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飞机发放报纸英文作文

飞机发放报纸英文作文I was on a flight last week and the flight attendants were handing out newspapers to the passengers. It was a nice touch, I guess, but who actually reads newspapers anymore? I mean, I get that some people still enjoy thefeel of a physical newspaper in their hands, but with the availability of news on our phones and tablets, it just seems kind of outdated.The newspaper they were handing out was filled with stories about politics, celebrity gossip, and sports. It's funny how those seem to be the three main categories of news that people are interested in. I guess it makes sense, though. Politics affects everyone, celebrities are just entertaining, and sports are a form of escapism for a lot of people.I couldn't help but notice that most people were just flipping through the newspaper and not really reading it. It's like they were just going through the motions becauseit was being handed to them. I wonder if anyone actually took the time to read an article from start to finish.I did notice one guy who seemed to be really engrossed in the newspaper. He was nodding along as he read, occasionally chuckling at something. It made me wonder what article he was reading that was so entertaining. Maybe there was a really good comic strip in there or something.As the flight went on, I saw more and more people putting the newspaper aside and reaching for their phones instead. It's just so much more convenient to get your news online. Plus, you can customize it to your interests and get updates in real time.In the end, I think the gesture of handing out newspapers on the flight was nice, but it just didn't seem very practical. Most people seemed to prefer their digital news sources, and I can't say I blame them. It's just the way things are now.。

报纸通知英文作文

报纸通知英文作文Attention to All Residents。

This is a reminder to all residents that the annual community clean-up day will take place next Saturday. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us in keeping our neighborhood clean and beautiful.Lost Dog。

A small brown and white dog was reported missing yesterday in the area near the park. If you have any information about this dog, please contact the owner at the number provided.Road Closure。

The road leading to the town center will be closed for maintenance from 8am to 5pm tomorrow. Please plan your travel accordingly and use alternative routes.Community Event。

Don't forget to attend the community picnic this Sunday at the park. There will be food, games, and live music for everyone to enjoy. Bring your family and friends for a fun day out!Local Business Announcement。

英语报刊通告作文怎么写

英语报刊通告作文怎么写Title: How to Write an English Newspaper Notice Composition。

When composing an English newspaper notice, there are several key elements to consider in order to effectively convey your message to the intended audience. Whether you are announcing an event, seeking information, or promoting a product or service, following these guidelines will help you craft a compelling notice.1. Clear and Concise Headline: The headline should succinctly summarize the purpose of the notice and grab the reader's attention. Use bold or larger font size to make it stand out.2. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction that elaborates on the headline and provides context for the notice. This could include details such as the date, time, and location of the event or the nature of the informationbeing sought.3. Body: The body of the notice should contain all relevant information in a clear and organized manner. Use bullet points or numbered lists for easy readability. Include essential details such as:Date, time, and location (if applicable)。

