Where-Is-the-News-leading-to-us(高级英语).ppt

Where Is the News Leading Us? Group 3 尹岩 张佳欣 赵珺雅 黄旭 陶虹 樊清雅 张天翊 Organization of the text Part I: (Para 1 - 5) narration—the setting persons in the issue Part II: (Para 6 -- 8) Validity—through argument give notions of “news” “civilization” “progress” “positive news” Part III: (Para 9-13) example—supporting arguments’ development Organization of the text Part I: (Para 1 - 5) Introducing the topic by referring to a question raised in a public symposium Organization of the text Part II: (Para 6 -- 8) By defining the word “news”, the author explains why “bad news” is always reported while “good news” overlooked. Organization of the text Part III: (Para 9-13) The author argues that the media are obliged to serve as the “public philosopher”, responsible for affecting the public attitude in the right manner. Text analysis Part I: (Para 1 - 5) Para 1: An introduction of the public symposium and the other two speakers. Ways and means—methods resources Text analysis Para 2: The purpose of the symposium. Scrutinize—to examine closely and minutely Text analysis Para 3: The question asked by the gentleman Prone—tending to show a particular negative characteristic. E.g. Disaster-prone=tending to report disasters Injury-prone=often getting injuries Text analysis Para 4: The answer and the reaction by the anchorman and the editor Text analysis Para 5: The author interprets the question raised by the gentleman and the answer given by the anchorman. Downside news--news of a negative nature Last sentence is the derivation of following argument. Second Section: Para 6~8 Para 6~7 The author gives his definition of “news”. The definition helps to explain partly why “bad news” is mostly reported whereas “good news”is neglected. Questions for Para 6~7 What are the two differing notions of “News” represented in the article? Sudden, eruptive happenings in the past 12-24 hours. Progress of civilization that comes in bits and pieces. Questions for Para 6~7 What does