Unit 1 The Art of Creative Thinking1.Understanding the text2.Mastery of some language points3.Have a general idea of creative thinking and creativity4.Knowing what practical creative thinkers should do and the characteristicsfor each of the four types of creativity5.Mastery of the reading skill: Newspapers and Headlines1.Better understanding of the text2. Mastery of some language points3. Insights and tips for practical creative thinkers should do and thecharacteristics for each of the four types of creativity1. The elements of creation2. The main difference between more creative minds and less creative minds3. AnalogyAbout two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the passage itself.Total class hours: three periods1. AuthorProfessor John Adair (born 18 May 1934) is a British academic who is a leadership theorist and author of more than forty books on business, military and other leadership.2. Introduction of creative thinking and AnalogyCreativity: Bringing into existence an idea that is new to youInnovation: The practical application of creative ideasCreative Thinking: An innate talent that you were born with and a set of skills that can be learned, developed, and utilized in daily problem solving.Analogy: (类比）It is a form of comparison, but unlike simile or metaphor which usually uses comparison on one point of resemblance, analogy draws a parallel betweentwo unlike things that have several common qualities or points of resemblance.3. Text analysis and follow-up exercisesRead the article in 25 minutes and finish all the exercises of it.Find out the definition of “creative thinking” according to the author.Find out the mind idea of each part.4. Structure of the TextPara. 1: Conclusion Creative thinking is essential.Para. 2-5: Human CreativityPara. 2: A story of Henry FordPara. 3: The elements of creationPara. 4: We do not form new ideas out of nothing. Only the creativeminds can see possibilities in them or connections among them.Para. 5: Your task as a creative thinker is to combine ideas orelements that are already exist.Para. 6-8: Using AnalogyPara. 6: Put yourself into the shoes of an inventor.Para. 7: You can use an analogy from nature to reach your model.Para. 8: You can applie the existing models to all creative thinking.Para. 9-12: Widen Your Span of RelevancePara. 9: A story of Jethro Tull.Para. 10: inventors may have knowledge in more than one field.Para. 11: Too much knowledge may be a disadvantage.Para. 12: A larger potion of the truth arises from the seemingly irrelevant Para. 13-17: CuriosityPara. 13: Never lose a holy curiosity.Para. 14: Such curiosity is, or should be, the appetite of the intellect.Para. 15: True curiosity is simply the eager desire to learn and know.Para. 16: We do have to be selective in our society.Para. 17: In creative thinking, curiosity is a way of learning somethingnew.Para. 18-22: Chance favors only the prepared mindPara. 18: A story about the float process invented by Sir AlastairPilkington.Para. 19: Examples of other inventions which have been the result ofsuch unexpected or chance occurrences.Para. 20: The example of Charles Goodyear’s discovery of thevulcanization of rubber in 1839Para. 21: According to Charles Goodyear, the scientific discoveriesare the result of the closet application and observation.Para. 22: In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind. 5. Language Points1.be lost in …a. Completely involved or absorbed; rapt: lost in thought.b. Bewildered or confused:I'm lost. Can you start over?2. Disinterested vs uninterested : fairly vs not interested3. -free : without a particular thingDistortion-free Duty-free shop Fat-free food Admission free showCarefree6. Reading skills: newspaper and headlinesNewspaper: along with reporting the news, instruct, entertain, and give opinions.Separate sections: world news, national and local news, sports, business, entertainment, opinions, comics, classified ads, etc.Two types of headline:1. Sentence headlinesPolice rescue 12 divers as launch sinks off Phi PhiPen manufacturers still see good future for luxury pens2. Phrase headlinesHeroism and cowardice at the “Top of the World”Reward for tracing suspectThe grammar of sentence headlinesusing the present tenseOmitting unimportant words, such as articles (“a” and “the”) , “and”, andthe verb “to be” wherever possible.Refer to the future with infinitives.7. Assignment: Unusual AnalogiesForm groups of about 4 students each. Each group develops as many clever or unusual analogies as