外贸函电作业及答案.doc

外贸函电第一批作业1. Establishing trade relations我们是郑州当地一家专门从事教学用设备经营的一家国营公司。

此次冒昧与贵公司接触，寻求建立长期的互惠合作关系。

在今年上半年举行的一次全国性机器人竞赛中，我们看到某些竞赛队使用贵公司产品，取得了良好的成绩。

随后，我们得知了贵公司的联系信息。

贵公司产品品质优良，做工精细，动力强劲，品种多样。

其中部分产品非常适合中国中小学生机器人竞赛的需要。

我公司是郑州教育委员会下属的一家分支机构，在此领域已有二十多年的经验。

我公司与贵国许多公司有着多年的合作历史，我公司的资信状况可向贵国当地的汇丰银行查询。

对于双方未来的合作前景，我们坚信，凭借你们的产品，我们的经验以及中国方兴未艾的机器人竞赛所带来的巨大市场，一定会富有成果。

希望早日收到您的来信。

We are a state-operated company specialized in (in the market of) educational equipments in Zhengzhou. We take the liberty of approaching you this time to seek for the establishment of long-term business relations to our mutual benefit.In a robot contest at the national level held sometime in the first half of this year, we witnessed (noticed) good performance from some of the teams who adopted your products in the contest (we noticed that some of the teams who adopted your products in the contest ranked among the tops). And we subsequently got to know the contact information of your company.Products within your complete lines are superior in quality with fine workmanship and powerful driving forces, some of which are well suited to the needs of contests in China for elementary and middle school students.We are a subsidiary (affiliated) to the Zhengzhou Education Commission with more than 20 years experience in this area. We have a history of cooperation with many firms in your country. We refer you to the local HSBC for our integrity and ability (please check with the local HSBC at your end for our credit).For the prospect of cooperation between our two concerns, we firmly believe that on the strength of your products and the experience at our side as well as the massive market brought about by the burgeoning robot contest, it surely will be productive and fruitful.We are looking forward to your early reply.2. Enquiry兹确认收到你公司1月1日编号为xyz的来信，并且非常高兴地得知，贵公司有意和我公司建立合作关系。

自考外贸函电试题及答案

自考外贸函电试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共10分）1. 在外贸函电中，"CIF" 表示什么贸易术语？A. 成本加保险费加运费B. 仅成本C. 成本加运费D. 仅保险费答案：A2. 以下哪个不是国际贸易中常用的支付方式？A. 信用证B. 汇付C. 托收D. 现金交易答案：D3. 外贸函电中，“Proforma Invoice”是指什么？A. 形式发票B. 商业发票C. 装箱单D. 合同答案：A4. 在外贸函电中，"L/C" 通常指的是什么？A. 信用证B. 海运提单C. 空运提单D. 保险单答案：A5. “FOB” 价格条款中，卖方的责任不包括以下哪项？A. 将货物装上船B. 承担货物装船前的所有费用和风险C. 提供出口清关D. 负责运输过程中的货物风险答案：D二、简答题（每题10分，共20分）1. 简述外贸函电中“唛头”的作用及其重要性。

答：唛头（Shipping Mark）是用于外贸货物外包装上的一种标记，通常包括收货人的名称、目的地、批次号、件数等信息。

唛头的作用在于帮助识别货物的归属和目的地，确保货物在运输过程中的正确分发。

其重要性在于防止货物混淆，便于物流管理，尤其是在大宗货物运输中，唛头的正确使用对于避免货物错发、错运至关重要。

2. 描述在外贸函电中，如何进行有效的价格谈判。

答：在外贸函电中进行有效的价格谈判，首先需要了解市场行情和成本结构，明确自身产品的定位和优势。

其次，要准备好充分的信息，包括产品的质量、规格、包装、价格条款等，以便在谈判中有据可依。

接着，要采取灵活的策略，如使用逐步报价、提供折扣或优惠条件等吸引客户。

最后，保持良好的沟通，了解客户的需求和预期，寻求双赢的解决方案。

三、案例分析题（每题15分，共30分）1. 假设你是一家公司的外贸经理，收到一封来自潜在客户的询盘邮件，客户询问了产品A的CIF价格，并希望了解支付方式和交货期。

实操商务英语函电课后答案（首都经济贸易大学出版社）Unit5

实操商务英语函电课后答案（首都经济贸易大学出版社）Unit5第一篇：实操商务英语函电课后答案(首都经济贸易大学出版社)Unit 5Unit 5 Acceptance and ContractSentences Commonly Used in Acceptance and Contract(P94-95)1.请即接受我方报盘并尽快确认以上条款。

