课堂版Bursting the magic bubble.ppt

1、Unit 3 Bursting the Magic Bubble,Procedures,i. Reading skill ii. Fast reading iii. Text iv. Translation skills v. Exercise,Bursting the Magic Bubble,An article in the UKs Guardian features an examination of how magic performance tricks audiences. The idea of magic unlocking the mysteries of consciou

2、sness is a bit far-fetched.,Alok Aha is a science correspondent at the Guardian. In addition to writing news and comment, he presents the Science Weekly podcast and looks after the Guardians science website. A physics graduate from Imperial College London, he has been at the Guardian since the launc

3、h of the science supplement, Life, in 2003.,Authors Profile,Para 1 - 6 Para 7 12 Para 13 22 Para 23 32 Para 33 - 34,Text Paragraph Division,Para 1 - 6,Peoples interest in magic First, shock; then, wonder, work out how it is performed (Scientists) Psychologists want to study magic/magician, to unlock

4、 the mystery of consciousness 1. Wiseman 2. Alfred Binet 3. Max Dessoir 4. Joseph Jastrow,Para 1 - 6,Peoples interest in magic 1. Wisemanthe youngest member of the Magic Circle ,thought that magic can be a good subject for psychologists to study 2. Alfred Binetinvented the modern IQ test 3. Max Dess

5、oirRevealed ways magicians created illusions 4. Joseph Jastrow Explaining the mechanics of some tricks,The Magic Circle,It is a British organization dedicated to magic. Its headquarters is in London, and professional magicians who want to join need to demonstrate their skills to existing members fir

6、st. Now, there are about 1500 members in 41 countries, including Charles, the Prince of Wales. BACK,The Stanford Binet IQ Test,The Stanford Binet Intelligence Test was invented by Alfred Binet and his colleague Theodore Simon. It is a standardized test that assesses IQ and cognitive abilities in chi

7、ldren and adults aged 2 to 23. It used a single number, known as the intelligence quotient (or IQ), to represent an individuals score on the test. This score was calculated by dividing the test takers mental age by their chronological age, and then multiplying this number by 100. For example, a chil

8、d with a mental age of 12 and a chronological age of 10 would have an IQ of 120 (12 /10 x 100). The Stanford-Binet remains a popular assessment tool today, despite going through a number of revisions over the years since its inception.,BACK,Words in Para 1 - 6,Tinge with带有；含有 Scramble爬行, 攀缘, 抢夺, 混乱

9、Rack ones brains绞尽脑汁 Surreal超现实主义的 Houdini霍迪尼，哈利：(1874-1926) 美国魔术师，以其能从锁链、手铐、紧身衣及用挂锁锁住的箱子中逃脱而闻名 conjuror魔术师 disruption中断, 分裂, 瓦解, 破坏 Map out制订 At a loss迷惑；不解 in full swing热烈地进行 Alfred Binete心比奈年龄(指用比奈-西蒙智力测验法测定的心理年龄),1.work out-(in the text) to try to understand Other usages: The area can easily be

10、worked out if you know the length and the breadth. (计算出，arrive at by calculation) We must work out a plan as quickly as we can. (制定，拟定 devise/draw up) We are working out a way to have a cheap ho- liday. (想出， think out),2.map out -(in the text) to describe in detail. Other usages: The staff officers

11、mapped out the area thoroughly. (在地图上标出，mark out on a map) We must map out our program step by step. (制定，安排，devise/arrange),Para 7 - 12,How are people deceived by magicians? With a high degree of skill and showmanship Explanations Examples A card trick The magicians dexterity The coin drop trick Ano

12、ther trick,Para 7 - 12,How are people deceived by magicians?,Renaissance of research,Wiseman: “Magic is all about convincing others that the impossible has just happened. And that deception is achieved with a high degree of skill and showmanship.” 1) The dexterity is important. 2) There is a really

13、detailed instruction on how to perform magic. 3) The audience is also vital participant in the deception.,2. All the factors above make the misdirection: “Magicians seem to be able to carry out secret actions in front of their audience without being spotted.” Why people dont perceive those actions?

14、(Coin drop trick and ball trick) Because magicians misdirect the audiences attention. How our minds interpret the world around us?,Words in Para 7 - 12,Showmanship引起公众注意的技巧；演技 Blow away强烈影响，征服 Dexterity灵巧, 机敏 Misdirection指示错误, 写错,3.in terms of -(in the text) （from the angle of ） Other usages: In ter

15、ms of natural resources it is one of the poorest countries in western Europe. (就。来说，as far as .is/are concerned) Can you evaluate moral behavior in terms of money?,4.blow away-(in the text) to make sb greatly surprised Other usages: The wind blew away the clothes that were hanging on the line. (吹走，m

16、ove sth away by wind) The mist soon blew away and the sun came out again. (消散，驱散，clear off, dissipate),Kuhns Research Unlocking the mysteries of consciousness:,1. Theoretical basis: Magicians are manipulating your consciousness. They are showing you something impossible. 2. Methodology: cigarette tr

17、ick and eye tracker 3. Results: simply staring at the location of the deception was not enough for people to discover how the trick happened.,Para13 -22,Kuhns Research Unlocking the mysteries of consciousness:,4. Conclusion: Misdirection of an audience, therefore, depends on more than just making pe

18、ople look the wrong way - the truly successful magician misdirects attention.,BACK,Words in Para 13 - 22,Manipulate操纵 Filter out过滤, 滤除 Sensory感官的 Impoverish使贫穷, 使枯竭 Sleight技巧, 手法, 诡计, 熟练 Lap(坐时的)大腿前部, 膝盖 Spectator观众(指比赛或表演) Eye tracker眼球跟踪器 Fixate on使固定, 注视, 凝视, 集中(眼)力 Impair削弱,损害 Psychokinetic心理运动

19、Sleight of hand戏法, 熟练手法, 花招, 诡计 Static shot静态的镜头 voiceover画外音,Para 23 - 32,Other forms of suggestions Guide peoples eye movements Study the brain Conduct an experiment What to study The dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex The anterior cingulate Result: a split second / the exact moment / the magic spot

20、,Kuhn s further research,1. Experiment 1: classic metal bending tricks 6 Conclusion: Verbal suggestion can also play a big role in misdirection 2. Experiment #2: Ball experiment Conclusion: facial clues lead to the discovery of tricks Another interesting idea: some people could be immune（免疫）to some

21、of the effects of magic.,Para 23 - 32,Kuhn s further research,3. Examination in depth: to look at brain directly. Aim: to find the “Magic spot” When youre watching magic, there is just a split second when youre in disbelief and thats what were looking for, that exact moment, he says, “The magic spot.”,BACK,Words in Para 23 - 32,Be immune to不受影响的；没有反应的： Autism心自我中心主义, 孤独症 Gauge评估；判断： Magnetic resonance imaging machines磁共振成像机 Dorsal背的, 脊的 lateral横(向)的, 侧面的 prefrontal解额叶前部的, 前额的 cortex(脑或肾的)皮层, 皮质 Dorsal lateral prefrontal cor