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A.1:Another Busy Day
Amy: Why don't you take a break tonight? Yeah, why not come with me to a party?
Talia: No thanks. Maybe some other time.
Amy: Come on! Josh Taylor is having a party. A lot of available guys will be there . . . . You might meet someone.
Talia: No, listen! I'm too busy to go. Go without me . . .
Tony: Good, you're here. I have something important to talk to you about. What are you working on?
Talia: I'm researching the background information for that transportation story.
Amy: She's always working. She told me to tell you that.
Tony: I have a big project for you to work on. I know you've been hoping for a break. This may be it.
Talia: Really? That's great!
Tony: Come to my office in about 10 minutes. By the way, you look different. Have you done something with your hair?
Tony: Why don't we get together for lunch tomorrow?
Terry: Oh, I'm sorry, but I'm busy all week.
Tony: Too bad. Well, then, how about having lunch with me next week? Any day but Wednesday is good for me.
Terry: How about Tuesday?
Tony: Sure. Next Tuesday is fine. Let's say 12:30. OK?
Terry: Great. Tuesday at 12:30 is fine.
Amy: How about going to the movies Thursday night?
Lynn: Sorry. I can't. I take a writing class on Thursday night.
Amy: Oh, I forgot about that.
Lynn: Why don't we go on Friday?
Amy: Friday is fine. I'll call you on Thursday, OK?
Lynn: OK. That sounds great.
Good evening, everybody. Is everyone here? OK. Good. Now, tonight, we're going to talk about the one thing you need to create the best news stories. Do you know what that is? No, I'm not talking about luck! The thing that creates good news stories is curiosity --your own curiosity. Curiosity is the engine, the power for the story. Curiosity will help you come up with good questions.
Now, remember, first you have to start with the five classic journalistic questions--you know, who, what, when, where, and why. Right? We've talked about these a lot. But these questions are just for starters. They're useful questions, but they're not sufficient by themselves. You have to expand on them. You have to get into probing questions. For example, Who else knows that? What do you think about this? When did you first find out about this? Where did you get your information? Why do you care about this? These are the kinds of questions that will shape your story. And you need to develop this kind of curiosity for every story you work on.
restless adj. unable to keep still, especially because you are impatient, anxious, or bored
The president's speech was so boring that the audience was getting restless.
retire v. to stop working, usually because of old age
In the U.S., most workers retire between the ages of 65 and 70.
schedule n. a plan of what someone is going to do and when they are going to do it
What's your schedule like next week? Do you have time to have lunch with me?
sense of humor collocation the ability to understand or enjoy things that are funny, or to make people laugh
Makiko has no sense of humor -- she never laughs at my jokes!
workaholic n. INFORMAL someone who works much more than other people, and who does not have time to do anything else.
You're such a workaholic! Instead of bringing work home from the office this weekend, can't we please go to a movie?
balance n. a state in which different things have the right amount of importance or influence in relation to each other
It's hard to find a balance between work and play when you want to advance in your career.
flexible adj. a person, plan, etc., that can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation
My work schedule is very flexible: I can start any time between 7:00 and 11:00, as long as I work 35 hours a week.
irritable adj. easily annoyed or made angry
Goodness, you're irritable this morning! Didn't you sleep well?
overcome v. to succeed in controlling a feeling or problem
It wasn't easy, but I finally overcame my fear of speaking in public.
productive adj. doing or achieving a lot
A well-designed office can make your staff more productive.
Get a Life!
Sara is a junior partner at her law firm. She works 80 hours a week "just to keep up." Stan is a financial planner. He works 60-hour weeks because he wants to retire when he is 35. Sara and Stan are working more hours each year, and spending less time with their families. Sara and Stan are like many people around the world. They are workaholics.
Could you be a workaholic? Answer these questions:
Do you get to work or school earlier and leave later than you did a year ago?
Do you often catch colds and have backaches, stomachaches, or headaches?
Do you take short vacations, or none at all?
Do you think about work when you're not at work?
Is your career or your schoolwork all you think about?
Have you lost your sense of humor?
Do you feel restless and irritable when you're not working or studying?
Do you wake up feeling tired, even after a full night's sleep?
If you answered "yes" to more than four questions, you may be a workaholic. Many experts believe the best way to overcome workaholism is to have a healthy balance between work and play. Some companies are trying to help employees balance their lives by providing benefits like flexible work schedules, family leave for employees who are new parents, and on-site day care for children. These employers know that a balanced life results in a happier, healthier, more productive employee.
