Unit 12 Innovation Lesson 2 Aha Moment 学习任务单-2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Answer Answer Section Task 2 (Host's Introduction): 1. An "aha moment" is a sudden realization or insight that solves a problem. 2. The interview discusses the relationship between "aha moments" and preparation. Task 3 (Part 1): Misunderstanding: by chance Dr. Bond: hard work; prepare deeply; out of nowhere Task 4 (Four Stages): 1. Preparation → 2. Incubation → 3. Illumination → 4. Evaluation Task 5 (Corrections): 1. “Aha moments” do not happen by coincidence. 2. Einstein's theory required years of thought, even if inspired while rocking his baby. 3. Many people experience "aha moments." 4. Hard work increases the chance of "aha moments." Grammar Task 2: 1. “Aha moments seem sudden; however, they require preparation.” 2. “Einstein looked relaxed; in fact, he was deeply focused.” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 北师大版高中英语选择性必修四 Unit 12 Lesson2 Aha Moment学案 Unit 12 Innovations and Discoveries Pre-Listening Activity: Brainstorming Instructions: Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions using the phrases below: to fly into my mind, to occur to me, to have a flash of insight, to happen by coincidence 1. Have you ever experienced an "aha moment" when solving a problem? Describe it. 2. What do you think causes sudden ideas? Is it luck, hard work, or both? While-Listening Activity: Comprehension Task 1: Predict the Meaning Before listening, answer: 1. What do you think an "aha moment" is? 2. How might hard work relate to sudden inspiration? Task 2: Listen to the Host's Introduction Answer the questions: 1. How does the host define an "aha moment"? 2. What topics will the interview cover? Task 3: Listen to Part 1 of the Interview Fill in the blanks: Misunderstanding: Some think an "aha moment" happens ______. Dr. Bond's opinion: Behind a brilliant idea, there's often ______ involved. He/She must ______ before making a discovery. Inspiration doesn't appear ______. Skill Builder: Identifying Contrasts Listen for transition words (instead, in fact, however) and stressed phrases. Example: Dr. Bond says, “It's not magic; ______, it's the result of preparation.” Task 4: Listen to Part 2 of the Interview Complete the Four Stages of the Creative Process: 1. P______ → 2. Incubation → 3. E______ → 4. E______ Write a brief explanation for each stage. Task 5: Correct the Statements Underline and fix the errors: 1. “Aha moments” happen by coincidence. 2. Einstein's theory of relativity came easily while he was rocking his baby. 3. Only a few people have experienced “aha moments.” 4. All hard work leads to “aha moments.” Focus on Language: Polite Requests Task 1: Complete the Talk Builder Use phrases like: Would you mind...? Could you explain...? 1. ______ more about the stages? 2. ______ what “incubation” means? 3. ______ “doing nothing”? 4. ______ I don't understand “elaboration.” Task 2: RolePlay Work in pairs. One student acts as Dr. Bond, the other as the interviewer. Use polite requests to ask about: The role of incubation Examples of evaluation questions Post-Listening Activity: Critical Analysis Group Discussion: 1. Do you agree with Dr. Bond's view that "aha moments" require preparation? Why? 2. Share an example of a reallife "aha moment" (e.g., scientific discovery, personal experience). Grammar Practice: Contrast Markers Task 1: Identify Contrasts Find sentences in the interview that use: however, in fact, instead. Example: “It wasn't luck; ______, it was years of research.” Task 2: Rewrite Sentences Add contrast markers to these sentences: 1. “Aha moments seem sudden. They require preparation.” 2. “Einstein looked relaxed. He was deeply focused.” Writing Task: Reflective Essay Prompt: “Is an ‘aha moment' a gift or a result of hard work?” Use examples from the interview and your own ideas. Structure: Introduction: Define "aha moment" Body: Dr. Bond's arguments + personal examples Conclusion: Your stance Extension Activity: Creative Process Simulation Group Work: 1. Choose a problem (e.g., reducing plastic waste). 2. Apply the four creative stages (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Evaluation). 3. Present your “aha moment” solution to the class. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$