1 Many people regard Albert Einstein (1879-1955) as a genius. His attempt to explain the workings of the universe led to the development of nuclear energy.
2 Einstein used to say that the only gift he had was curiosity, but this story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour.
3 As a young man with a growing reputation, Einstein received many invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trips his driver was always the same — a man called Hans. Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
4 One evening, on their way to a distant university, Einstein said, “I wish I didn’t have to give my lecture tonight, Hans. I’m so tired, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”
5 “You don’t have to give the lecture,” said Hans. “I can give it for you. I’ve listened to your lecture so many times that I’ve learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
6 Einstein agreed with Hans, so they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to a platform, where he stood surrounded by professors and students. Einstein took a seat in the audience, listened to Hans give his lecture perfectly, and joined in the applause at the end.
7 However, before Hans left the platform, a professor shouted from the audience, “I’d like to ask you a difficult question”; He then asked a question so complex that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
8 Einstein thought, “Oh no! Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s not a difficult question. In fact, it’s so easy that even my driver knows how to answer it. Hans, please...”
9 Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.
10 They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No, my friend,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
“...Einstein agreed with Hans, so they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to a platform, where he stood surrounded by professors and students. Einstein took a seat in the audience, listened to Hans give his lecture perfectly, and joined in the applause at the end...”
在“perfectly”的教学中，教师可通过一系列问题，引导学生应用电子辞典解决问题，找到答案。
T: What’s the adjective of “perfectly”?
S: “Perfect”.
T: What’s the noun of “perfect”?
S: “Perfection”. (查阅“英汉双解词典”)（见图一）
T: Pay attention to the pronunciation of this word.
S: （通过词典的“发音功能”纠正自己的读音）（见图二）
T: How do we say “追求完美” in English?
S: Look for perfection.
S: Seek perfection. （通过“搭配词典”的查寻能很快找到所需的动词搭配）
T: What about “达到完美”?
S: Achieve perfection. （还是在“搭配词典”中锁定答案）
T: What is the verb of “perfection”?
S: “Perfect”.
T: Yes. The spelling is the same as the adjective form, but the pronunciation is a little different. Can you figure it out by yourselves?
