英语：Unit11《The-Media》Lesson-1-World-News课件（一）(北师大版必修4).pptVIP

Put the verbs in brackets into the Passive. Use an appropriate tense. 1. He ___ just ___________ (offer) a job with a good salary. 2. The ceremony __________ (report) in the news last night. has been offered was reported 3. I think cinema ___________(replace) by TV and computers in the next century. 4. This programme became very popular after it _________ (award) the best TV Show of the Year. will gradually be replaced was award 5. Her latest series of articles ________________ (publish) in a nations newspaper at the moment. is being published Homework International organization has provide a one-week camp for some African children with AIDS. Write a short 100-word news report for a local newspaper. Try to use the Passive * Unit 11 lesson1 World News What areas of the world are often in the news at the moment ? Why? Iraq problem Oil price Read the text True or False 1. G8 stands for eight presidents of the world’s wealthiest nations. 2.The Group of Eight will be reformed this year. 3.G8 has decided to cancel the debt of Africa. 4.At 12:45 UK time today London’s name has been announced twice. Listening and reading Listen to the cassette and read the articles and answer these questions 1. What does “G8” stand for? The world’s wealthiest nations. 2. Which nations are in the “G8”? France the United States Britain Germany Japan Italy Canada Russia 3. Why is this year’s meeting unusual? Discuss in detail the topic of Africa No water! No crops! No food! This is the result of no water. 4. What are some of the major problems in Africa? starvation 5. How can the G8 nations help Africa’s poorest countries? Cancel the debt of the poorest countries. Medical team in Africa 6. What important news were London people reacting to at lunchtime on July 6, 2005? The announcement of the name of the city to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Cheering people in London streets 7. How were they reacting to this news? 8. Why did this news have historical importance? It is London th