. n. 最小值，最少量 adj. 最低的，最小的
3. n. 最大量，最大限度 adj. 最高的，最多的
4. 在中间
5. 有知识的 知情的 可靠的 有见识的
Another aspect worthy of mention is that journalists may approach
information they get from research or interviews differently.
adj短语作后置定语
定语从句
另一个更值得一提的方面是，记者可能会以不同的方式处理从研究或釆访中得到的数据。
Para 4
1. to sum up
2. accurate
3. be committed to
4. discrimination
1. 总之
2. adj. 正确无误的；精确的
3. 承诺/致力于做某事
4. n. 辨别力，识别力；歧视，区别对待
all in all in a word in short/brief
in conclusion to conclude in summary
accuracy n. 精确度/准确性
v. discriminate
◆语块积累
to sum up 总之 sum up 总结，概括 a sum of money 一笔钱
◆完成句子
① These instances 　　　　　（总计）to several dozen.
② 　　　 　　（总而言之），we should try to bring the advantages into the maximum.
③We need to raise 　　 　　　（ 一笔钱）to help the orphanage.
sum up　
To sum up
a sum of money
Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely news reports.
尽管记者致力于在他们的报道中呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完全依赖单一的新闻来源。
commit v. 1) 承诺 2) 犯(错误或罪行) 3) 投入(钱、时间、人力等)
adj. committed 尽心尽力的
n. commitment
commit oneself to (doing) sth 承诺/致力于做某事
= be committed to (doing) sth
commit a crime 犯罪
He has committed _________ to the cause of education.
Without doubt, he is a ____________(commit) member of the team.
To be a good actor requires one hundred percent ____________(commit).
Practice makes perfect.
commitment
himself
committed
4.The government 　 　　　　（commit）to promoting the development and use of public transportation.
is committed
5. 校长承诺要改善学校设施。
The headmaster has committed himself to improving the school facilities.
With great discrimination, every one of us has the potential to be a critical news reader.
只要具备强大的辨别力，我们每一个人都有潜力成为有判断力的新闻读者。
discrimination n. 辨别力，识别力；歧视，区别对待
v. discriminate
discrimination against ... 歧视...
(近义词 distinguish)
Discrimination ________women in the workplace would only prevent companies from high efficiency.
译：He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.
3. Some people do not show much 　　 　　　（discriminate）.
4. Can you discriminate good books 　　　　　 bad ones
against
他在择友方面颇具慧眼。
Practice makes perfect.
discrimination　
from
To sum up, it is wise _________ (read) news reports ______(write) from various pespectives and at different stages , _______ brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation.
to read
written
which
非限制性定语从句
done 作后置定语
总的来说，不妨阅读从不同角度撰写的新闻报道，以及事件不同阶段的报道，这会让我们更准确地把 握情况。
We also need to be critical about the information we________ (receive) and remember not blindly trust _______we have read.
receive
what
我们也需要对接收到的信息持批判态度，并记住不要盲目相信我们读到的东西。
(that/which)
定从中的谓语动词
引导宾语从句且充当从句中的宾语
Challenge yourself
Firefighters quickly put ________ the Henderson Tower fire last night.
The fire, which is thought_______________(start) from the 8th floor.
A terrible fire broke out ________ Sunday night, __________(leave) the Henderson Tower seriously damaged.
The fire has also left dozens of people __________(injure)， 5 of _________ are in a critical condition.
The automatic fire alarms did not go ______quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
out
to have started
on
leaving
injured
whom
off
6. We rely on news ___________(learn) about what is happening in the world around us.
7. We usually find that reports on the same events contain different or even ____________(contradict) information.
8. It is ___________(advise) to remember that journalists may have different priorities.
9. Let’s take the two news reports ___________ the Henderson Tower fire _______ an example.
10.When we come__________ such factual differences, we should not rush to the ____________(conclude) that one of the news reports gives false information.
to learn
contradictory
on
advisable
as
across
conclusion
11.News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts __________(bring) to light.
12. Therefore, checking different sources enables us to draw a more ___________(inform) conclusion.
13. Though journalists are committed to___________(present) the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely __________(entire) on news reports.
14. With great discrimination, every one of us has the potential ___________(be) a critical news reader.
are brought
informed
presenting
entirely
to be
B1
The blog post below is about how to be a good plete the blog post with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.
accurate investigate be committed to sum up
minor priority dozens of come about
So you are interested in becoming a good journalist but don’t know where to start Well, there are a couple of things you should put on your list of (1) ________.
priority
Building your language
Firstly, you need to be skilled at writing. The information involved in a complex story may come from (2) ____________ sources. Good journalists need to organize all this information clearly to give a(n) (3) __________ account of what is happening.Secondly, you must have a natural curiosity about things that are happening, even though they may appear to be (4) ___________ matters. When something newsworthy (5) _____________ it may escape the attention of ordinary people; however, good journalists are sensitive enough to notice the event and draw public attention to it.
dozens of
accurate
minor
comes about
Finally, good journalists (6) _______________ revealing the truth. According to Noam Chomsky, “The duty of journalists is to tell the truth. Journalism means you go back to the actual facts, you look at the documents, you discover what the record is, and you report it that way.” To do this, journalists need to (7) _____________ an event thoroughly.
To (8) ____________, being a good journalist requires writing skills, curiosity and commitment to finding the truth. Good luck!
are committed to
investigate
sum up
Useful expressions in Part B
1. be skilled at
2. be involved in
3. give an accurate account of
4. curiosity
5. be sensitive to
6. journalism
1. 擅长于 善于
2. 卷入/包括在....中 涉及到...
3. 准确地说明/叙述/汇报...
4. 好奇心 求知欲
5. 对...敏感
6. 新闻业 新闻工作
adj. curious
Homework
Micro-writing :
How to be a critical news reader

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