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1、1 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 1 Say genius and his name immediately comes to mind. Einstein is the closest you get to describing genius, even small kids know him. There is no other personality in the academic world that has even half Einsteins popularity. Einstein and What Music D

2、id for His Genius Anonymous 2 Text 2 There is no genius in the world as respected and as loved as Albert Einstein. His picture with his distinctive hairstyle even became a pop culture icon. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 3 Text 3 Nowhere in the world could we find another academic that r

3、ivals the popularity of rock superstars. His opus E=mc2 would rival any Beatles platinum-record, his Theory of Relativity even shook Newtons gravitational theory off the charts. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 4 Text 4 Kids would love him more if they knew that he loved music. Had he live

4、d later, he could easily Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius pass as the only male member of the Bond electric quartet. Wouldnt it be great to see Einstein jamming alongside these gorgeous girls? Music and Genius 5 Text 5 He once confided that had he not been a scientist, he would have been a

5、 musician. Mostly favoring classical music, Einstein adored Mozart and worshipped Bach. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius Music and Genius 6 Text 6 Life without playing music is inconceivable for me, he said. He also said that he lived his daydreams in music, and I get most joy in life out

6、of music. Einstein, with unclipped moustache and unkempt hair, did actually perform in solo concerts! Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 7 Text Music and Einsteins Early Life 7 There is a little known fact about the great man. Einstein did extremely poorly in school, so poor in fact that his

7、 grade school teachers asked his parents to take him out of school because he was too stupid to learn. Einstein, too stupid to learn! The teachers thought it would be easier for Einsteins parents to make him learn a trade. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 8 Text 8 Instead of heeding their

8、advice, Alberts parents bought him a violin. Einstein actually started playing the violin at the age of six, while his family was still living in Munich. However, he toiled under unimaginative tuition until discovering the joys of Mozarts sonatas at the age of 13. From that point on, although he had

9、 no further lessons, his violin remained his constant companion. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 9 Text Just before his 17th birthday Albert played at a music examination in the cantonal school. The inspector reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of a

10、n adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas”. In addition to his prowess on the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 10 Text 9 Music helped bring out the real genius in our Einstein. Albert Einstein himself admitted that t

11、he Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius reason he was so smart was because he played the violin. One friend, G.J. Withrow, confided that the way Einstein dealt with problems and e q u a t i o n s w a s b y improvising on the violin. Music and Einsteins Creative Work 11 Text His second wife, El

12、sa, gives a rare glimpse of their home life in Berlin. “As a little girl, I fell in love with Albert because he played Mozart so beautifully on the violin,” she once wrote. “He also plays the piano. Music helps him when he is thinking about his theories. He goes to his study, comes back, strikes a f

13、ew chords on the piano, jots something down, returns to his study.” His son Hans Albert Einstein too recalls his father using music as a tool to help his work. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 12 Text He says, “Whenever he felt that he had come to the end of the road or into a difficult si

14、tuation in his work, he would take refuge in music. That would usually resolve all his difficulties. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 13 Text 10 There are studies that show that listening to complex music helps improve the performance of the brain. Some music helps to increase the power of

15、 concentration. It would also be interesting to note that there are kinds of music that would also do the exact opposite effect to the brain. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 14 Text Several studies, revealed that certain music (esp. baroque and classical) such as Bach and Mozart helped st

16、udents score better at tests. However relaxing sounds or silence made them score lower. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 15 Text 11 Today, students, professionals, artists, or practically anyone can make use of brain performance-enhancers like Bach and Mozart. Their music helps to improve

17、a persons focus, memory and IQ. (693 words) Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 16 Text 1. genius (Para. 1.): n. 1) a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic, or who has a very high level of skill, especially in one area Mozart was a great composer, possibly the greatest musical geniu

18、s of all time. 莫扎特是一位作曲家，很可能是有史以 来最伟大的音乐天才。 Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 17 Text 1. genius (Para. 1.): n. 2) great intelligence, skill or artistic ability 从3岁起，他就显示出了在音乐方面的天赋。 From the age of three, he showed signs of genius for music. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 18 Text