you can.For example: Going to school is like riding an elevator-some days you're up, some days you're down, and some days you get the shaft (to be treated badly or unfairly).Unit 2 English Reserve and Politeness6.Understanding the text7.Mastery of some language points8..Have a general idea of the character of the British people, the Americanpeople and the Chinese people9.Knowing the difference among the British culture, the American cultureand the Chinese culture10.Mastery of the reading skill: Understanding Headline Vocabulary1.Better understanding of the text2. Mastery of some language points3. The different character of the British people, the American people and theChinese people1.The different character of the British people, the American people and the Chinese people2.Cultural differencesAbout two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the passage itself.Total class hours: three periods1. Title:●reserve —self-restraint in expression; reticence 保守；慎言,在表达上的自我约束；沉默寡言●polite —(1) marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance ofaccepted social usage 有礼貌的,以为他人着想、圆滑和遵守被接受的社会规范为特征的或表现出这些特点的(2) refined; elegant 教养的；文雅的----The title means the British reticence and politeness2.Related InformationGeneral Knowledge on Great Britain#Language The UK is where the English language developed. There are more people using English as their first language in the UK than in any other country except the US (the countries with the most English speakers are the US: 230 million, the UK: 60 million, Canada: 20 million, Australia: 15 million, Ireland/New Zealand/South Africa: 3 million). British English is easily understood in many parts of the world. Many people like British accents, although it can take some time for a foreigner to get used to some of the regional varieties. For details, see: English.#HeritageBritain has an interesting history and is good at preserving its traditions and old buildings and gardens. There are many museums and art galleries.#CultureNote that there are good and bad sides to each characteristic, and there are many exceptions to these stereotypes.Diversity: There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world.Tolerance: British people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs.Freedom: People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want. Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time.Humour: British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking.Cautiousness:People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced, partly to avoid any possible embarrassment.Creativity:Individual ideas are encouraged. Arts and music are creative. British people are often not so good at working as a group.Modesty:People are quite modest. They do not like to complain directly: life is peaceful, but when there is poor service it is not challenged and changed.3.Structure of the TextPart I (Para. 1-2) — “Reserve” is one of the best-known qualities of the British people.Part II (Para. 3 ) — The British tend to be modest.Part III (Para. 4) — Humor is highly prized in Britain.Para. IV (Para. 5) — Sportsmanship is an English ideal.Part V (Para. 6 to the end) — Politeness is another feature in Britainnguage Points1. compartment — one of the parts or spaces into which an area is subdivided.火车中的小房间; 舱，室；(分隔)间，箱，格，层2. restrained — not emotional拘谨的3. ill-bred — adj. badly-behaved, not very well educated没有教养的, 没有礼貌的, 粗野的4. generosity —liberality in giving or willingness to give 大方，慷慨(给予的)5. hospitality — cordial and generous reception of or disposition toward guests好客6. barrier — something immaterial that obstructs or impedes 非物质的妨碍或阻碍物Intolerance is a barrier to understanding. 偏狭是理解的一大障碍7. indifference —the state or quality of being indifferent 冷淡的态度或性质8. irritating — irritable惹人生气的; 使人不愉快的9. embarrassment — the act or an instance of embarrassing 困窘的事(动作或事件); the state of being embarrassed 处于困窘的状态10. malicious —adj. having the nature of or resulting from malice; deliberately harmful; spiteful 恶意的,具有恶毒的本性的或由恶意而产生的；蓄意要伤害别人的；怨恨的：malicious gossip 用意歹毒的流言蜚语11. cripple — one that is partially disabled or unable to use a limb or limbs 伤残人，伤残动物，跛子肢体部分伤残者或无法使用四肢者：cannot race a horse that is a cripple.不能用一匹跛足的马进行赛马12. sportsmanship — conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy, striving spirit, and grace in losing.运动员精神(适合参与运动的行为或态度，特别是公平竞争、礼貌谦逊、奋斗精神、胜不骄败不馁运动家精神)13. live up to — put into practice实践, 做到, 真正做到，生活得无愧于We will live up to what our parents expect of us.我们决不辜负父母亲对我们的期望。
