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XB2 Unit 1
The Mass Media
--Welcome to the unit
& Reading
________________________ 鼓励某人做某事
________________________ 熄灭；伸出；出版(passage1)
________________________ 被认为
________________________ 此时，到这时，到现在
________________________ 延伸至；扩至
________________________ 控制住局势
________________________ 有人担心
________________________ 情况危急
________________________ 就要做某事时突然
________________________ （警报器）突然大作
encourage sb to do
put out
be thought to do sth
by this time
extend to
get the situation under control
There is concern that
in a critical condition
be about to do … when …
go off
11.________________________ 依赖；凭借；信赖(para1)
12.________________________ 发生；产生
13.________________________ 以……为例(para2)
14.________________________ 全面地
15.________________________ 即使；虽然(para3)
16.________________________ 依据；按照；在…方面
18.________________________ 例如
19.________________________ 偶遇；无意中发现；
20.________________________ 仓促下结论
21.________________________ 在不同时期/时期
rely on (sb to do sth)
come about
take sth as an example
in a comprehensive way
even if
in terms of
for instance
come across
rush to the conclusion
at different stages
22.________________________ 显露；暴露出来；成为人所共知
23.________________________ 值得一提
24.________________________ 在A和B之间变化
25.________________________ 总之；概括地说(para4)
26.________________________ 从不同的角度
27.________ ________________更准确的理解
28.________________________ 致力于
29.________________________ 擅长；善于；精通
30.________________________ 对……的准确描述
31.________________________ 对……有天生的好奇心
sth be brought to light
(be) worthy of mention
vary between A and B
to sum up
from various perspectives
a more accurate understanding of sth
be committed to
be skilled at P5
give an accurate account of
have a natural curiosity about
What tools do you usually use to keep up with the news
Step1: Lead-in
1. What tools do you use if you want to get the latest news
newspapers
Internet
cellphone (app)
radio
TV
Mass Media
...
Video watching
Print
Digital
Various types of mass media have developed over time.
Most of us learn about news through the mass media, but can we just believe news as it is presented
Do you believe everything you read in a news report Is mass media 100% reliable
Be a critical news reader.
Don’t be a keyboard warrior.
· Let’s read the two news reports.
Step2: Fast Reading 1
1.What are the two news reports
News One
News Two
Firefighters quickly put out the Henderson Tower fire last night. 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. Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5, according to figures released by emergency services. Fire engines and ambulances, called at 9:30 p.m., reached the scene within 15 minutes. By this time, the fire had extended to the 15th floor. Firefighters got the situation under control around 11 p.m. There is concern that the construction company that built the tower block had not followed fire safety rules.
Analyze the key points of the text
Report 1
Firefighters put out tower block fire
扑灭
被认为是
高层建筑
。。。的数量
根据
公开
突发事件；紧急的
到现在
扩大
控制住了情况
A terrible fire broke out on Sunday night, leaving the Henderson Tower seriously damaged．Emergency services estimate that the number of deaths could reach 9. By this morning, 4 people have been confirmed dead. The fire has also left dozens of people injured, 5 of whom are in a critical condition. Lisa Mayer, 29, is among the lucky ones who only suffered minor injuries. She recalled, “I was about to have a bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking. I looked outside and the smoke was choking me. It was like an awful dream.”
Deadly fire in tower block causes serious damage
Report 2
突发，爆发
估计
确认
许多的
有危险的
回忆
即将；正要
轻微的
choke；窒息
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. A team is currently investigating the accident further.
负责人
消防处
掉落
地毯
自动的
（警报器）工作
目前的
调查
1.What are the two news reports
News One
News Two
Firefighters put out tower block fire
Deadly fire in tower block causes serious damage
Time Place Deaths and injuries Rescue efforts Cause
News report 1 Sunday night Henderson Tower (1) __________ _________________________________ (2) _________ ________________________________________________
News report 2 4 confirmed dead and dozens of people injured (3) _______
______________________________
The number of death could reach 5
Fire engines and ambulances reached the scene within 15 minutes
A dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor
n. 救护车
n. 许多
n. 香烟
n. 地毯
2.What are the biggest differences between the two news reports
Different emphasis（强调）
Different details
Different background
News 1: rescue efforts
News 2: the numbers of deaths and injuries
Factual differences: The numbers of deaths differ: 5 in news 1 while 9 in news 2
News 1: concerns
News 2: further investigation
How do these differences come about(产生)
Reading news reports critically
News reports usually
Part 1: Para. .
Summarize the main idea of each paragraph by filling in the chart.
