Did you ever tell somebody about something that happened at work or school？（1）

B

B

.You may think being a reporter is simply getting one's facts straight and then telling them in a way that will appeal to a wide audience.But actually it's not so easy.
   ☆I(lǐng)mprove your communication skills.
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F

F

.You also need to be able to ask good questions.You need to keep a notebook.Practice noting down what happens around you.
   ☆Record the facts.
   Don't make assumptions，and don't make things up.Reporters are supposed to seek and report facts.（3）

G

G

.
   ☆A(yù)void displaying your own personal opinions.
   As a reporter，your job is to report the facts so others can form their own opinions.Make sure you are recording the factual details of any news story and tell those facts without including your personal viewpoint.
   ☆（4）

C

C

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   You could focus on print journalism，broadcast news，or even online news coverage.You can focus at first on one medium and then branch out as you become more experienced.The print news industry is an excellent place to start.That's where many successful reporters began their careers.
   ☆（5）

A

A

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   Chances are good that others will find them interesting，too.You can report on "hard" news stories which involve current events of interest to a wide audience，or you can report on softer "feature" stories which might involve more light-hearted events and be of more casual interest.

A.Seek out stories you find interesting.
B.If so，you were reporting that event.
C.Decide which media you'd like to work with.
D.Join a broadcast or other media club at school.
E.That's a good way to learn to report news and feature stories.
F.To be a good reporter，you will need to read，write，speak and listen.
G.Lying，making up stories，or even accidentally misquoting someone can only damage your credibility（可信度）.