报刊第三课 期末复习 英语专业.pptVIP

Lesson Three China Finds Western Ways Bring New Woes The New York Times, March 3, 2004 Part I. Background Information 1.????? The Times 《泰晤士报》 Also called “the Thunderer” or “The London Times” Founded by John Walter in 1785; currently owned by Rupert Murdoch One of Britain’s oldest, most influential and authoritative newspapers Accounted as one of Britain’s “Big Four”, with The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and Financial times Style: rigorous standards of reporting and writing, and meticulous accuracy. Readers: those who run the country Circulation: daily edition—up to 300.000 Circulation ranking: No. 5 in Britain 2. ?Financial Times 《金融时报》 Founded in 1888 by James Sheridan and his brother Specialized in reporting business and financial news Readers: those who own the country Political stand: supporting Conservative Party Circulation: daily edition—over 300.000 Circulation ranking: No. 1 in British quality newspapers 3. The Guardian 《卫报》 Founded in 1821 Originally called The Manchester Guardian; in 1921 Manchester was dropped. Accounted as one of the United Kingdom’s “Big Four” quality newspapers, with The Times ,The Daily Telegraph and Financial Times Political stand:supporting Labor Party Readers: those who think that they should run the country Circulation ranking: No. 3 in Britain 4.??? The Daily Telegraph 《每日电讯报》 Founded in 1855 Accounted as one of Britain’s “Big Four” quality newspapers, with The Times ,The Guardian and Financial Times Political stand: inclination to the left 5. ??? The Economist 《经济学家》 Founded in 1843. Regarded as one of the world’s preeminent journals of its kind. Political stand: supporting Conservatives Gives a wide-ranging coverage of general news and particularly of in