19、 2. Say genius and his name immediately comes to mind. (Para. 1) Paraphrase When you mention “genius”, you may immediately think of his name. 提到天才他的名字就会立即浮现在脑海。 Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius Translation 19 Text 3. come/spring to mind (Para. 1): if sth. comes/springs to your mind, you su

20、ddenly remember or think of it When you think of the biggest innovators of the past century, Steve Jobs is inevitably one of the first names that comes to mind. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius 当你想起上个世纪最伟大的 发明家时，乔布斯的名字一 定是最先出现在你脑海中的。 20 Text cross your mind: (of thoughts, etc.) to come int

21、o your mind. Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius It never crossed my mind that she might lose (= I was sure that she would win). 我从未想过 她会输。 Synonym： occur to sb. 21 Text bear/keep sth. in mind: to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter Einste

22、in and What Music Did for His Genius Bearing in mind how young he is, I thought he did really well. 22 Text go over sth. in your mind (also turn sth. over in your mind): to think repeatedly about an event that has happened Einstein and What Music Did for His Genius She kept going over the accident a

23、gain and again in her mind, wishing that she could somehow have prevented it. out of sight, out of mind 眼不见，心为静 great minds think alike 英雄所见略同 23 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 4. personality (Para. 1) n. 1) a person of considerable prominence Jackson doesnt want to damage his reputa

24、tion as a political personality. a TV/sports personality电视/体育名人 24 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 4. personality (Para. 1) 2) the various aspects of a persons character that combine to make them different from other people 尽管你的兄弟姐妹与你共有一些相同的基因，但他 们可能与你个性不同。 Despite sharing some of the

25、 same genes, your siblings may have different personalities from you. personality traits 个性特征 personality cult 个人崇拜 25 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 5. popularity (Para. 1) : n. the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people Soccer has a long way to go be

26、fore it catches up in popularity with football in the U.S. 在美国，英式足球还需经历漫长的路程才能像足 球那么普及。 26 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 5. popularity (Para. 1) : n. the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people 流行音乐在年轻人中广受欢迎。 Popular music enjoys widespread popularity

27、among young people. to win/lose popularity with popularity with/among sb. 赢得/失去某人的喜爱 sb. 受到某人欢迎 27 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 6. distinctive (Para. 2): adj. having a quality or characteristic that makes sth. different and easily noticed One of the most distinctive human character

28、istics is the ability to understand and use symbols. 人类最大的与众不同的特点就是能够理解和使用 符号。 作为一位流行歌手和曲作家，她给这个舞台带来了 一种独特的声音。 As a pop singer and songwriter, she brings to the stage a distinctive voice. 28 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 7. icon (Para. 2): n. 1) a famous person or thing that people

29、admire and see as a symbol of a particular idea, way of life, etc. Mahatma Gandhi is regarded as an icon of peace and humanity. 圣雄甘地被视为和平与人道的标志 。 29 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 7. icon (Para. 2): n. 1) a famous person or thing that people admire and see as a symbol of a particular

30、 idea, way of life, etc. Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are still icons for many young people. 玛丽莲 梦露和詹姆斯 迪恩仍是许多年轻人的偶 像。 30 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 7. icon (Para. 2): n. 2) a small symbol on a computer or smartphone screen that represents a program or a file 点击上面的图标可听到全文。 Click

31、 on the icon above to hear the full story. 31 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 8. His picture with his distinctive hairstyle even became a pop culture icon. (Para.2) Paraphrase The picture of Einstein with his special and unique hairstyle was regarded as the holy representation of pop

32、culture. 他那留着与众不同的发型的照片甚至成 为一种流行文化的标志。 Translation 32 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 9. rival (Para. 3): v. to be as good, impressive, etc. as sb./sth. else Environmentalists have expressed concerns about the plans to build a canal to rival that of Panama. 对于要建一条可与巴拿马运 河媲美的运河的计划，环保 主

