1、Mass media:24/7 coverageUNIT 6精选可编辑pptUnit 6 Mass media:24/7 coverageOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun time精选可编辑ppttalk about TV programs you like4Learning objectivestalk about different forms of news media1learn
2、how to follow a narrative in listening2learn how to add emphasis in speaking 3give an after-dinner speech5精选可编辑pptOpening upChoose one of the statements below and discuss in pairs.Do you agree with the statement?Why or why not?1 The huge amount of advertising makes people want too much.2 People can
3、learn as much by watching television as they can by reading books.3 Newspapers often contain out-of-date information by the time they hit the shelves.(See next page)精选可编辑pptOpening upI partly disagree with the third statement.It is true that newspapers cant adapt as quickly as other types of media t
4、o breaking news events.However,there are advantages to having slower news.Newspaper journalists have time to digest information on an event,so they can write their reports with greater accuracy and details.It is less likely for newspapers to make mistakes although it takes longer time for an event t
5、o get reported.In contrast,reporting a news event immediately as it happens,as many online news websites are doing today,may lead to speculations(猜测)because the bigger picture is often unknown yet.3 Newspapers often contain out-of-date information by the time they hit the shelves.精选可编辑pptListening t
6、o the worldSharingListeningViewing精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.In the podcast,people are interviewed about the media and the news.They talk about how they usually get their news,what kind of news stories interest them the most,how modern technology and
7、new media has changed their relationship with the news,and whether the media uses its power responsibly.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing2 Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.1)quite late2)go on3)important4)going on5)the media and the news精选可编辑pptListening to the world3Watch Part 2 and match the
8、 people to the news media they use.EFBESharing1 Newspapers 2 Television精选可编辑pptListening to the world3Watch Part 2 and match the people to the news media they use.DACFSharing4 Internet3 Radio精选可编辑pptAdditional NotesThe Guardian a British national daily newspaper with international multimedia and web
9、 presence.Founded in 1821,it is now one of the highest circulation newspapers in the UK,and its online offering is one of the most popular British newspaper websites.Listening to the world精选可编辑pptListening to the world1 D2 C3 B4 F5 A6 ESharing4 Watch Part 3 and match the statements to the people.精选可
10、编辑pptListening to the worldSharing1)laptop 2)latest headlines 3)real time4)sources 5)media5 Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.6)have to pay7)discriminate8)outlets9)spread 10)risk精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing6 Watch Part 5 and check()the true statements.1 He thinks the media behaves respons
11、ibly most of the time.2 He doesnt like news about celebrities.3 She thinks the media itself doesnt understand how powerful it is.4(She thinks in this country the media uses its power responsibly,but it certainly doesnt in some other countries.)5(He is not satisfied with the way the news media report
12、s stories about health.He thinks health stories are often based on very flimsy foundations.)精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing7 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.I usually get the news by getting on news websites or reading the papers.Since Internet access is available everywhere on campus,
13、I like reading the news online.Sometimes,I also pick up free papers in school to read.1 How do you usually get your news?精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing7 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.The Internet has certainly transformed our relationship with the news.First of all,it has greatly sp
14、eeded up news reporting.Before the arrival of the online media,we had to wait for the daily papers or the TV news programs to learn about what happened a day or even several days before.In modern days,however,we can read about current affairs and events shortly after they happened.2 How has the Inte
15、rnet changed our relationship with the news?(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing7 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.Second,the Internet has broadened the resources through which we access the news.We do not just go to news websites to read about what has happened,but also par
16、ticipate in spreading and discussing the news on blogs and social networking sites.In short,the Internet has completely changed the way we get and respond to the news.2 How has the Internet changed our relationship with the news?精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharing7 Work in pairs and discuss the qu
17、estions.I think,in general,the media uses its power responsibly,but there are occasions when I think its irresponsible.For example,some advertisements present incorrect information about products.Sometimes trivial matters,for example,the private life of celebrities,get a huge amount of coverage.Sinc
