牺牲Translation-山东师范大学外国语学院.PPT

Unit Four   Creativity Preparation Reading-centered activities In-class reading After-class reading Further development Writing and Translation Preparation Task 1 What is creativity Task 2 Creativity and inventions Task 3 Optical Illusion and imagination Task 4 Proverbs and sayings Creativity Creativity is the ability to learn from Nature and to use one’s imagination. Both of these are full of wonders that are most probably incomparable. Task 1 What is creativity Directions: Discuss in groups what is meant by “being creative’’. First, each member writes a definition for it. Then discuss your definitions in your group. Sample “Being creative” means one can think of things that others cannot. “Being creative” means one can solve problems in a simple and original way. “Being creative” means one can think and do things in an unusual way. Sample Being creative is not limited to scientists or artists. Actually, ordinary people also do creative work in their lives. It is carried on all the time by amateur inventors who find new and more convenient ways of doing everyday things. For example, the paper clip was invented by a man who kept losing his paperwork. Thanks to his own invention, he’s now very well organized. Task 2 Creativity and inventions Directions: Discuss with your partner the following list of inventions and describe how they represent creative ways of doing everyday things. In your discussion, you might first consider the things they replaced. A sample description is given below for your reference. Sample The ballpoint pen replaced pen and ink. It is more convenient, easy to carry and often neater. The calculator replaced mental calculations, tables and the abacus. The results are more accurate, the problems can be done more quickly, and complex operations with large sums can be done easily. The light bulb replaced candles, lamps and torches. Electricity can be used at any time of the day or