大学英语 Unit 培训教案.pptVIP

Unit 4 Imagination and Creativity Warm-up I: Brainstorming What words will occur to you whenever the name “Albert Einstein” is mentioned? Write down as many words and phrases as possible. scientist; superthinker; Nobel Prize winner; theorist; physicist; slow starter; Theory of Relativity; E=mc2; law of the photoelectric effect …; knowledgeable; imaginative; creative; stubborn; humorous … Warm-up II: Listening Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks. Warm-up III: A Quiz Answer the following questions in a fun quiz to test how far your imagination stretches. Give each item in the quiz a number from 1 to 3, then add up all your numbers. 1= rarely 2= sometimes 3= often 1. I can tell a white lie (善意的谎言) without becoming flustered. 2. I cry at the movies. 3. I can visualize patterns and images in clouds, mountains, wallpaper patterns, etc. 4. I get ideas that I think would make a good movie or book. 5. When I retell a story, I tend to embellish(润色) it somewhat in order to make it more interesting. 6. I vividly imagine extreme life situations, such as being stranded on a deserted island, or winning the lottery. 7. I worry about a possible accident when someone who is usually punctual is very late. 8. I enjoy abstract art. 9. I like to read fiction or stories about the supernatural. 10. When I awake from a vivid dream it takes me a few seconds to return to reality. The interpretation of your quiz score is: score＜16: You’re a concrete thinker based on reality. While it is not impossible for you to imagine situations, you prefer a practical, realistic approach to life. You would benefit from stretching your imagination. 16≤score＜24: You have an average level of imagination. A balance between practicality and creativity allows you to actualize your ideas and see your fantasies take flight. score≥24: You have a very active imagination. It is a powerful force within you, but be careful to keep it somewhat in check to avoid becoming impractical. Warm-up IV: