Introduction
Modern English is different from the English our eldership leant from textbooks. They are largely identical with minor differences, but what is the difference? The simple and convenient way to get the answer is to search for it in news media such as newspaper. So it is obvious that English news will not only facilitate the study of all kinds of styles and manners in modern English, but also help us acquire more knowledge. This paper discusses and analyzes the main features of diction in English news texts. The paper illustrates these features of wording in English news texts, and explains the reasons for their common appearance and points out their functions.
1. Derivation, Reporting Verbs and Models Turn up Properly
Both models and reporting verbs turn up properly, and they can express information makers’ views and attitudes.
1.1 Diction of Derivation is Various
It is always clearly stated and pointed out where the news comes from. That
is because the news reporters know well that the readers attach great importance to the derivation of the news. Therefore, the news reporters often explain not only the fact but also the comment, ideas and attitudes specifically in order to show how true, objective and credible the reports are and that the news is without personal attitudes.
For instance,
WASHINGTON，JULY 8 （UPI）--CNN hopes to feature Asia more prominently in its news programs in order to share in Japan’s estimated $50 billion in advertising revenue this year，according to NEWSWEEK．
BEIJING， AUG． 19 （Reuter）The president's visit has turned a new page in relations between the two countries，mass media here say．
LONDON，OCT． 20（Reuter via Xinhua） London Markets closed mixed on profit taking after a higher opening in fairly active trading，it was announced here．