33、义者表达了关注。 我们谁都比不上他的力气。 None of us could rival him in strength. 33 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 10. his Theory of Relativity even shook Newtons gravitational theory off the charts. (Para. 3) Paraphrase Einsteins Theory of Relativity even moved Newtons gravitational theory from its le

34、ading position. 而他的相对论甚至撼动了牛顿的万有引力理论的 地位。 Translation 34 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius the charts: a list, produced each week, of the songs or albums that have sold the most copies or been downloaded the most Her new album went straight into the charts at number 1. 她的新专辑直接进入了排行榜首位。

35、to top the charts (= to be the song or album that has sold more copies than all the others) 位居排行榜榜首 35 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius chart: n. a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams, lists of figures, etc 气象图 a weather chart 36 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His

36、 Genius a sales chart (= showing the level of a companys sales) 销售图 销售图表明在过去几个月里销售量急剧下降。 The sales chart shows a sharp decline in the past few months. 37 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 11. Had he lived later, he could easily pass as the only male member of the Bond electric quartet.

37、(Para. 4) Paraphrase If Einstein had lived at a later time, he would most probably be qualified as the only male member of the female classical string quartet playing band the Bond. 38 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 如果他能活在稍微后来 的年代，他将很容易被 人们当做古典辣妹电声 弦乐四重奏乐队的唯一 男性成员。 Translation 11. Ha

38、d he lived later, he could easily pass as the only male member of the Bond electric quartet. (Para. 4) 39 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 12. pass as/for sb./sth.: to be accepted as sb./sth. With the right beard and clothes he could pass as an Arab. 戴上合适的胡须，穿上合适的衣服，他可以被当 作一个阿拉伯人。 40 T

39、extEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 12. pass as/for sb./sth.: to be accepted as sb./sth. 她们看上去很相像,人们常常把她们看做同胞姐妹。 They look so much alike that they often pass for sisters. 41 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 13. gorgeous (Para. 4): adj. very beautiful and attractive; giving pl

40、easure and enjoyment All they knew was that they could buy a gorgeous house there for only thirty thousand dollars, and that was good enough. 42 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 13. gorgeous (Para. 4): adj. very beautiful and attractive; giving pleasure and enjoyment There were stars i

41、n the sky and a gorgeous white moon. 天上有星星和一轮皎洁的明月。 43 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 14. classical (Para. 5): adj. relating to music that is considered to be important and serious and that has a value that continues for a long time This city is a perfect combination of classical and

42、 modern beauty. 这座城市是古典美与现代美的完美融合。 relating to music that is considered to be important and serious and that has a value that continues for a long time 44 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 14. classical (Para. 5): adj. traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and app

43、ealing to critical interest and developed musical taste Music from the baroque, classical, and romantic period is performed during the festival, as well as more modern pieces. 音乐节上演奏了巴洛克式的，古典的和浪漫时期 的音乐，其中也不乏现代作品。 45 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 15. adore (Para. 5): v. to love inten

44、sely I adore Rome, and I have always had a great interest in archaeology. 我非常喜欢罗马，并且我一 直对考古学怀有浓厚的兴趣。 她一直就是一个热心和充满爱心的人培育和热 爱动物，受到大家的喜爱。 She had always been a warm, loving person nurturing, passionate about animals, and adored by everyone. 46 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 16. worship

45、(Para. 5): v. to love and admire sb. very much, especially so much that you cannot see their faults Religious believers worship gods, and people can worship other people and things too. 宗教信徒崇拜神，人们也可以崇拜其他人和物。 n. 1) a strong feeling of love and respect for sb. / sth. Blind worship of this idol must be

46、 ended. 对这个偶像的盲目崇拜应该结束了。 47 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 2) the practice of showing respect for God or a god, by saying prayers, singing with others, etc.; a ceremony for this 常规的礼拜 仪式将于10点30分在教堂举行。 The regular worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Translation 4

