英语听力短剧 32好的新闻写作（在线收听）

Episode 32: It's an exclusive! A scoop

Harry: “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 demolition 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 demolish 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 confidential 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 journalism...

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

Glossary

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 scooped 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。