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课件网) Unit 1 The mass media Integrated skills (I) Lead-in Where do people usually get news when there's no TV or Internet watching TV programmes reading news stories on mobile phone reading newspapers on websites What about now Reading Simon has found an article about the history of online news media. Read the article below and answer the following questions. A 1. How has online news media developed over time 2. What information can you get from the chart the popularity of …….的普及 digital editions 数字版本 set up 建立；装配 at the same time 同时 spring up 迅速出现，突然兴起 make a hit 获得成功 a range of 一系列；一些；一套 hundreds of thousands of 成千上万的 post one’s own comments 发表自己的评论 the smartphone era 智能手机时代 Online news media Time Development Results In the mid-1990s Some newspapers began to (1) _____. People could read the same content in both print and digital editions. By the end of 1999 About 1,000 newspapers in China set up (2) _____, and newspaper websites with no print editions sprang up. There were (3) _____, and readers could post their own comments. In the smartphone era News apps and official news media accounts appeared on social media, (4) _____ in China. News could be read (5) _____. publish their own digital editions on the Internet their own online news platforms a wider range of stories and almost instant updates of news events with a total membership of over 700 million on mobile devices at any time and at any place 2. What information can you get from the chart increase decrease decline We can find from the chart that the number of people getting news through print media is on the decrease while through online media is increasing. Besides, the development of time has little effect on broadcast media. 2. What information can you get from the chart While-listening check every page developed further 38% a link social media 300 people 65% After-listening Two advantages are mentioned in the interview. First, online news media provides instantly updated news. Second, it makes it possible for people to share ideas or news information right away. 1. How many advantages of online news media are mentioned in the interview 2. What are the advantages of print news media Print news media is often thought to be more trustworthy with more in-depth analysis. Besides, holding a physical newspaper may give some people a feeling of enjoyment. Listen to the interview again and complete the notes below. B2 Miss Smith’s opinion on Online news media Reasons for the popularity of online news media People have (1) _____ to news. Readers can get the (2) _____ whenever and wherever they want. much easier access latest updates With (3) _____, people can simply type in their search words and click “Search” to get the news they want. Online news media makes it easy for people to interact with others and talk about news. The future of online news media It will develop (4) ... ...
