Question

Reporters collect information and write news stories. These stories appear in newspapers and magazines. Some reporters appear on television and radio. To get information, reporters should look at documents, observe the scene and interview people.

To get the latest news, radio and television reporters often reporter “live” from the scene.

Some reporters work long hours. They might work strange schedules. At morning newspapers, reporters might work from late afternoon until midnight. At evening or afternoon papers, they may work from early morning until afternoon. Radio and television reporters work during the day or in the evening. Magazine reporters generally work during the day. Reporters may have to change their work hours to follow a story.

If someone wants to be a reporter, a bachelor’s degree(学士学位) in journalism(新闻工作) is preferred. Some employers like graduates with other majors(专业). Working at school newspapers or broadcasting stations is good experience. Internship(实习生身份) with news organizations also help when looking for a job as a reporter.

Reporters must write clearly and effectively. They need word processing(文字处理)，computer graphics(图片), and desktop publishing skills. Speaking a second language is necessary for some jobs.

1.The underlined word “scene”in the first paragraph probably means _______.

A. spot    B.office    C. stage       D. company

2.If one wants to be a reporter, he must  _______.

A. be doctor                                     B. have enough experience

C. study in a newspaper company before    D. be good at writing

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Magazine reporters usually work during the day.

B. Only the person majoring in journalism can be a reporter.

C. We can get the latest news from the live report.

D. Sometimes reporters have to change work hours in order to follow a story.

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A. Who is a reporter?    B. How does a reporter report?

C. What is a reporter?   D. When does a reporter work?

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.B

3.B

4.C                             

【解析】

试题分析：

1.根据To get the latest news, radio and television reporters often reporter “live” from the scene.

可知，记者们为了获得最新的新闻，他们经常住在现场。故选A。

2.根据“Working at school newspapers or broadcasting stations is good experience. Internship(实习生身份) with news organizations also help when looking for a job as a reporter,可以看出对于记者的要求，专业可以是其他专业，但都需要有经验，故选B。

3.根据Some employers like graduates with other majors(专业),故选B。

4.文章介绍了记者的日常工作及对于记者资格的要求,故选C。

考点：这是一篇关于记者这个职业的文章。

点评：文中详细介绍了记者这个职业。文中内容较多，关系复杂，阅读中要注意这些问题之间的关系，多读几遍，然后再完成阅读。