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Unit 1 The mass media
Welcome to the unit & Reading
News report 1
News report 2
A1
Read the two news reports and the article and complete the tables below
（2）Fire engines and ambulances reached the scene within 15 minutes. Firefighters got the situation under control around 11 p.m.
（3）A dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
the number of deaths could reach 5
Choose the best answer
(1)How many floors were damaged by the fire according to the reports
A. Eight. B. Seven.
C. Fifteen. D. Twenty three.
(2)What do we know about the fire
A. Its cause had been find 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.
细节探究
Reading news reports critically
Para.1: Question
Why do reports on the same events contain different or even information
Para.2-Para.3: Reasons
Para.4:
Conclusion
Reason 1: News reports are written by journalists who
may have different .
Reason 2: News reports may be written at different stages of an event.
Reason 3: Journalists may approach information they
get from research or interviews differently.
Read different news reports on the same event written from various perspectives and at different stages.
Be about the information we receive and remember not to trust what we have read.
contradictory
proprities
critical
blindly
1.The author advises us to read more reports on the same event because　　　.
A. news reports are not worth trusting at all
B. we rely on news to learn about the world
C. it can lead to a better understanding of the reported event
D. journalists are only concerned about their own interests
细节探究
When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information.
2.What should we not do when we come across factual differences in different news reports
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.
C. Research and interview the figures yourself.
D. Choose to believe the one you are interested in.
4.How did the author organize the text
A. By giving examples.
B. By comparing.
C. By defining.
D. By listing cause and effect.
细节探究
　　There are two different news (1)_______(report)on the Henderson fire. They are
written from basically the same perspective, but they contradict each other (2)__
terms of factual details. That’s because news reports are written by journalists who
may have different (3)________ (priority)and choose to write a report with that
focus. Another aspect worthy (4)___mention is that journalists may approach figures
they get from research or interviews differently. For us, checking different sources
enables us to draw a more informed (5)__________(conclude).
reports
in
priorities
of
conclusion
Reread the passage and fill in the blanks
Though journalists are (6)__________ (commit)to presenting the truth in their reports, it is better to use our own (7)__________ (judge) than rely entirely on a single source of news.
With great discrimination, every one of us has the potential to be a (8)______
(critical) news reader.
judgement
critical
committed
Language points
1. The two news reports and the article below encourage you to be a critical news reader. adj. 批评的，批判性的；关键的；危急的
criticize v. 批评；挑剔；评论
critic n. 评论家；批评家
critically adv. 极为重要地；严重地；批评地
be critical to 对……起到关键的作用
be critical about 对……挑剔，对……不满
1. I don’t like people who are too critical 　　　　　 everything.
2. The third grade is critical 　　　　　 children’s development.
3. According to the World Wildlife Fund，the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500，giving the rhinos a “ 　　　　　（critical） endangered” status.
　　　　　
about
to　
critically
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.
Firefighters put out tower block fire
根据应急服务机构公布的数据，死亡人数恐将达到5人。
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引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词进行补充说明
现在分词短语作结果状语, 表示自然而然的结果
leave sb. done 让某人被……
【语境应用】完成句子
1) His parents had died, _______________________ (给他留下了许多钱).
2) He dropped the glass, ___________________ (摔成了碎片).
leaving him a lot of money
breaking it into pieces
be thought to have done … 被认为做了……强调事情已经发生
也可使用be thought to do的形式：被认为做。
e.g. Classical music is often thought to be difficult and inaccessible.
人们常常认为古典音乐曲高和寡。
被认为做了…/be said/be supposed/be believed/be known/ be reported...+ to have done
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.
V-ed 被呼叫
1) There is concern that ... 有人担心……
2) 第一个that引导同位语从句，解释说明concern。
3) 第二个that引导定语从句，对the construction company加以修饰。
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.
Deadly fire in tower block causes serious damage
Emergency services estimate that ...(line 2)
v. 估价；估算 n. 估计；判断；估价
estimated adj.估计的 It is estimated that...据估计...
as a rough estimate 粗略估计...
1. ______ is estimated that the project will last three years.
2._______ a rough estimate, the total cost for the treatment will probably go to 10,000 yuan.
3. The satelllite will cost an _____________(estimate) 100 million yuan.
4. At least the number of deaths could reach 6 and that is _________ conservative estimate.
As
It
estimated
a
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.”
Mr Peterson, head of the fire department, 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.
automatically adv.自动地；机械地
同位语
谓语
并列连词
was/were about to do…when…（刚要做……突然）
“I was about to have a bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking...”