2.我们已经接受了你方231号关于10000台CD播放机的订单。

3.很高兴确认下列试订单。

4.很高兴收到贵方第769号订购文具的订单，现确认接受。

5.我们对贵方产品质量及价格非常满意，愿首次订购2000台。

6.随函附寄第3901号合同一式两份。

如审查无误，请会签并退回一份存档。

7.我们已寄去我方第111号销售合同一式两份，供确认。

8.兹随函附寄我方第512号销售合同一式两份，请会签并退还一份以便我方存档。

9.随函附寄第397号销售合同一式两份，请会签，并尽早寄回一份。

10.兹确认已接受贵方订购3000千克干菇，每千克伦敦到岸价10英镑，9月装船。

11.由于所订货物无存货，抱歉不能接受贵方订单。

12.由于对我方玩具熊需求量很大，建议贵方速下订单。

13.很高兴，经过双方长期友好的协商，现已达成交易。

14.由于双方的共同努力，我们达成了交易，希望这是我们双方之间贸易的良好开端。

15.我们希望第一笔交易的达成会带来今后更多的业务。

Exercises(P95-100)1.Translate the following phrases(1)试订单(2)以便某人保存(3)向某人订某货(4)条款(5)不可抗力(6)to conclude business / to come to business / to come to terms / to close a deal(7)in duplicate(8)Sales Confirmation(S / C)(9)confirm an order(10)terms of payment2.Choose the best answer(1)C(2)A(3)C(4)D(5)C(6)B(7)A(8)C(9)D(10)B3.Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the following words or expressions(1)assure(2)with a view to(3)in duplicate(4)captioned(5)concluded the business(6)discount(7)initial(8)look forward to(9)Please see to it(10)In view of4.Answer questions according to the following Purchase Confirmation(1)The buyer is Pacific Trading Co., Ltd.It is in New York, USA.(2)The seller is Tianjin Native Produce Imp.& Exp.Corp.it is in Tianjin, China.(3)The commodity is Fenghua Green T ea.(4)The unit price is USD 700 per carton CIF New York and the total value is USD 70,000 CIF New York.(5)The commodity will be shipped from Xingang, Tianjin, China during May, 2009.(6)The commodity is to be covered by the Seller for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks.(7)The buyer will pay an irrevocable L / C in favor of the sellers, payable by draft at sight.(8)Within 30 days after arrival of the goods at the port of destination.(9)The losing party will pay the arbitration fees.(10)The buyer, Pacific Trading Co., Ltd.It is in New York, USA.5.Translate the following sentences(1)贵方产品质量优良，我们想向贵方购买。

3936商务英语2(3)

记题目信息文本一、选择填空：阅读下面的对话或句子，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

题目1未回答满分10.00标记题目题干—— We would like to get in with the fall publication, if possible.选择一项：A. How much do you plan to spend on advertisement?B. Which edition would you like your advertisement to appear in?C. What do you want to say about your products in the advertisement?反馈你的回答不正确解析：本题考核“询问意向”的交际用语。

根据答语“如果可能，我们想要在秋季版上刊登”，推测问句在询问刊登广告刊的时间或刊次。

选项A是询问广告的费用；选项B是询问哪一期；选项C是询问广告的内容；所以答案是B。

题目2未回答满分10.00标记题目题干—This is Focus Advertising Agency. How may I help you?选择一项：A. Excuse me, I’d like to buy a pair of sports shoes.B. Hi, there. I’m glad to introduce myself to you.C. I need some information on the advertising rates of your magazines.反馈你的回答不正确解析：本题考核“表达需求”的交际用语。

How may I help you? What canI do for you? 等句式常用于服务性行业，询问对方“是否需要帮助”；答语一般使用I need…/I’d like to等句型表达需求。

2022年考研考博-考博英语-北京体育大学考试全真模拟易错、难点剖析AB卷(带答案)试题号：100

2022年考研考博-考博英语-北京体育大学考试全真模拟易错、难点剖析AB卷（带答案）一.综合题(共15题)1.单选题Newspapers in the 1920s and the 1930s offered their readers gifts to increase their （）. 问题1选项A.circulationB.contributionC.regulationD.advocation【答案】A【解析】名词词义辨析题。

A选项circulation “(报刊)发行量，销售量”；B选项contribution “捐资，贡献”；C选项regulation“规则，管理”；D选项advocation“拥护，支持”。

根据空格前“offered their readers gifts为读者提供礼物”可知‘报纸行业是通过増加发行量为读者提供礼物’A选项正确。

2.单选题Peter, who had been driving all day, suggested （）at the next town.问题1选项A.to stopB.stoppingC.stopD.having stopped 【答案】B【解析】固定搭配题。

suggest doing sth.为固定用法，表示“建议做某事”，B选项正确。

3.单选题There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened（） a sudden loud noise. 问题1选项A.being thereB.should there beC.there wasD.there having been【答案】B【解析】语法题。

