1、Unit 3 Bursting the Magic BubbleProceduresi.Reading skillii.Fast reading iii.Text iv.Translation skillsv.Exercise Bursting the Magic Bubble v An article in the UKs Guardian features an examination of how magic performance tricks audiences.v The idea of magic v unlocking the mysteriesv of consciousne
2、ss is a bit v 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 launch of t
3、he science supplement,Life,in 2003.Authors ProfilevPara 1-6 vPara 7 12vPara 13 22vPara 23 32vPara 33-34Text Paragraph DivisionPara 1-6 Peoples interest in magicFirst,shock;then,wonder,work out how it is performed(Scientists)Psychologists want to study magic/magician,to unlock the mystery of consciou
4、sness1.Wiseman2.Alfred Binet3.Max Dessoir4.Joseph Jastrow Para 1-6 vPeoples interest in magic1.Wisemanthe youngest member of the Magic Circle,thought that magic can be a good subject for psychologists to study2.Alfred Binetinvented the modern IQ test3.Max DessoirRevealed ways magicians created illus
5、ions4.Joseph Jastrow Explaining the mechanics of some tricksThe Magic CircleThe Magic Circlev 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 first.v Now,there are about 150
6、0 members in 41 countries,including Charles,the Prince of Wales.v BACKv The Stanford Binet IQ Testv 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 children and adults aged 2 to 2
7、3.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 child with a mental age of 12 and a chro
8、nological age of 10 would have an IQ of 120(12/10 x 100).v The Stanford-Binet remains a popular assessment tool today,despite going through a number of revisions over the years since its inception.v BACKWords in Para 1-6 vTinge with带有；含有带有；含有vScramble爬行爬行,攀缘攀缘,抢夺抢夺,混乱混乱vRack ones brains绞尽脑汁绞尽脑汁vSurr
9、eal超现实主义的超现实主义的vHoudini霍迪尼，哈利：霍迪尼，哈利：(1874-1926)美国魔术师，以其能从锁链、手铐、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紧身衣及用挂锁锁住的箱子中逃脱而闻名vconjuror魔术师魔术师vdisruption中断中断,分裂分裂,瓦解瓦解,破坏破坏vMap out制订制订vAt a loss迷惑；不解迷惑；不解vin full swing热烈地进行热烈地进行vAlfred Binete心心比奈年龄比奈年龄(指用比奈指用比奈-西蒙智力测验法测定的心理年龄西蒙智力测验法测定的心理年龄)v1.work out-(in the
10、text)to try to understand v Other usages:vThe area can easily be worked out if you know v the length and the breadth.v(计算出，arrive at by calculation)vWe must work out a plan as quickly as we can.v(制定，拟定 devise/draw up)vWe are working out a way to have a cheap ho-liday.v(想出，think out)v2.map out-(in th
11、e text)to describe in detail.vOther usages:vThe staff officers mapped out the area thoroughly.v(在地图上标出，mark out on a map)vWe must map out our program step by step.v(制定，安排，devise/arrange)Para 7-12 How are people deceived by magicians?A.With a high degree of skill and showmanshipB.Explanations C.Examp
12、les A card trickThe magicians dexterityThe coin drop trickAnother trickHow are people deceived by magicians?DexterityAudiences participationMisdirecting attentionDetailed instructionRenaissance of research 1.Wiseman:v “Magic is all about convincing others that the impossible has just happened.And th
13、at deception is achieved with a high degree of skill and showmanship.”v1)The dexterity is important.v2)There is a really detailed instruction onv how to perform magic.v3)The audience is also vital participant in v the deception.v2.All the factors above make the misdirection:“Magicians seem to be abl