时间状语从句
①…was/were doing…when…（正在做……突然）
②Hardly had…done…when…(刚一……就)
【拓展】when从句的固定搭配
Reading News Reports Critically
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
Para. 1
come about 发生;产生
come up with 提出;想出;赶上
come across (偶然)遇见;无意中发现;被理解
come out 出来;出版;发行
when it comes to. . . 　当涉及/谈到……时
语法填空
①After listening to the lecture，he came up 　　　a good solution.
②Several new books will have come ___by the end of next month.
③Wolves cannot climb a tree so when you come ______ one, hide in the tree.
with
out
across
We rely on news to learn about what is happening in the world around us.
【语境应用】仿写句子。
现如今, 我们大多数人依赖网络来了解国外的动态。
Most of us now rely on the Internet to know what is going on overseas.
本句是一个主从复合句。
what is happening in the world around us是宾语从句。
rely on ... to do ... 依赖……做……
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
We can see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts, while the second talks more about deaths and injuries.
【分析】
主从复合句。
We can see为主句；that the first news report ... and injuries为宾语从句。
that引导的宾语从句中，while连接两个分句，表示对比。
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. For instance, the numbers of deaths differ in the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire. 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.
Para. 3
contradict vt. 相矛盾, 相反;反驳, 驳斥
(1)contradict each other 互相矛盾;互相抵触
contradict with 与……相矛盾
(2)contradictory adj. 矛盾的;反对的;反驳的
be contradictory to 与...相反
①All evening her husband ______________ everything she said.
整个晚上她说什么她的丈夫都反驳。
②What is wonderful is that, at many times, the stories will
____________________________.
在许多时候, 故事之间都会相互矛盾, 这正是精彩之处。
③The answers to the question were various and __________________.
这个问题的答案是各种各样并且自相矛盾的。
contradicted
contradict (with) each other
contradictory
differ vi. 相异;意见相左
(1)differ from　不同于……
differ in 在……方面不同
(2)different adj. 不同的, 有区别的
be different from (in sth. ) (在某方面)与……不同
(3)difference n. [C, U]差异, 差别;[C]意见分歧
make a/no difference (to) 有/无影响, 有/无作用
①The two animals come from the same family but _______body shape and breeding habits.
这两种动物属于同一科, 但体形和繁殖习性有区别。
②He was studying the complex similarities and _________________humans and animals.
他在研究人和动物之间错综复杂的相似之处与不同之处。
differ in
differences between
When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information.
我们可以推出很多现象，而不要急于下结论。
We can introduce many phenomena, but not __________________________.
rush to the conclusion 仓促下结论
rush to the conclusion
【拓展】conclusion相关短语
come to/draw/reach a conclusion 得出结论
in conclusion 最后；总而言之
conclude v.(使)结束，终止；得出结论
to conclude 总之
that引导的同位语从句
1. When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information. (P3)
2. There is concern that the construction company that built the tower block had not followed fire safety rules. (P2)
同位语从句常跟在fact, thought, idea, conclusion, opinion, news, hope, belief等名词后面, 用以说明该名词表示的具体内容。
连接同位语从句的that只起连接作用, 无具体词义, 在从句中不充当任何成分, 且that不可省略。
News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light. 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
V-ed 作后置定语
bring sth. to light 揭露, 披露
bring. . . to an end 使……结束
bring up 养育;抚养;教育;提出(话题);呕吐
bring about 引起;导致(事故、变化等)
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
sum vt. 总结, 概括 n. 金额, 款项;总和, 总数;全部
(1)sum up　　　总结;概述;计算……的总数
to sum up 总之;概括地说
(2)a large sum of 一大笔;大量的
①__________, I wish you could live up to the expectations of our school.
总而言之, 我希望你能不辜负我们学校的期望。
②A good student usually knows _______________________in good time.
一个好学生通常知道如何及时地总结知识。
③She donated _____________money to the charity.
她捐了一大笔钱给那个慈善机构。
To sum up
how to sum up knowledge
a large sum of
commitment n. 承诺, 许诺;花费;献身, 投入
(1)commit v. 犯；承担义务，做出保证
commit (oneself) to 忠于;全心全意投入
(2)committed adj. 尽心尽力的
be committed to (doing) sth. 承诺/保证
(3) committee n. 委员会
1.They must _______________spending time with their older neighbours.
他们必须承诺与年长的邻居共度时光。
2. This government ______________ extending parental choice in education.
这届政府承诺扩大父母在教育方面的选择权。
be committed to
is committed to
B1
Complete 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) ______________.
priorities
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
accurate investigate be committed to sum up
minor priority dozens of come 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
accurate investigate be committed to sum up
minor priority dozens of come about
Thank you!

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