根据句子结构和选项，可知空格中应填入虚拟条件句，因为省略if，所以应使用倒装，选项C和D可排除。

根据句意可知，句子是对将来的虚拟，主句形式为should/could/would/might+动词原形，从句形式为should+动词原形。

ap51报刊业务员(报刊分发模块)初级试卷正文

试卷编号： a p 51职业技能鉴定国家题库报刊业务员（报刊分发模块）初级理论知识试卷注意事项1、考试时间：90分钟。

2、请首先按要求在试卷的标封处填写您的姓名、准考证号和所在单位的名称。

3、请仔细阅读各种题目的回答要求，在规定的位置填写您的答案。

4、不要在试卷上乱写乱画，不要在标封区填写无关的内容。

一、填空题（第1题〜第25题，每题1分，满分25分。

） 1. 报刊是报纸和 _________________ 的简称。

2. 散件报刊在装邮袋时，绳扣尽量靠近内件，两者距离不超过 ______________________ cm,松紧度以不能捋下为准。

3. 报刊分发业务生产环节大致可分为：汇总印数、制签、贴签、分发、 ________________等部分。

4. 邮政员工上岗时穿的标志服，应保持洁净、整齐、平展、 ________________ 。

5. 封发邮件时必须按照邮件 __________________ 和寄递区域分别使用邮袋（容器）。

6. 辽东半岛和山东半岛所环抱的 __________________ ，是我国的内海。

7. _____________ 是国家设立邮政的主要目的，也是赋予邮政部门的根本任务。

8. 新中国成立后，我国报刊出版发行事业进入一个崭新历史时期的主要标志就是报刊a??9. 邮政夹钳是凭以确认局际之间 __________________ 关系的印信。

10. 邮政服务礼仪要求员工仪容保持身体、面容、口腔、头发、 _________________ “五清洁”。

11. 省会以下二、三级邮区中心局，地、市、县局：报刊当日 15: 00以前到站的，应于到站后 __________________小时内上市。

-一--二二三四总分得分得分评分人号证考准12. 邮政机要通信是党和国家赋予邮政部门的一项特殊 ____________________ 任务。

飞机发放报纸英文作文

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外贸函电（试卷版）答案

外贸函电（试卷版）答案你外贸函电⼀、词汇（每题1分，共20题，共计20分） Unit 1—9 Unit 11—14 Exercise 1⼆、中翻英（每题3分，共10题，共计30分）三、英翻中（每题3分，共10题，共计30分）四、综合题（共计20分）中翻英：1、承蒙ABC公司的介绍，我们得知贵公司的名称和地址（to owe…to…）We owe your name and address to ABC Company2、我们的贸易是在平等（equality）原则的基础上进⾏的。

（to be based on）The trade between us is based on the principle of equality.3、国际贸易有两种形式：⼀种是货物，另⼀种是劳务。

（to trade in）There are two forms of international transaction. One is to trade in goods，the other is in service. 4、能否给我们报英国伦敦成本保险费加运费最低价？（to quote/CIF）Would you please quote your lowest price CIF London, Britain?5、倘若价格有竞争性，我⽅已有现成买主，相信能⼤批量订货。

（ready buyers）We have ready buyers of these commodities and if your prices are competitive , we have every reason to believe that we can place large orders with you.6、我⽅对进⼝你⽅产品很有兴趣，如有可能请向我⽅提供⽬录、价格单和样品。

（catalogue, price list, sample）We’re very much interested in importing your goods. Could you please send us your catalogue , price list and samples if possible?7、我公司是本地区最⼤的电视机进⼝商之⼀，我们经营各种牌号的电视机已有20多年了。

《外贸英语函电》期末试题-A(含答案)

《外贸英语函电》试题册（A卷）开卷（）闭卷（）考试时长：120分钟使用班级：命题教师：主任签字:I. Match the English words and phrases in the left column with their Chinese translation in the right column.将左列的英语单词表达与右列相应的中文表达连线。

（每题1分，共10分）1.REGESTERED A.分批装运2.confirmed letter of credit B.保险费3.counter-offer C.侵权4.processing according to supplied samples D.保兑信用证5.in duplicate E.挂号6.irrevocable L/C F.来样加工7.partial shipment G.请回复8.premium H.还盘9.infringement I.一式两份10.R.S.V.P J.不可撤销信用证II. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T or F as your answer. 判断以下句子的正误，答案用T或F表示。

