journalistn.B1
记者
a news journalist · a team of journalists
The journalist interviewed several people for the article.
这位记者为那篇文章采访了几个人。
学完能做到
- 读懂关于新闻客观性的观点文章
- 听懂两人讨论媒体伦理的对话
- 写一篇结构完整的议论文，讨论并支持观点
- 在口语中就媒体话题展开双向讨论
词汇 core 14 · expansion 18 · chunks 6
核心词 core
editorn.B1
编辑
a newspaper editor · the editor of a magazine
The editor decided which stories would appear on the front page.
编辑决定哪些新闻会出现在头版。
articlen.A2
文章
a news article · write an article
I read an interesting article about climate change.
我读了一篇关于气候变化的有趣文章。
headlinen.B1
标题
a newspaper headline · hit the headlines
The headline caught my attention immediately.
那个标题立刻吸引了我的注意。
reportv./n.B1
报道
report on an event · a news report
The newspaper reported the story on its front page.
那家报纸在头版报道了这件事。
publishv.B1
出版，发布
publish an article · publish a report
The results of the survey were published last week.
调查结果上周发布了。
broadcastv.B1
广播，播送
broadcast the news · a live broadcast
The interview will be broadcast on national television.
这次采访将在全国电视上播出。
sourcen.B1
来源
a reliable source · news sources
Journalists should always check their sources.
记者应当始终核实消息来源。
reliableadj.B1
可靠的
a reliable source · reliable information
Is this a reliable website for news?
这是一个可靠的新闻网站吗？
biasn.B2
偏见；倾向
political bias · accuse someone of bias
The article showed a clear bias against the government.
那篇文章显示出对政府的明显偏见。
influencev./n.B1
影响
have an influence on · influence public opinion
The media can influence how people think about an issue.
媒体能影响人们对某个问题的看法。
opinionn.A2
意见，看法
express an opinion · in my opinion
Different newspapers often have different political opinions.
不同的报纸通常有不同的政治观点。
factn.A2
事实
check the facts · fact and opinion
It is important to separate fact from opinion in the news.
在看新闻时区分事实与观点很重要。
newsn.A1
新闻
international news · good news
I always watch the news after work.
我总是在下班后看新闻。
扩展词库 expansion
accurateadj.B2
准确的
accurate information · an accurate description
verifyv.B2
核实，查证
verify the information · verify a claim
confirmv.B1
确认
confirm a report · confirm the details
denyv.B1
否认
deny the allegation · deny the claim
claimv./n.B1
声称，说法
make a claim · claim that...
interviewn./v.B1
采访，面试
a media interview · interview someone
coveragen.B2
报道
news coverage · media coverage
median.B1
媒体
social media · the news media
pressn.B1
新闻界，报刊
the national press · freedom of the press
circulatev.B2
传播，流通
circulate news · circulate widely
debaten./v.B2
辩论
a political debate · debate an issue
perspectiven.B2
角度；观点
from a different perspective · a unique perspective
criticaladj.B2
批评的；关键的
a critical review · be critical of
issuen.B1
议题，问题
a social issue · current issues
explorev.B2
探讨，探究
explore an idea · explore a topic
reflectv.B2
反映，思考
reflect public opinion · reflect on something
representv.B2
代表；描绘
represent a view · represent accurately
impactn./v.B2
影响
have an impact on · the impact of media
词块 / 生存短语 chunks
break the news透露消息，最先报道
The newspaper broke the news of the political scandal.
那家报纸最先报道了这起政治丑闻。
hit the headlines成为头条新闻
The story hit the headlines around the world.
这则新闻在全球成了头条。
go viral病毒式传播
A video of the interview went viral within hours.
一段采访视频在几小时内就在网上疯传。
on the record正式记录的，公开的
The politician agreed to speak on the record.
那位政客同意公开发表言论。
off the record非正式的，不记录的
She told me off the record that the company was in trouble.
她私下告诉我公司遇到了麻烦。
make headlines成为头条新闻
The discovery made headlines across the country.
这一发现成了全国的头条新闻。
语法 语言升级点
Passive reporting structures (past)B2
转述观点、传闻或未证实的消息，而不指明来源，使语气更客观、正式
It is thought that + 从句 / 主语 + is thought to have + 过去分词
这种被动结构在新闻报道中很常见。如'It is thought that the fire started in the kitchen' 或 'The fire is thought to have started in the kitchen'。注意'to have started'表示过去的动作。写作中用一两句能增加语法多样性。
例句
It is believed that the newspaper exaggerated the story.
人们认为那家报纸夸大了事实。
The journalist is said to have received death threats.
据说那名记者收到了死亡威胁。
常见错误
✗ The company is thought to went bankrupt. → ✓ The company is thought to have gone bankrupt.
用'to have gone'表示已经发生的动作，不能用'to went'。
↑ 提分：再高一档可加入更多转述动词（It is widely assumed that... / It has been suggested that...），并用在不同的时态中。
Reported speech (summary of claims)B2
在论述中总结和转述他人的观点或陈述，是议论文常见写法
主语 + reporting verb (say, claim, suggest, argue) + that + 从句
写作时，当你要引用别人的观点，但不能直接引述时，就用间接引语。注意时态通常后退一步（如直接引语的一般现在时变为一般过去时），但如果陈述的是普遍事实，也可用现在时。如'The report claims that the situation has improved.'