14、e to carry out secret actions in front of their audience without being spotted.”v Why people dont perceive those actions?v (Coin drop trick and ball trick)v Because magicians misdirect the audiences attention.v How our minds interpret the world around us?Words in Para 7-12 vShowmanship引起公众注意的技巧；演技引起
15、公众注意的技巧；演技vBlow away强烈影响，征服强烈影响，征服vDexterity灵巧灵巧,机敏机敏vMisdirection指示错误指示错误,写错写错v3.in terms of-(in the text)（from the angle of）vOther usages:vIn terms of natural resources it is one of the poorest countries in western Europe.v(就。来说，as far as.is/are concerned)vCan you evaluate moral behavior in terms
16、of money?v4.blow away-(in the text)to make sb greatly surprised Other usages:vThe wind blew away the clothes that were hanging on the line.v(吹走，move sth away by wind)vThe mist soon blew away and the sun came out again.v(消散，驱散，clear off,dissipate)Kuhns Research Unlocking the mysteries of consciousnes
17、s:v1.Theoretical basis:Magicians are manipulating your consciousness.They are showing you something impossible.v2.Methodology:cigarette trick and eye tracker v3.Results:simply staring at the location of the deception was not enough for people to discover how the trick happened.Para13-22Kuhns Researc
18、h Unlocking the mysteries of consciousness:v4.Conclusion:Misdirection of an audience,therefore,depends on more than just making people look the wrong way-the truly successful magician misdirects attention.BACKWords in Para 13-22 vManipulate操纵操纵vFilter out过滤过滤,滤除滤除vSensory感官的感官的vImpoverish使贫穷使贫穷,使枯竭使
19、枯竭vSleight技巧技巧,手法手法,诡计诡计,熟练熟练vLap(坐时的坐时的)大腿前部大腿前部,膝盖膝盖vSpectator观众观众(指比赛或表演指比赛或表演)vEye tracker眼球跟踪器眼球跟踪器vFixate on使固定使固定,注视注视,凝视凝视,集中集中(眼眼)力力vImpair削弱削弱,损害损害vPsychokinetic心理运动心理运动vSleight of hand戏法戏法,熟练手法熟练手法,花招花招,诡计诡计vStatic shot静态的镜头静态的镜头vvoiceover画外音画外音Para 23-32 Other forms of suggestions1.Guide
20、 peoples eye movements 2.Study the braina.Conduct an experimentb.What to studya.The dorsal lateral prefrontal cortexb.The anterior cingulatec.Result:a split second/the exact moment/the magic spotKuhn s further research v1.Experiment 1:classic metal bending tricks 6Conclusion:Verbal suggestion can al
21、so play a big role in misdirectionv2.Experiment#2:Ball experimentConclusion:facial clues lead to the discovery of tricksv Another interesting idea:some people could be immune（免疫）to some of the effects of magic.Para 23-32Kuhn s further researchv 3.Examination in depth:to look at brain directly.v Aim:
22、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.”BACKWords in Para 23-32 vBe immune to不受影响的；没有反应的：不受影响的；没有反应的：vAutism心心自我中心主义自我中心主义,孤独症孤独症vGauge评估；判断：评估；判断：vMagnetic resona
23、nce imaging machines磁共振成像机磁共振成像机vDorsal背的背的,脊的脊的vlateral横横(向向)的的,侧面的侧面的vprefrontal解解额叶前部的额叶前部的,前额的前额的vcortex(脑或肾的脑或肾的)皮层皮层,皮质皮质vDorsal lateral prefrontal cortexvThe anterior头部附近的头部附近的,前面的：位于前部的，前面的前面的：位于前部的，前面的vcingulate(昆虫腹部昆虫腹部)有色带环绕的有色带环绕的vThe anterior cingulatevincongruous不调和的不调和的,不一致的不一致的vImmed
24、iate environment直觉环境直觉环境va split second瞬间瞬间/the exact moment/the magic spot奇异斑点奇异斑点Para 33-34A gradual understanding of tricks1.Worry(will it lose power?)no,why?2.Benefits for the practitionersWords in Para 33-34 vcome to grips with努力对付；认真谈论努力对付；认真谈论(=get to grips with)vJuggling(=jugglery)欺骗欺骗,杂耍杂耍v
25、Juggler变戏法者变戏法者,行骗者行骗者vPractitioner从业者从业者,开业者开业者vFallible易错的易错的,可能犯错的可能犯错的vGet away with侥幸成功侥幸成功,逃脱处罚逃脱处罚vget away with-(para.34)to cheat without being discoveredvOther usages:vYou wont be able to get away with that story;no one will believe it.v(假造了托辞、谎言等而不被质问或怀疑)vThe thieves got away with the contents of the safe.v(赃把物卷起，偷走steal and escape with.)