（每题2分，共10分）1.In business letter writing, you should use straightforward, simple and appropriate English in correctsentence structures to convey your meaning, avoiding ambiguous language and misunderstanding.2.When writing a reply to a letter seeking cooperation, one should not indicate clearly whether he acceptsthe proposal or not.3. A firm offer, once accepted, cannot be withdrawn or revised within the validity date.4.To avoid mistakes or misunderstanding in terms of trade, it’s necessary and important to send lettersconfirming purchase or sales.5.Collection can be divided into clear collection and documentary collection.III. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words. 用给出词的正确形式填空。

专业英语四级写作分类模拟368

专业英语四级写作分类模拟368专业英语四级写作分类模拟368WRITING1. Read carefully the following excerpt on real-name package delivery in China, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should:●summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then●comment on whether sending package should require real-name registration.You should support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Under New Crackdown, Sending Packages Now Requires an ID CardChina's State Post Bureau announced on Monday that it will start a nationwide campaign to crack down on illegal activities by enforcing real-name registration for senders. The nation's new rules require senders to present official ID, especially when sending from a public place, such as hotels or train stations. The rules also stipulate that packages should go through an X-ray machine for a security check.China began to mull a real-name registration policy in the industry after parcels tainted with toxic chemicals killed a man in East China's Shandong Province and poisoned seven others in December 2013.A staff member surnamed Chen working in a post office in Hohhot said that senders must take their original ID cards to thepost office. "The couriers will scan and record your ID information. Senders don't need to worry about personal information being in secure. For instance, there will bespecially-assigned personnel to keep and manage all this information," Chen added.However, many Net users still expressed concern over the leak of personal information in real-name registration. Zhu Hong, an associate professor told the mass media that whether the real-name registration system would hold back packages containing illegal or hazardous goods is not clear. "We can trace the senders now with phone numbers. Registering ID cards might only speed up the process a bit".答案：[范文]Real-Name Parcel Delivery, Security Guarantee or Privacy Threat?A severe incident that parcels tainted with toxic chemicals had killed a man in 2013 caused China's State Post Bureau to enforce real-name registration for senders using the national courier service. That is to say, the senders are required to present their official ID when they deliver goods. However, in spite of the new rules, there is still a concern over the leak of personal information in real-name registration and the new system is not assured to hold back the danger caused by illegal or hazardous goods. Therefore, as far as I am concerned, real-name parcel delivery is necessary but much more new regulations should be put forward to deal with the new privacy threat it brings about.There are many serious threats even after the state's policy is carried out. Firstly, in some provinces the parcels with fake sender names are still accepted and most couriers fail to check what is inside the packages. Secondly, many of the senders refuse towork with the couriers, because they think it is unsafe to unveil their information, and therefore the couriers can hardly verify their real information. Thirdly, the worst problem is probably the leak of the personal information. If your phone number is leaked to real estate agents, you will have to receive lots of harassing phone calls, some of which may even indicate your name, your address, your workplace, and even your personal account.As China moves into the era of E-commerce, courier services are gradually turning into an inseparable part of our life. At the same time, because of the lurking perils mentioned above, more strategies should be designed to help the senders and the delivery services better co-operate with each other in order to move in a much smoother way.[解答] 考生在下笔之前应先审题，明确写作要求：针对“寄送包裹是否应该实名制”这一热议话题，首先总结材料中的主要观点，然后提出个人看法。