18、e the media plays an important role in shaping the ideas of young people,clearly it should use its power responsibly.3 In your opinion,does the media use its power responsibly?精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharingListeningViewing精选可编辑pptListening to the world1 Work in pairs and discuss the questions
19、.ListeningBEFORE you listen1 What kind of news stories impress you the most?Im most impressed by any news story that can brighten my day simply those that will make me happy.Ill be greatly touched by exciting news that tells the stories of dramatic rescues,heart-warming reunions,everyday heroes,as w
20、ell as significant advances in science and technology.精选可编辑pptListening to the world1 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningBEFORE you listen2 What kind of news stories do you like to share with others?I like to share with others the most inspiring news that is happening every day all ove
21、r the world.There is already enough sad news in our world,so sometimes we may forget that there are great things and lots of positive news stories out there as well.Therefore good news should be shared with others so that we may all be inspired to do well in our lives.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldL
22、isteningListening skillsAdditional TipsFollowing a narrativeA narrative is a story or an account of a series of connected events with a purpose to entertain and instruct the listener.It entertains because the events in it often lead to an unusual or unexpected outcome.It instructs because it teaches
23、 the listener how problems or conflicts can be resolved.To understand a narrative better,one should pay attention to the organization of the story and expressions which arouse their attention or signal the details of the story.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsFol
24、lowing a narrativeWhen a person tells a story,he/she often follows the three steps to show its development:1 Orientation:This part alerts the listener to what is to follow,usually by introducing the main character(s)in a setting of time and place.2 Complication:In this stage a sequence of events,whi
25、ch may begin in a usual pattern,is disrupted or changed in some way so that the pattern of events becomes a problem for one or more of the characters.3 Resolution:The problem or the complication is resolved or attempted to be resolved.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional
26、 TipsFollowing a narrativeBesides using the above organization,the speaker also uses certain typical expressions to alert the listener or present details of the story.Here are more examples:Have you ever seen/heard about?I heard this story/read this article about Clearly/Obviously what happened was
27、Do you know what happened next?According to the report/the guy on the news What was weird/strange/interesting was I dont remember all the details,but After that,精选可编辑pptListening to the worldListeningf a paper clipe a pen shaped like a fishd a door knobg a beer kegc a snow globea a part in a filmb a
28、n empty houseWHILE you listen2 Listen to the news story.Then number the things in order.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldListening1 hear this story;about this guy2 what happened was3 remember all the details;recall;the first challenge4 then from that;WHILE you listen3 Listen to the news story again and
29、 fill in the blanks.something to do5 the next thing;according to the report;a part in his film6 my impression was that;ended up7 thats what happened精选可编辑pptListening to the world4Think about a recent news story.Make notes about the key facts in the story and think about the key expressions you can u
30、se to tell it to others.ListeningAfter you listen5Work in groups and tell your stories.Ask follow-up questions and take notes.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldSharingListeningViewing精选可编辑pptListening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the following questions.1 Do you watch news programs on TV?How w
31、ould you describe the newscasters(新闻播音员):serious or funny?Yes,I sometimes watch news programs on TV.I think most of the newscasters look very serious.Since news on TV is often related to serious topics like politics and society,it is natural for the broadcasters to be formal and serious.ViewingBEFOR
32、E you view(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the following questions.1 Do you watch news programs on TV?How would you describe the newscasters(新闻播音员):serious or funny?No,I seldom watch news programs on TV.Since I live on campus and there is no TV set in my dorm
33、,I get most of my news by surfing the Internet.But in my impression,the newscasters now in China are becoming less serious than before.For example,they sometimes use slang expressions.ViewingBEFORE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the following questions.2 Do you thin
34、k TV viewers enjoy seeing newscasters and reporters making mistakes?Yes,I believe TV viewers are often amused when they see newscasters and reporters make mistakes.Normally the broadcasters and reporters pay great attention to doing their jobs right,so the audience will enjoy some rare moments when