例句
Many journalists argue that news should be completely objective.
许多记者认为新闻应当完全客观。
The article suggested that the government had hidden the truth.
那篇文章暗示政府隐藏了真相。
常见错误
✗ He said me that the story was true. → ✓ He told me that the story was true. / He said that the story was true.
'say'后不能直接接人，要用'tell someone'或'say to someone'。
↑ 提分：再高一档可用更多样的转述动词（concede, maintain, imply）并配合名词性从句或介词短语（The report points to...）。
阅读 Reading opinion piece
Can the News Be Truly Objective?
In an ideal world, the news would simply tell us the facts: what happened, when, and who was involved. However, many people now believe that complete objectivity in journalism is more of a hope than a reality.
Every news organisation has editors who decide which stories are important and how to present them. These choices can be influenced by a number of factors, including the owners' political views, the need to attract readers, and pressure from advertisers. As a result, two different newspapers may report the same event in very different ways.
Some critics argue that the very language journalists use can show bias. For example, a story might describe a politician as 'ambitious' rather than 'aggressive', which could create a more positive image. Others point out that, with limited time and space, journalists cannot include every detail, so they must select information, which is itself a form of bias.
On the other hand, many professionals in the field are committed to fairness and accuracy. They follow strict guidelines to check their facts and give all sides a chance to speak. Still, the question remains: can anyone be completely neutral? Perhaps it is more honest to accept that bias exists and to be transparent about it.
objectivity客观性committed to致力于transparent透明的
TFNG1.All news organisations try to be objective.
✅ FALSE — 文章说许多因素影响报道选择，不同报纸报道方式不同，并非所有都力求客观。
TFNG2.Advertisers can affect what news is published.
✅ TRUE — 文中提到pressure from advertisers是影响因素之一。
MCQ3.According to the text, why might journalists use certain words?
- A To confuse the reader
- B To show their vocabulary
- C To create a particular impression
✅ C — 例子中'ambitious'和'aggressive'的对比说明用词能塑造特定形象。
gap_fill4.Some people believe that complete objectivity in journalism is more of a ___ than a reality.
✅ hope — 原文第一段最后一句话。
MCQ5.What do many professionals do to try to be fair?
- A They ignore criticism
- B They follow strict guidelines
- C They avoid political stories
✅ B — 倒数第二段提到they follow strict guidelines to check their facts and give all sides a chance。
💡 技巧：观点文章通常有明确的论点。阅读时先找到作者的主要观点和反方观点，注意转折词（However, On the other hand）和路标词（as a result, for example）。
听力 Listening Section 3 · US
情景：两名学生讨论关于媒体偏见的课堂作业（Section 3 对话）
Lisa
So, for our media studies assignment, we need to analyse how a news story was covered by two different outlets.
Tom
Right. I thought we could look at the coverage of the recent election results.
Lisa
Good idea. I noticed that the Daily News focused a lot on the winner's personal life, while the Evening Times stuck more to policy issues.
Tom
Exactly. It's a clear example of bias, I think. The language was different too. The Daily News used words like 'victory' and 'triumph', but the Evening Times said 'won by a narrow margin'.
Lisa
Yeah, and the photographs they chose told a story as well. One showed the winner cheering, the other showed disappointed supporters.
Tom
Should we mention the idea that maybe complete objectivity isn't possible? I mean, even choosing which stories to cover is a form of bias.
Lisa
Definitely. We can argue that it's better to be aware of bias than to pretend there isn't any.
MCQ1.What topic are the students planning to analyse?
- A a natural disaster
- B an election
- C a sports event
✅ B — 文中提到coverage of the recent election results。
gap_fill2.The Evening Times focused more on ___ issues.
✅ policy — Lisa说Evening Times stuck more to policy issues。
matching3.Match each newspaper to its style: Daily News
- A used neutral language
- B focused on personal life
- C criticised the winner
✅ B — Lisa说Daily News focused a lot on the winner's personal life。
matching4.Match each newspaper to its style: Evening Times
- A used emotional language
- B avoided the topic
- C reported factually
✅ C — Tom说Evening Times said 'won by a narrow margin'，更注重事实。
💡 技巧：Section 3是多人讨论，注意识别不同说话者的观点和引用的例子。提前划出选项关键词，听时留意同义替换。
写作 Writing Task 2 (essay) · 目标 250 词
Some people believe that news media should be completely objective and unbiased. Others think that complete objectivity is impossible and that media organisations should be transparent about their biases. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The role of the news media in society is a topic of much debate. While some argue that journalists must aim for total objectivity, others believe that this is unrealistic and that transparency about bias is more important. This essay will discuss both viewpoints before offering my own opinion.
