《英美报刊文章阅读》第三版课件-第一课.ppt

Lesson One-------------------------------Home at LastNewsweek, July, 31, 2000  Part I. Background Information A. Major American Newspapers ?1.?The New York Times 《纽约时报》 Established in 1851 Owned by the Sulzbergers Credited as number one newspaper in opinion polls for many times Having won the most the Pulitzer Prizes (the highest prize for journalism) Slogan: “publish any news suitable to be published” Political stand: Closely connected with Eastern Interest Groups Targeted readers : politicians, businessmen and intellectuals Circulation: daily edition—1, 130,000 and Sunday edition—1,400,000 Circulation ranking: No. 3 in America 2.?The Washington Post 《华盛顿邮报》 Established in 1877 Owned by the Grahams, currently controlled by Katherine Graham, who turned out very successful in press circles. Usually counted as one of the greatest newspapers in the U.S, equaled or excelled only by The New York Times As it is inclined to cover American Congress, it is often noted as “an indispensable newspaper at the breakfast table for congressmen and government officials”. Targeted readers : politicians Circulation: daily edition—760.000 and Sunday edition—800,000 Circulation ranking: No. 5 in America 3. Los Angles Times 《洛杉矶时报》  Established in 1881 One of the most influential papers in the U.S. the biggest paper in the west Became well-known in political circles by supporting Nixon in presidential election in the 1950s turned out to be a national paper with liberal color Circulation ranking: No. 4 in America 4. USA Today 《今日美国》 Established under Gannet Co. Inc. in 1983 Only national paper in America By first using communicative satellite, it is able to print and issue papers simultaneously in all parts of the country. Focuses on national rather than international news Circulation: 2