REVIEW QUIZ ANSWER
1. Amy thinks Talia is c. hardworking .
2. Talia wants to be a a. reporter .
3. Amy tries to b. joke with Talia.
1. What does Amy want Talia to do?
a. go to a party
2. What is Talia working on when Tony comes in?
c. She is researching information.
3. Why does Tony want to talk to Talia?
c. He wants her to work on a new project.
4. What does Tony say about how Talia looks?
a. Her hair looks different.
1. The lecturer says that a good reporter should be _________.
c. curious
2. The lecturer says that reporters should ask __________.
a. probing questions
3. The classic questions are __________.
a. "Who?" "What?" "When?" "Where?" and "Why?"
A.2:Breaking News
Tony: Someone sent us this tape. This is incredible. What a shame.
Talia: What's a shame?
Tony: Have you ever heard of Nick Crawford, the soccer player? He's the star forward on our national team.
Talia: Of course. Everyone's heard of him, I think.
Tony: Well, apparently this conversation took place a while ago: Nick Crawford talks about how he needs money.
Amy: That's not big news. There's a rumor that he's fallen into debt lately. I've heard all sorts of gossip about that.
Tony: Yes, but, it gets even more interesting. Also on the tape, a woman offers him 50 thousand dollars.
Talia: What for?
Tony: To sit out the first round qualifying match. Remember? Nick Crawford had an injury and couldn't play in that game?
Talia: Sure, I remember. We lost that match and if we lose again we might be eliminated.
Tony: Exactly. The next qualifying round is coming up. If this tape is real, Nick Crawford will be history.
Amy: You mean, he won't get to play in the next match?
Tony: Exactly. And without him, we'll probably lose again.
Amy: Wow! A real scandal! Is the tape for real?
Tony: Talia, that's your job now. Find out if the tape is authentic. And you'd better find out fast.
Talia: OK. I'll get this tape to an expert.
Tony: If we can, we'll run the tape on tonight's broadcast--before the competition hears about it. In fact, they may already have a copy of this tape.
Talia: Speaking of copies, we ought to make a copy of this. We shouldn't give away our only one.
Tony: Good thinking. Amy . . . handle this with care.
Amy: Absolutely!
Talia: See you later. I'm going to call the audio department. They can give me the name of an expert.
Tony: Tell them we need someone fast.
Talia: OK. I'm on it.
Tony: Is there a problem?
Talia: Not exactly. I'll do it. It's just that . . . I know Nick Crawford.
Tony: You do?
Talia: Yes. We went to college together. It's hard to believe he would do something like this.
Tony: Well, wake up and smell the coffee, Talia! He's a big star. He's been a star on the national team for four years now. People do crazy things when they get famous.
Talia: I just can't believe it. Nick Crawford taking a bribe?
Tony: Listen, Talia. You're smart. You're a good researcher, and one day--I hope--you'll be a great reporter. But don't let your emotions get in the way of your work. If you do, I'll have to find someone else to work on this story.
Amy: I just saw Jeanette Keating's new movie last night.
Kim: Guess what? She's leaving the movie business!
Amy: Are you serious?
Kim: Yes! Apparently, she's really exhausted and needs a rest.
Amy: I don't believe it! What's she going to do now?
Kim: There's a rumor that she's buying a farm in Australia.
Talia: Listen to this! Joanna's roommate is moving out of her apartment!
Lee: You're kidding! I really need a new place to live!
Talia: She hasn't found a new roommate yet.
Lee: Are you serious? What's the rent like?
Talia: I hear it's really low!
Lee: That's incredible! I'm going to ask Joanna about this right away!
In the spotlight on this TV minute is Lance Armstrong, "the Golden Boy of Cycling."
Lance Armstrong was born on September 18, 1971 in a small Texas town. From early on, it was clear that he was a natural athlete. In 1984, at age 13, Lance won a national triathlon, excelling at running, swimming, and bicycling. By 1987, while he was still in high school, Lance had turned professional. He decided to focus exclusively on bicycling, saying, "I was born to race bikes."
