英语听力短剧 32好的新闻写作

Episode 32: It's an exclusive! A scoop¹

Harry²: “Campaign to save local shops”

Bindyu: Yes, they put my article on the front page of the newspaper...

Harry: “Historic buildings threatened by new development”

Bindyu: I feel like a real journalist now!

Olivia: It must make a change from writing about interior design...

Bindyu: Oh yes...

Sarah: Let’s have a look...

Harry: Great photo as well – look, you can see my banner on the front of the café!

Sarah: “We have discovered that Tony’s Café and the shoe shop threatened with demolition³ are actually historic buildings...” Erm, it was really me and my friend who discovered that, Bindyu, not you...

Bindyu: Yes, you’re right, but what’s important is that now they can’t close the café...!

Olivia: Or my shop....

Bindyu: Exactly!

Sarah: I guess you’re right... “We have found exclusive information which shows that the company building the new flats – who want to demolish⁴ the historic buildings to make more space – know they should not demolish the buildings...” Hang on! The building company already know! How did you find that out?

Bindyu: It’s an exclusive! A scoop!

Sarah: But how did you find that information?

Bindyu: That’s a secret!

Olivia: Go on, tell us!

Bindyu: A good journalist never reveals her sources!

Sarah: Go on, tell us!

Bindyu: Magda told me!

Magda: Hello everyone!

Olivia: Talk of the devil...

Magda: Sorry? Devil?

Olivia: Magda, I’m sorry...it’s just an expression...

Magda: What does it mean?

Olivia: If you’re talking about somebody, and then they appear, you say “Talk of the devil...”

Magda: Oh. I see. And why were you talking about me?

Olivia: You gave some important information to Bindyu...

Magda: Well, yes, it’s true – I did find out some interesting information. It’s my new job – I work for that company, you know...

Olivia: Yeah. I was surprised you found that confidential⁵ information!

Magda: But I didn’t think you’d write about it, Bindyu!

Bindyu: Don’t worry – I didn’t mention your name anywhere! This is good journalism⁶...

Magda: I guess so...but...if my employers find out I gave information to you, I could be in trouble! I might lose my job!

Olivia: Oh no...

Bindyu: Don’t worry Magda. No one will know, and our campaign will be successful...

Magda: OK

Harry: Yeah – you watch – there’s no way they can close the café now!

Olivia: I hope you’re right...

Sarah: Oh!

Magda: Wow!

Harry: Hey!

Olivia: Hi!!

Bindyu: Erm, who’s this?

All: Johnny!!!

Johnny: Hi!!!

Olivia: Welcome back!

Harry: Good to see you man!

Johnny: Good to see you all again! I’m back!!

 

重点词汇语法讲解

Glossary⁷

Historic (adj.) - Having important historical significance. adj. 有历史意义的

如：The small symbols on this map denote historic places and museums.

这个地图上的小记号表示史迹兴博物馆。

This battle is of historic meaning.

这一战具有历史意义。

Exclusive (adj.) - Only in one place. adj. 独占的，唯一的，排外的

如：He is part of an exclusive social circle and belongs to an exclusive club.

他所处的社交圈子很排外，而且参加的又是个很排外的社团。

The matter will be given our exclusive attention.

此事将引起我们的全部关注。

Scoop (n.) - A big, important news story. 抢先报道

如：She scooped⁸ all the national newspapers to get the story.

她抢在全国各报之前发表了这一消息。

Reveal (v.) - Show, demonstrate. vt. 显示，透露

如：An intensive search failed to reveal any clues.

经过彻底搜查未发现任何线索。

Source (n.) - The origin of something. n. 发源地，来源，原始资料

如：We shall take full advantage of our rich source of human beings.

我们应充分利用丰富的人力资源。

This account provides you with a ready source of income.

这个户头为你提供了一个现成的收入来源。

Confidential (adj.) - Private. adj. 秘密的，值得信赖的，机密的

如：Don't repeat what I said (to anyone) it's confidential.

别把我的话告诉别人--这是秘密。

I must stress that what I say is confidential.

我要强调我说的话是保密的。

1 scoop   

n.铲子，舀取，独家新闻；v.汲取，舀取，抢先登出

参考例句：

• In the morning he must get his boy to scoop it out.早上一定得叫佣人把它剜出来。
• Uh,one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me.我要一勺咖啡的和一勺巧克力的。

2 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

3 demolition   

n.破坏,毁坏,毁坏之遗迹

参考例句：

• The church has been threatened with demolition for years. 这座教堂多年来一直面临拆毀的威胁。
• The project required the total demolition of the old bridge. 该项目要求将老桥完全拆毁。

4 demolish   

v.拆毁(建筑物等)，推翻(计划、制度等)

参考例句：

• They're going to demolish that old building.他们将拆毁那座旧建筑物。
• He was helping to demolish an underground garage when part of the roof collapsed.他当时正在帮忙拆除一个地下汽车库，屋顶的一部份突然倒塌。

5 confidential   

adj.秘（机）密的，表示信任的，担任机密工作的

参考例句：

• He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.他不让秘书处理机密文件。
• We have a confidential exchange of views.我们推心置腹地交换意见。

6 journalism   

n.新闻工作，报业

参考例句：

• He's a teacher but he does some journalism on the side.他是教师，可还兼职做一些新闻工作。
• He had an aptitude for journalism.他有从事新闻工作的才能。

7 glossary   

n.注释词表；术语汇编

参考例句：

• The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一个详细的词汇表。
• For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.为了方便，我们在附录中也提供了术语表。

8 scooped   

v.抢先报道( scoop的过去式和过去分词 )；（敏捷地）抱起；抢先获得；用铲[勺]等挖（洞等）

参考例句：

• They scooped the other newspapers by revealing the matter. 他们抢先报道了这件事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The wheels scooped up stones which hammered ominously under the car. 车轮搅起的石块，在车身下发出不吉祥的锤击声。 来自《简明英汉词典》