Journalist Interview(V)記者面試篇(五)
2009年01月09日蘋果日報
對話
Jack:While in college, I used to take a course called Journalistic Writing. I have a solid knowledge of the history of journalism. This course was theory-based, and made me aware of all the different styles and genres that journalism encompasses. I've also taken a practical short course called News and Newswriting, which taught the basic writing style and practice needed for this type of reporting.
傑克:我大學時上過一門叫做「新聞寫作」的課。我有紮實的新聞歷史知識。這門課以理論為主,它讓我知道新聞寫作包含的風格與文類。我還上過一門實務型的短期課程,叫「新聞與新聞寫作」。這門課教了我這類新聞報導所需的基本寫作風格與實務。
Lee:I see. It's sometimes dangerous to work as a journalist. Are you aware of that?
李先生:好的。有時候記者的工作挺危險的。你了解這點嗎?
Jack:Yes, danger is a risk I'm willing to take, if it means a writing position at the Taipei Daily.
傑克:是的,我願意承擔這樣的風險,如果這表示我能在《台北日報》執筆的話。
單字片語
◎have a solid knowledge of…在……方面有紮實的知識
例:This introductory course helps give students a solid grounding in literary theories.(該入門課程有助於奠定學生紮實的文學理論基礎。)
◎genre n. 種類;類型(= kinds)
例:What genre do you think this film falls into? Horror or suspense?(這部電影你覺得應該歸於哪一類型?恐怖片還是懸疑片?)
◎encompass vt. 包含
例:This volunteer group encompasses people from all walks of life.(這個志工團包含各種行業的人。)
people from all walks of life來自各行各業的人士
◎risk n. 風險 & vt. 冒險
take risks冒險
Never take risks while driving.
= Never take chances while driving.(開車決不要冒險。)
例:The brave young man risked his life to save the little girl.(這名勇敢的年輕人冒著生命危險拯救這名小女孩。)