Reading news reports critically
Part 2: Paras. _____.
Part 3: Para.______.
1
2-3
4
There are three ______ for the differences.
1.different ______________
2.different ______________
3.different __________________
We can
in many ways.
come with differences
become critical news
readers
reasons
priorities
stages
approach information
Step3:Reading Structure
Reading news reports critically Why do news reports differ from or even contradict each other (4) ______________________________________
_________________________________________.
News reports may be written at different stages of an event.
(5) ______________________________________
_________________________________________.
How can we be critical news readers Read different news reports on the same event written___________________________________________________.
(6) ______________________________________
________________________________________.
It’s better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports
Journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently
Journalists write the news from different perspectives
A1
from various perspectives and at different stages
Step4:Detailed Reading
We rely on news to learn about what is happening in the world around us. However, we usually find that reports on the same events contain different or even contradictory information. How do these differences come about
Reading news reports critically
Para. 1
扑灭
依靠
了解到
公共平台
包含
矛盾的
发生
It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different priorities, which would influence how they report an event. Let’s take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an example. We can see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts, while the second talks more about deaths and injuries. When we read more than one report, we come to understand an event in a more comprehensive way.
Para. 2
明智的
新闻工作者
优先；重点
更加关注
救援工作
然而
全面的
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.When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information. Instead, check when the reports were written. News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light.
Para. 3
即使
基本的，基础的
观点；态度
反驳；相反
在...方面；根据
事实的
因为
偶然遇到；碰见
反而；相反
披露；揭露
Another aspect worthy of mention is that journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently. Suppose emergency services’ estimates of the number of deaths vary between 5 and 9. Journalists may choose to present the minimum, the maximum or something in between in their news reports. Therefore, checking different sources enables us to draw a more informed conclusion.
Para. 3
提及
接触
假定；假设
最小值
最大值
draw a conclusion 下结论
To sum up, it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages, which brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation. We also need to be critical about the information we receive and remember not to blindly trust what we have read. Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. With great discrimination, every one of us has the potential to be a critical news reader.
Para. 4
总的来说
准确的
盲目地
决心做某事
虽然；即使
判断；评价
辨别力；鉴别力
潜力
1.What should we not do when we come across factual differences in different news reports
Don’t rush to the conclusion that one of the news gives false information.Checking different sources enables us to draw a more informed conclusion.
2.What may different journalists do when an estimate of a number is given
Journalists may choose to present the minimum, the maximum or something in between in their news reports.
n. 最小值，最少量
n. 最大量，最大限度
1. What is the function of the two news reports from the perspective of the whole text
A. To explain why the fire broke out.
B. To show different focuses on the fire.
C. To show the author's concerns about the fire.
D. To provide detailed information about the fire.
2. What do we know about the fire
A. Its cause was found out.
B. It killed and injured 25 people in all.
C. It wasn't completely put out until 11 p. m.
D. It was caused by the construction company.
B
A
3. What should we do when news reports contradict each other
A. Throw both the newspapers away immediately.
B. Check the sources where related key details come from.
C. Research and check the figures yourself.
D. Choose to believe the one you are interested in.
4. How does the writer develop the passage
A. By giving examples.
B. By giving definitions.
C. By making comparisons.
B. By giving definitions.
B
A
If you were to write on the same topic, what information would you choose to present and how would you organize the information
Using examples to back up statements of fact can add value to your writing. Making a statement without using examples can make your writing muddy, as well as create more work for the reader.用例子来支持事实陈述可以为你的写作增加价值。陈述而不使用例子会让你的写作变得混乱，也会给读者带来更多的工作量。
Homework
1. Think about the question “ What
else can we do to be critical news
readers ”
2. Finish B1&B2 on page 5.
B1
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) ____________. 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.
priorities
dozens of
accurate
B1
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.
minor　
comes about
B1
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　
The news reports and the article use the same words as different parts of speech. Find more words used this way in the news reports and the article, and make sentences using each of them.
B2
Emergency services estimate that the number of deaths could reach 9.
Suppose emergency services’ estimates of the number of deaths vary between 5 and 9.
（1）damage
· The storm didn’t do much damage. 暴风雨并未造成严重损失。（n. 破坏，损失）
· Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. 好几辆汽车在撞车事故中损坏了。
（v. 破坏，毁坏）
（2）report
· Are these newspaper reports true 报纸上这些报道属实吗？（n. 报道）
· It was reported that several people had been arrested. 据报道已有数人被捕。
（v. 报道，公布）　

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