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.
小题1:The underlined word “scene”in the first paragraph probably means _______.
A．spot
B．office
C．stage
D．company小题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小题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.小题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?
