Unit 2 Thinking out of the box 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选修第三册

B10U2 Thinking out of the box 1. What does the quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe mean? Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The quote is intended to encourage people to actively be creative, and not to be afraid of difficulties or failures. These difficulties and failures will contribute to our final success. 2. What qualities do you think creative people share? I think creative people are open-minded and curious about the world around them. They are also flexible and can easily adapt to situations. They are not afraid to take risks and permit themselves to make mistakes. Also, they are independent in the way they think and do things. 3. How can you apply creative thinking in your study? As students, we can apply creative thinking in our study by keeping an open mind, being curious and engaging in exploration. In this way, thinking creatively would become a habit which could help us find creative solutions to study problems. Reading Introduction Para. 1: Einstein’s thought experiment played an important role in the development of his special theory of relativity. Conclusion Para.4: Thought experiments have contributed to the development of scientific theories. Para. 6: Para. 2: Para. 3: 1. Read the website article and finish A1 on Page 18. Para. 5: Thought experiments are defined as experiments carried out in the imagination. Thought experiments have a long history and are used in many areas. Thought experiments can stimulate debate and lead to a more thorough understanding of the topic in question. Participating in thought experiments can help us stretch our minds. Main Body 2. Read the website article again and finish A2 on Page 18. (1) Why is it sometimes impossible to carry out experiments in the real world? Due to physical, ethical or financial limitations. (2) In what areas are thought experiments regularly used today? They are regularly used i