英语新闻标题与反恐.pptVIP

Plan for the Class News lead Terrorized by War on Terror The Structure of News News lead News lead is a summary and usually the first paragraph (or the first few sentences) of a news story. The facts introduced in the lead should not only inform but also entertain and capture the attention of the reader. Types of news leads The summary lead This is the most popular lead. It generally answers the six questions in a story. The five Ws and one H give the substance of the first paragraph and also serve as the framework for the body of the story. Example Harold R. Long, manager of the Burger Mart, 2390 Cumberland Ave., was robbed of $2866 by a lone gunman who stepped out the shadows and pointed a gun at him just as Long was about to drop the canvas bank bag containing the money into the night depository slot at the Westside Branch of the First National Bank a few minutes after midnight. 5Ws + 1H 1. The “who” lead Mayor Ralph Hardy was shot and critically wounded today by a former city employee who had been fired for leading a strike of sanitation workers. 2. The “what” lead New safety regulations concerning air bag in automobiles were announced during a press conference I Washington, D.C. this morning. 5Ws + 1H 3. The “when” lead Midnight tonight is the deadline for filing your federal income tax return. 4. The “where” lead In the villa of the late prime minister another murder was revealed today, the city police official said. 5Ws + 1H 5. The “why” lead Trying to pass another car while traveling at high speed brought serious injury to two men last night when their automobile overturned twice on Washington boulevard at Potter Avenue. 6. The “how” lead Tying a large balloon on his body, a boy of ten jumped down from the window of his house on the eighth floor, fortunately to be caught on a big tree. The Delayed Lead The delayed lead tends to rely heavily on suspended interest although it may answer one or more of the Ws. It may have more attraction for the reader be