Question

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

The world of journalism can be very exciting. Journalists are on the cutting edge of local and global events. Before you take a big step for becoming a journalist, please make sure you are aware the climate for newspaper journalists is especially tough right now.

Once you are sure that a journalism career is right for you, here’s what you need to do.

● Education comes first. Besides understanding how to write well, a degree in journalism, English, and communications are also beneficial to those wishing to pursue a career in journalism. In addition to helping you gain the necessary knowledge, many universities offer employment services to new graduates. Attending journalism school, also called J-school, or journalism college is an investment in your future.

● Pick a specialty (专业). Jobs in journalism vary a lot, so it is important to decide exactly what path you wish to take. For newspaper reporters, you must be flexible and able to think on your feet because stories are often fast-breaking. Deadlines are typically tight, so be prepared to write with speed and accuracy (正确). There are also broadcast journalists, investigative reporters, foreign reporters, sports journalists and so on, which require different skills.

● You’ve got to have the right stuff. No matter which branch of journalism interests you, there are a number of necessary qualities that are common to all. Journalists must have a “nose for news”. Additionally ,Good journalists must use high ethics (高尚的道德规范) at all times. At last, a fair attitude is required for almost all areas of journalism; these jobs require a neutral (中立的) reporting of facts rather than opinions.

● Think big, but start small. Although internships (实习) during your last two years of college equip you with much experience, it is highly unlikely that your first job as a journalist will be high-paying. However, getting a job at a community newspaper or local television station is a good start. Once you are working in the field, you’ll have the chance to prove yourself and actively seek advancement.

1. Why does the author think that attending journalism schools is an investment in your future? (No more than 14 words) (2 points)

2. How can a newspaper reporter deal with the problem of tight deadlines? (No more than 6 words) (2 points)

3.What necessary qualities must all journalists have? (No more than 11 words) (3 points)

4.What is the purpose of the passage? (No more than 10 words) (3 points)

Answer 1

1.Because it can offer you the necessary knowledge and employment services as well.

2.By writing quickly and accurately./ By writing with speed and accuracy.

3.A “nose for news”, high ethics and a fair attitude.

4.To give tips on how to become a journalist.

【解析】

试题分析：短文主要讲述的是如何成为一名记者，以及要想成为记者你所需要做什么。作者给出了许多有益的建议。

1.从In addition to helping you gain the necessary knowledge, many universities offer employment services to new graduates.（除了帮助您获得所需的知识，很多大学新毕业生提供就业服务。）句中可知答案为Because it can offer you the necessary knowledge and employment services as well.

2.从Deadlines are typically tight, so be prepared to write with speed and accuracy. (截止日期通常是很严格的，因此准备好写作的速度和精度。)句中可知答案为By writing quickly and accurately./ By writing with speed and accuracy.

3.从Journalists must have a “nose for news”. Additionally ,Good journalists must use high ethics at all times. At last, a fair attitude is required for almost all areas of journalism; these jobs require a neutral reporting of facts rather than opinions.( 记者必须有一个"新闻鼻子"。此外，好的记者必须在任何时候都使用高尚的道德规范。最后，一个公平的态度是新闻工作几乎所有领域所需的；这些工作需要中立的事实，而不是观点。)句中可知答案为A “nose for news”, high ethics and a fair attitude.

4.从整篇短文所说的都是如何做成为一名记者以及要成为一名记者所出的建议中，可知答案为To give tips on how to become a journalist。

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