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As a student, I believe that education is the key to a successful future. However, I also believe that the current education system has several flaws that need to be addressed. In this article, I will discuss some of the problems with the education system and propose some solutions to improve it.One of the biggest problems with the education system is the emphasis on standardized testing. Students are often judged solely based on their performance on these tests, which can be unfair and inaccurate. Standardized testing does not take into account the individual strengths and weaknesses of students, and it can create a lot of unnecessary stress and pressure. Instead of focusing on standardized testing, I believe that the education system should place more emphasis on project-based learning and real-world applications of knowledge. This would allow students to develop critical thinking skills and creativity, which are essential for success in the modern world.Another issue with the education system is the lack of emphasis on practical skills. Many students graduate from high school without knowing how to do basic tasks such as budgeting, cooking, or even changing a tire. I believe that schools should offer more practical courses that teach students these essential life skills. By equipping students with practical skills, we can better prepare them for the challenges of adulthood.Furthermore, the education system often fails to address the diverse needs of students. Every student is unique, and they have different learning styles and abilities. However, the one-size-fits-all approach of the education system does not cater to these differences.I believe that schools should offer more personalized learning experiences, such as individualized learning plans and mentorship programs. This would allow students to learn at their own pace and receive the support they need to succeed.In addition, the education system often neglects the importance of mental health. Many students struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, but theeducation system does not always provide the support they need. I believe that schools should prioritize mental health and offer more resources for students who are struggling. This could include counseling services, mindfulness programs, and stress-reduction techniques.In conclusion, the education system is in need of reform. By addressing the problems with standardized testing, emphasizing practical skills, catering to diverse needs, and prioritizing mental health, we can create a more effective and supportive education system. I hope that policymakers and educators will take these issues into consideration and work towards creating a better future for our students. Thank you for reading.。

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学券计划孩⼦与⾳乐电⼦书报纸的消亡环境保护带薪请假制度英语的消亡 In future, as newspaper fade and change, will politicians therefore burgle their opponents' offices with impunity, and corporate villains whoop as they trample over their victims？Journalism schools and think-tanks, especially in America, are worried about the effect of a crumbling Fourth Estate. Are today's news organizations up to the task of sustaining the informed citizenry on which democracy depends asked a recent report about newspapers from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, a charitable research foundation. Nobody should relish the demise of once-great titles. But the decline of newspapers will not be as harmful to society as some fear. Democracy, remember, has already survived the huge television-led decline in circulation since the 1950s. It has survived as readers have shunned papers and papers have shunned what was in stuffier times thought of as serious news. And it will surely survive the decline to come. That is partly because a few titles that invest in the kind of investigative stories which often benefit society the most are in a good position to survive, as long as their owners do a competent job of adjusting to changing circumstances. Publications like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal should be able to put up the price of their journalism to compensate for advertising revenues lost to the internet——especially as they cater to a more global readership. As with many industries, it is those in the middle——neither highbrow, nor entertainingly populist——that are likeliest to fall by the wayside. The usefulness of the press goes much wider than investigating abuses or even spreading general news; it lies in holding governments to account——trying them in the court of public opinion. The internet has expanded this court. Anyone looking for information has never been better equipped. People no longer have to trust a handful of national papers or, worse, their local city paper. News-aggregation sites such as Google News draw together sources from around the world. The website of Britain's Guardian now has nearly half as many readers in America as it does at home. In addition, a new force of citizen journalists and bloggers is itching to hold politicians to account. The web has opened the closed world of professional editors and reporters to anyone with a keyboard and an internet connection. Several companies have been chastened by amateur postings——of flames erupting from Dell's laptops or of cable TV repairmen asleep on the sofa. Each blogger is capable of bias and slander, but, taken as a group, bloggers offer the searcher after truth boundless material to chew over. Of course, the internet panders to closed minds; but so has much of the press. For hard-news reporting——as opposed to comment——the result of net journalism have admittedly been limited. Most bloggers operate from their armchairs, not the frontline, and citizen journalist tend to stick to local matters. But it is still early days. New online models will spring up as papers retreat. One non-profit group, New , plans to combine the work of amateurs and professionals to produce investigative stories on the internet. Aptly, $10,000 of cash for the project has come from Craig Newmark, of Craigslist, a group of free classified-advertisement websites that has probably done more than anything to destroy newspapers' income. In future, argues Carnegie, some high-quality journalism will also be backed by non-profit organizations. Already, a few respected news organizations sustain themselves that way——including the Guardian, the Christian Science Monitor and National Public Radio. An elite group of serious newspapers available everywhere online, independent journalism backed by charities, thousands of fired-up bloggers and well-informed citizen journalists： there is every sign that Arthur Miller's national conversation will be louder than ever. 将来，随着报纸的消失和变化，政客们会撬窃对⼿的办公室⽽不受惩罚吗？公司恶棍会欢呼着践踏受害者的权益吗？尤其是在美国，各个新闻学院和智囊机构对报业新闻消亡带来的后果忧⼼忡忡。