(
课件网) Unit 1 The mass media Project How to write a news report 8 November Local news Daily life Youth 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 last weekend. The nursing home, located on a housing estate, has more than 150 senior citizens, some of whomare over 90 years old. Though 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 witht the residents, such as how to use mobile phones and go onlline on the computer. After lunch the residents and the young voluteers amused themselves with art activities which included Chinese painting and calligraphy. They enjoyed each other's company so much that Su Ming, 16, said he hoped to return to the nursing home regularly to spend time with the seniors that he made friends with. Wang Hong, the programme organizer, said, “I was concerned that the students and the senior residents wouldn't get along easily, but it turned out to be the exact opposite. I can say that today's activities have made a big difference to the lives of the residents as well as the students. What kind of passage is it 1 News report introduction A news report often tells us something happened at some time. 2 News report skimming 8 November Local news Daily life Youth 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 last weekend. The nursing home, located on a housing estate, has more than 150 senior citizens, some of whomare over 90 years old. Though 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 witht the residents, such as how to use mobile phones and go onlline on the computer. After lunch the residents and the young voluteers a,used themselves with art activities which included Chinese painting and calligraphy. They enjoyed each other's company so much that Su Ming, 16, said he hoped to return to the nursing home regularly to spend time with the seniors that he made friends with. Wang Hong, the programme organizer, said, “I was concerned that the students and the senior residents wouldn't get along easily, but it turned out to be the exact opposite. I can say that today's activities have made a big difference to the lives of the residents as well as the students. What is this news report about title Somebody did or does something. 3 News report scanning Para. 1 Beginning Para. 2 Body Para. 3 Ending Youth volunteers make a difference Brief introduction Topic sentence:1. _____ 2._____ Feelings ● share 3. _____ ● eager ● amuse themselves ● 5._____ with 4._____ & hopeful Wang Hong's 6._____ on the activities 7._____→ satisfied 3 News report scannin ... ...
