1、ProjectReporting on a recent eventUnit 1 The mass media To discuss what areas of news you are interested in.To be able to write a news report.What is mass media?What types of mass media do you usually rely on for information？What areas of news are you interested in?Lead-in1.What is mass media?The so
2、urce that the majority of the general public uses to get the news and information is considered mass media.2.What types of mass media do you usually rely on for information？types of massmediaoutdoor mediaprint mediabroadcast mediadigital mediashop signsadvertisementsPostersnewspapersmagazinesInterne
3、tmobile applications.TVradioNewsareas3.What areas of news are you interested in?Can you list some areas of news?communityeducationentertainmentenvironmenttechnologymedicineculturetransportsportpoliticsHaving a discussion1.What is the aim of news reporting?2.What is the structure of a news report?3.W
4、hatre the features of a news report?spread the newsarouse the concernStructure of a news report-Features of a news report-detailed informationconcise attractive vividthe most important information（who what when where how why）background or supporting informationExploring the proceduresHow to write a
5、new report?nail down the topic.choose one area of news pick an event in this area search for the informationExampleNews reportYouth volunteers make a difference Students of a Nanjing senior high school brought joy to the elderly and brightened up their day by volunteering at a local nursing home las
6、t weekend.The nursing home,located on a housing estate,has more than 150 senior citizens,some of whom are over 90 years old.The leadwho:students of a Nanjing senior high schoolwhere:a local nursing homewhen:last weekendwhat:bring joy to the elderly and brighten up their daywhy&how:volunteer thereAna
7、lyzing an exampleThough it was the first time many of the students had taken part in a volunteer programme like this they were eager to share various interesting topics with the residents,such as how to use mobile phones and go online on the computer after lunch,the residents and the young volunteer
8、s amusedthemselves with art activities which included Chinese painting and calligraphy,they enjoyed eachothers company so much that Xu Ming sixteen said he hoped to return to the nursing homeregularly to spend time with the seniors that he made friends with.The bodyDetailed information:The nursing h
9、ome has more than 150 senior citizens.The students taught the residents how to use mobile phones and go online on the computer.They had activities such as Chinese painting and calligraphy together after lunch.Su Ming,16,said he hoped to return to the nursing home regularly.Wang Hong,the programme or
10、ganizer said,“I was concerned that the students and the senior residents wouldnt get along easily,but it turned out to be the exact opposite.I can say that todays activities have made a big difference to the lives of the residents as well as the students.”Whats the function of using quotes?add autho
11、rity and accuracy to a news report.using quotesTips:introduce who you are quoting use the exact words they say or remain faithful use reporting verbs like say,tell or askBackground or supporting informationThe programme organizer said the activity made a big difference to the lives of the residents
12、as well as the students.Important phrases1.brighten up2.nursing home3.housing estate4.more than5.be eager to6.make friends with7.get along8.turn out9.make a difference10.as well as 与与相处相处(使使)增添乐趣增添乐趣;(使使)明亮明亮养老院养老院住宅区住宅区超过；不仅仅；非常超过；不仅仅；非常渴望做渴望做.和和.交朋友交朋友证明是；结果是证明是；结果是有影响；起作用有影响；起作用也；和也；和1.Students o
13、f a Nanjing senior high school brought joy to the elderly and brighten up their day by.brighten up(使)增添乐趣;(使)明亮*A personal letter will usually brighten up a persons day.一封私人来信往往就能使人一天心情愉快。【词块积累】cheer up使高兴;使振奋come up走近;发生;开始;上升;发芽;被提出make up编造(说法、解释等);组成;弥补;化妆;和好;整理light up 照亮;点亮take up举(拿、捡、拔)起;占据;
14、开始从事pick up拾起;接收(信号);(偶然)学会;得到;用车接;好转Language points2.Though it was the first time many of the students had taken part in a volunteer programme like this(让步状语从句),they were eager to share various interesting topics with the residents,such as how to use mobile phones and go online on the computer.译文:_
15、,但他们渴望与居民分享各种有趣的话题,譬如如何使用手机和使用电脑上网。虽然这是许多学生第一次参加这样的志愿者项目虽然这是许多学生第一次参加这样的志愿者项目3.After lunch the residents and the young volunteers amused themselves with art activities.amuse v.(提供)消遣,逗笑(1)amuse oneself with 以自娱(2)amusement n.U娱乐,消遣;C娱乐活动to ones amusement让人感到愉快(有趣)的是(3)amused adj.感到有趣的be amused at(wi
16、th/by)以为乐,对感到有趣(4)amusing adj.有趣的,引人发笑的【即学活用】(1)语法填空Taking exercise not only keeps the students _(amuse)but also builds up their strength.He had a terrific sense of humour and was hardly _(amuse)at many things.“I dont really see this experiment as scary,I see it almost as an _(amuse),”she said.Appar
17、ently the girls are not at all _(amuse)by the whole business.amusedamusedamusementamused(2)It was too rainy to play outside,so she _.雨太大了,不适合在外面玩,所以她看书消遣。(3)_,the actor jumped on and off the stage.使我们感到好笑的是,那个演员在舞台上跳上跳下。amused herself with a bookTo our amusement*(2020全国卷)It didnt turn out as I had w
18、ished.结果并不如我所愿。*In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to.在危难关头我知道能投靠哪些朋友。*I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down.我喜欢接受挑战做别人拒绝做的工作。*Dont worry.Im sure your missing glasses will turn up sooner or later.别担心,我相信你丢失的眼镜迟早会出现的。4.,but it turned out to be the exact opposite.t
19、urn out 生产;结果是;证明是【词块积累】turn on/off打开/关掉turn up出现,露面;调大(声音)turn down关小;调低;拒绝turn in上交;归还turn to求助于,转向turn over翻动;移交【即学活用】(1)用适当的介、副词填空Tom had to turn _ the invitation to the party last weekend because he was too busy.(2020新高考全国卷)He turned _ the forest department for help but was told that nothing wo
20、uld grow there.However,if I had to give up one of them,I would turn _ the TV rather than switch off my cell phone or cut off the Internet.(2)(2019天津高考)The book _to be one that has appealed to the world for more than 350 years.事实证明,这本书在350多年的时间里一直吸引着全世界。downtooffturns outAs a group,write down your news report.Use the example to help you.Then present your work to the rest of the class.writing a news reportReflect on your news report and polish it based on other groups suggestions after class.HomeworkThank you!