35、these people have a slip of the tongue or encounter a technical problem.For example,it can be fun to see a newscaster get embarrassed at his/her mistakes.ViewingBEFORE you view(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the following questions.2 Do you think TV viewers
36、enjoy seeing newscasters and reporters making mistakes?No,I dont think the audience enjoys seeing newscasters and reporters making mistakes.“To err is human.”Its normal for people to make mistakes regardless of their professions,so its nothing funny that news broadcasters and reporters have a slip o
37、f the tongue or encounter a technical problem.ViewingBEFORE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the world2Read the program information and answer the questions.1 What does the BBC series The Funny Side of do?The series looks at the different kinds of mistakes that can happen on TV.ViewingBEFORE you view2 W
38、hat makes newsreaders today make more mistakes?The introduction of 24-hour rolling news.精选可编辑pptListening to the world2Read the program information and answer the questions.3 What types of mistakes made by newsreaders are mentioned?List at least two.Newsreaders make various types of mistakes,for exa
39、mple,stumbling over their words,the autocue malfunctioning,and the wrong guest being brought into the studio for an interview.ViewingBEFORE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the world3 Watch the video clip and match the people to the blunders.BCA1 People stumbling over their words2 Malfunctioning equipme
40、ntViewingWHILE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the world3Watch the video clip and match the people to the blunders.EFG3 The wrong guest in an interview4 An accident on a live programViewingDWHILE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the world1 starts going wrong2 fill an awful lot of time3 deeply embarrassing
41、for us4 champion of the Wrong Guest division;charming but inappropriate5 living the celebrity lifestyle;love a good news blunder4Watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.ViewingWHILE you view精选可编辑pptListening to the worldViewing5Work in pairs and discuss the questions.AFTER you view1 Have y
42、ou ever seen a newsreader make a mistake on TV?If yes,describe what it was or how it happened.Yes,I once saw a CCTV newsreader make a mistake.It happened in the evening news hour.The newsreader mispronounced a word,and she was embarrassed,but soon she became calm and continued to finish the broadcas
43、t.(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the worldViewing5 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.AFTER you view Yes,I once saw a CCTV newsreader make a mistake.It happened in the evening news hour.The newsreader mispronounced a word,and she was embarrassed,but soon she became calm and continued to
44、finish the broadcast.(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the worldViewing5 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.AFTER you view No,Ive never seen any newsreader make a mistake.This is partly because I seldom watch TV.Besides,in my impression Chinese newsreaders have received very strict training
45、 before they formally anchor a program.So I think it will be very rare to see them make mistakes.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldViewing5 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.AFTER you view2 What kind of incident or error do you think is the most embarrassing for a newsreader?I think the most embar
46、rassing incident for a newsreader might be a case when the microphone goes wrong.(To be continued)精选可编辑pptListening to the worldViewing5 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.AFTER you viewFor example,a microphone stays on after the broadcast finishes,but the newsreader is unaware of this and thin
47、ks it has been switched off.Then he/she says something not related to the program at all,but it gets broadcast on the air.In this case,the audience may hear part of a private conversation between the newsreader and someone else.The newsreader may feel very embarrassed and sometimes may even face ser
48、ious consequences such as losing his/her job.精选可编辑pptListening to the worldAdditional NotesThe Suna national daily newspaper published in the United Kingdom and Ireland.It has a large circulation in the UK,and is one of the most famous in the world.Viewing精选可编辑pptSpeaking for communicationRole-playe
49、 Euromillions Winners1 Match the stories with the titles.a Scientists Find Life on Moonf Lions Save Girlc Prince Unhappy About Parking Penalty1234精选可编辑ppt2 Listen to the conversations and underline the phrases that you hear.1 The amazing thing is the two winners are from the same town.2 Thats absolu
50、tely incredible!3 Yeah,its such an amazing coincidence.4 Theres no way I would have guessed that.5 I suppose it does look like bacteria now I come to think about it.Speaking for communicationRole-play精选可编辑ppt2 Listen to the conversations and underline the phrases that you hear.6 That is incredible.7