Between 1988 and 1996, Armstrong won numerous international races. In January 1996 he was the top-ranked cyclist in the world. Then, during a race in October of that year, Armstrong fell off his bike in excruciating pain. They discovered that he had cancer, which had spread to his lungs and brain. Given only a 50% chance of surviving, in 1997 Armstrong underwent difficult cancer treatment. Amazingly, he not only survived, he returned to competition, winning several major races in 1998.
Since that time, Armstrong has gone on to win many more races, including the Tour de France in 1999, 2000, and 2001. Lance says that cancer was an unexpected gift. "I used to ride my bike to make a living. Now I just want to live so that I can ride."
attendance n. the number of people who attend an event, such as a meeting, concert etc.
Baseball is not as popular as it used to be, and attendance for most teams is down.
fan n. someone who likes a particular sport, kind of music, etc. very much, or who admires a famous person
Alicia is a fan of the Tigers, and she watches them every time they are on TV.
match n. a game or sports event
While I was in London, I went to Wimbledon and saw some really exciting tennis matches.
naturally adv. in a way that you would expect
The flight was delayed, so naturally the passengers were unhappy.
record n. the fastest speed, longest distance, highest or lowest level, etc. ever
Sybille set the world record for the 5,000 meter run.
score v. to make goals or earn points in a game, competition, or test
Yusuf scored a goal just two minutes before the end of the game.
season n. a period of time in a year when something happens most often or when something is usually done
The Dynamos need to get a new coach next season!
Fascinating Soccer Facts
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. More than 250 million people in over 140 countries play it. So, naturally, a lot of people know a lot about this sport. But there are some things that even the most enthusiastic fans do not know. For example:
Dixie Dean, an English soccer player, scored 60 goals in 1928. He holds the record for the most goals scored by one person in a season.
For many years, Mexican goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal held the record for playing in the highest number of World Cup series. He defended the goal for Mexico at five World Cups between 1950 and 1966.
The record for the highest attendance at a soccer game was in 1950, when 203,500 fans attended the World Cup final match between Uruguay and Brazil.
There are over 18 million soccer players in the United States. More young people play in organized soccer leagues than in organized baseball leagues.
All over the world, people love soccer. Bill Shankley, manager of the Liverpool England team, loves soccer even more than most people do. Bill says that soccer isn't "a matter of life and death--it's much more important than that!"
A.3:A Job for Talia
Woman's voice on tape: We'll pay you fifty thousand dollars.
Nick's voice on tape: And all I have to do is sit on the bench?
Woman's voice on tape: That's right. Do that, and fifty thousand dollars is yours.
Nick's voice on tape: Well, I can really use the money. You've got yourself a deal.
Woman's voice on tape: Great. It's a pleasure doing business with you.
Tony: How's it going?
Talia: I can't tell. I hope our expert will be able to figure it out.
Tony: Me, too. When will we have the results?
Talia: He's going to call me back this afternoon.
Tony: Good.
Talia: You know, I've been a researcher here for three years. I've investigated other scandals. But something here doesn't seem right.
Tony: What do you mean?
Talia: It just doesn't make sense. Nick Crawford loves soccer. Why would he do something to hurt his career?
Tony: That's a good question. How well do you know Nick Crawford? Is he a friend of yours?
Talia: No, not really. I just knew him in college. We had English together for two semesters.
Tony: Oh, that's it?
Talia: Well, I got to know him a little. I know that he moved here from England about 10 years ago. I know that he's smart. And I know that he's always dreamed of being a great soccer star.
Tony: Mm-hmm.
Talia: So, why would he risk ruining his career?
Talia: Bad news. The audio expert needs another day to check the tape.
Tony: Did you tell him it was urgent? Find someone else!
Talia: Of course I told him. But I also told him we need to be sure, absolutely sure.
Tony: That's true.
Talia: Tony, listen. I have an idea. Let me go and talk to Nick.
Tony: I don't know . . .
Talia: He may remember me. He may be willing to confide in me.
Tony: Talia, look, you're not a reporter yet, you're still a researcher. Remember?
Talia: Please, Tony. Give me a chance. What do you have to lose?
Tony: All right, I'll give you one more day. But only one more day.
Talia: You won't be sorry. Just one more thing: if I find something big, the story is mine, right?
Tony: What do you mean?
Talia: I mean, you'll let me report it, won't you? If I can get Nick to tell me everything?
Tony: You deserve a break. I know that. I'll tell you what: come up with something big and the story is yours. But, Talia, be careful.
Talia: What do
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