47、8 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius love，adore，worship 这些动词都有“喜欢、喜爱、 爱慕”之意。 love: to have very strong feelings of affection for sb. 表示强烈的喜欢，而且含依恋之情，因此多用 于能激起深厚情感的人或物 They love each other and want to spend their lives together. 他们彼此相爱，希望共度一生。 49 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Ge

48、nius love，adore，worship 这些动词都有“喜欢、喜爱、 爱慕”之意。 adore: to love sb. very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way, or to like sth. very much 指非常喜爱， 有崇拜、爱慕之意，带有强 烈的感情色彩 His students absolutely adore him for his noble character. 他的学生因他的高贵品质而敬爱他。 50 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius l

49、ove，adore，worship 这些动词都有“喜欢、喜爱、 爱慕”之意。 worship: to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god 敬奉，崇 拜，信仰（上帝或神） In the various regions of the country, people worship different gods and observe different religious festivals. 在这个国家的不同地区，人们敬奉不同的神灵， 并庆祝不同的宗教节日。 51 TextEinstei

50、n and What Music Did for His Genius 17. learn a trade (Para. 7): to train for a certain job They may learn a trade or technical skill at a vocational or a technical school. 他们可在职业学校或技校学手艺或技能。 trade: n. 1) a particular business or industry the building/catering/tourist trade 建筑饮食服务旅游行业 52 TextEinstei

51、n and What Music Did for His Genius 17. learn a trade (Para. 7): to train for a certain job 2) a job, especially one that involves working with your hands and that requires special training and skills 他的职业是程序员。 He is a programmer by trade. 3) the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods

52、 or services between people or countries international/foreign trade 国际/对外贸易 53 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 18. shine (Para. 8): v. 1) to be very good at sth. The lead actress really shines in her role as Lady Macbeth. 女主角扮演的麦克白夫人这一角色演得非常出色。 她为我们树立了一个为科学献身的光辉榜样。 She has set a shin

53、ing example of devotion to the scientific cause. 54 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 18. shine (Para. 8): v. 2) to produce or reflect light; to be bright The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. 她的眼睛闪现出激动的神情。 Her eyes were shining with excitement. 55 TextEinstein and What Music Did f

54、or His Genius 19. in addition to (Para. 8): used when you want to mention another person or thing after sth. else Practice can be very useful, and is highly recommended because in addition to building confidence, it also tends to improve quality. 实践非常有益，也是人们极力推荐的，因为它不 仅可以树立信心，也可以提高自身素养。 56 TextEinst

55、ein and What Music Did for His Genius 19. in addition to (Para. 8): used when you want to mention another person or thing after sth. else 除了在北京拥有一套公寓外，他在郊区还有一套别 墅。 In addition to his flat in Beijing, he has a villa in the suburb. 57 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 20. improvise (Para.

56、 8): v. to invent music, the words in a play, a statement, etc. while you are playing or speaking, instead of planning it in advance He improvised on the melody. 她没有准备演讲，所以突然之间她只得即兴讲几句。 She hadnt prepared a speech so she suddenly had to improvise. an improvised speech 即兴演讲 58 TextEinstein and What M

57、usic Did for His Genius 21. The inspector reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of an adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas”. In addition to his prowess on the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise. (Para.8) The teacher respo

58、nsible for the examination recalled that a student named Einstein played an adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas so well that the audience were deeply impressed by his performance. Besides his outstanding skill in playing violin, he had also shown a great inventive power in his playing of the pi

59、ano. Paraphrase 59 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius 考官报料说：“一个叫爱因斯坦的学生在贝多芬的奏 鸣曲中的一节慢板乐章中大放异彩。”除了他在小提 琴上表现出来的非凡才能，他还喜欢弹钢琴，尤其是 即兴演奏。 Translation 21. The inspector reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of an adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas”. I

60、n addition to his prowess on the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise. (Para.8) 60 TextEinstein and What Music Did for His Genius This sentence tells us that Einstein loved music and his music gift is also amazing. It shows two aspects of Einsteins musical talent.