On the one hand, there are those who demand that the news be entirely free from bias. They argue that the media have a responsibility to inform the public accurately, without trying to influence opinions. If news organisations allowed their own views to affect their reporting, people might be misled, and trust in the media would be lost. For this reason, many newspapers follow strict codes of conduct to ensure that all sides of a story are presented fairly.
On the other hand, it can be argued that achieving complete objectivity is impossible. No matter how hard they try, journalists are human and have their own perspectives. Even the choice of which stories to cover and which details to include can show a certain bias. Therefore, some people suggest that it is more honest for media organisations to admit their biases openly. In this way, readers can consider the information while keeping the source's viewpoint in mind.
In my opinion, while aiming for objectivity is a worthy goal, I believe that full neutrality is rarely achieved. The most trustworthy news outlets are those that are transparent about their methods and possible biases. This allows the public to make informed judgments rather than being passively influenced.
In conclusion, although the desire for unbiased news is understandable, I think the wiser approach is to accept that some bias is inevitable and to encourage media organisations to be open about it. This would ultimately lead to a more critical and well-informed society.
逐句标注
任务“While some argue that journalists must aim for total objectivity, others believe that this is unrealistic”开头清晰介绍两种观点，并预告文章结构，完全回应题目。
语法“If news organisations allowed their own views to affect their reporting, people might be misled”第二条件句用于假设，体现B2语法水平。
语法“it is more honest for media organisations to admit their biases openly”使用不定式结构，丰富句式。
衔接“On the one hand ... On the other hand ... In my opinion ... In conclusion”明显的段落衔接词使文章结构清晰，逻辑流畅。
词汇“transparent”使用话题相关词汇（transparent），搭配自然。
🎯 本档语言特征：四段结构完整，每段有主题句和展开；使用了第二条件、被动、间接引语等语法；词汇覆盖话题词（objectivity, bias, transparent, neutrality等）；观点明确，论证充分。整体约260词，接近band7。
↑ 再上一档：向7.5分冲刺：可加入更复杂的论证，如退一步再反驳（Admittedly, ... however, ...）；使用名词化结构（The pursuit of objectivity is...）；减少小错误（如主谓一致）。
口语 Speaking
Part 1
Q: How do you usually find out about the news?
I mostly get my news online. I check a few news websites in the morning, and sometimes I see headlines on social media during the day. I also listen to the radio in the car.
💡 使用mostly, sometimes等频度副词，描述多种途径，展示词汇量。
Q: Do you think the news you read is reliable?
Generally, I try to use well-known sources, so I think it's fairly reliable. But I'm aware that every source has a bit of bias, so I like to compare different reports if I want the full picture.
💡 用fairly, a bit of 等程度词使表达更精准；用but引出对比观点。
Part 2 · 提示卡
Describe a news story that you found interesting recently. You should say: what the story was about where you read or heard it why you found it interesting and explain whether you discussed it with anyone.
A news story that really caught my attention recently was about a new environmental initiative in my city. I read about it on a local news website. The report explained how the city council plans to plant thousands of trees over the next five years to improve air quality. What made it interesting for me was that it wasn't just talk; they had already started the project and included interviews with people who were involved. I also liked that the article gave both the positive sides and some practical challenges. I thought it was a balanced piece of reporting. Afterwards, I discussed it with a colleague at work. She hadn't heard about it, and we talked about whether similar projects could work in other cities. It was a good conversation, and it made me realise how local news can really connect people to their community.
💡 四点全部覆盖；使用了过去时、间接引语、被动（were involved）和连接词；描述具体细节，说满2分钟。
Part 3
Q: Why do you think different news media sometimes report the same story differently?
I think there are a few reasons. One is political bias; some organisations lean towards one political party or another, and that affects how they present the news. Another reason is the audience they are writing for. A business newspaper, for example, might focus on the economic side of a story, while a local paper might look at the human impact. On top of that, different journalists have different perspectives, and that inevitably influences their work.
💡 使用分点阐述（One reason... Another reason...），展示了清晰的逻辑和话题词汇。
Q: Do you think the growth of social media has had a positive effect on news reporting?
It's a mixed effect, honestly. On the positive side, social media allows news to spread quickly, and it gives ordinary people a chance to share their experiences directly. However, one big problem is that false information can go viral very easily, and many users don't check facts. So I think social media has made news more immediate and sometimes more diverse, but it's also made it harder to know what is true.
💡 两面讨论+举例，并用了本课chunk 'go viral'和'check facts'，体现学以致用。
高频短语
get the full picture — 了解整体情况
It's a mixed effect — 影响很复杂（用于两面回答）
lean towards — 倾向于（描述立场）
应试策略
面对媒体类议论文，用四段结构：引言（改写题目+列出双方观点+自己立场）、正反方各一段、结论（重申+升华）。每段内部用路标词（firstly, moreover, however）保证连贯。引用他人观点时多用被动或间接引语增加语法多样性。
本档提分建议
6.5分段的核心是结构清晰、观点明确、语法多样且错误较少。要提高至7+，需在词汇上追求更精准的搭配（如'present a balanced view'而非'give both sides'），并学会更深层的论证，如让步后再反击，使文章更有说服力。