新人教必修三 Unit 3 The million pound bank note-Reading[课件]

1、Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank-note Warming up and Reading I What do you know about Mark Twain? Warming up Mark TwainMark Twain (18351910) The greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature. Also one of the greatest writer in the world. Do you know any of his works? Real name Meaning of

2、 his pen name Birth date Birthplace Place where he grew up His famous stories Read the short passage quickly and fill in the chart. Real name of MT Meaning of his pen name Birth date Birth place Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30th, 1835 Florida Fill in the blanks. river Place where he grew up His

3、 famous stories In Hannibal, Missoouri, along the Mississippi River. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The greatest humorist of the 19th century American literature. Novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876)(汤姆汤姆索亚历险记）索亚历险记） The Prince and the Pauper (1882)(皇子与贫儿皇子与

4、贫儿) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1894)(哈克贝利哈克贝利费恩历险费恩历险 记记) Mark Twain: (18351910) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 汤姆汤姆索亚历险记索亚历险记 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 哈克贝利哈克贝利弗恩历弗恩历 险记险记 Summary of The adventures of Tom Sawyer This is a story about a young boy named Tom Sawyer who is very mischiev

5、ous and likes to go on adventures. He lives with his Aunt Polly and his halfbrother Sid. Tom also had two friends named Joe Harper and Huckleberry Fin. Becky Thatcher is Toms girlfriend and Injun Joe is the towns thief and murder. This story takes place in the mid-1800s in a small village in Missour

6、i along the Mississippi River. Summary of The adventures of Huckleberry Finn Before the novel begins, Huck Finn has led a life of absolute freedom. His parents are either dead or absent and so Huck is not used to following any rules. The most important part of his character is his desire to save a b

7、lack slave, Jim, and free him from slavery. He runs away with Jim whom he sees as a person and not property. They escape down the river giving Huckleberry time to think of the best thing to do. Suppose a rich person gives you a million pound bank- note, what will you do with it? Give the reasons. Di

8、scussion Some new words stare at: look at sb. / sth. for a long time nightfall: the time in the evening when it becomes dark spot: see or notice a person or thing account for: to be the explanation or cause of sth. charity: 施舍施舍 by accident: by chance We are going to study the play “The Million Poun

9、d Bank Note” by Mark Twain. First, lets learn something about play. 戏剧包括哪些要素？戏剧包括哪些要素？ 情感，欲望，争斗，妥协。情感，欲望，争斗，妥协。 什么是戏剧冲突？什么是戏剧冲突？ 戏剧冲突表现在人物性格的冲突上，具戏剧冲突表现在人物性格的冲突上，具 体表现为一系列的动作。体表现为一系列的动作。 Pre-reading 什么是戏剧语言？什么是戏剧语言？ 戏剧语言包括人物语言和舞台说明。舞台说戏剧语言包括人物语言和舞台说明。舞台说 明是写在剧本每一幕的开端，结尾和对话中明是写在剧本每一幕的开端，结尾和对话中 间的说明性的

10、文字，内容包括人物表、时间、间的说明性的文字，内容包括人物表、时间、 地点、服装、道具、布景、以及人物的表情、地点、服装、道具、布景、以及人物的表情、 动作、上下场等，它具有增强舞台气氛，烘动作、上下场等，它具有增强舞台气氛，烘 托人物心情，展示人物性格，推动情节展开托人物心情，展示人物性格，推动情节展开 等多种作用。等多种作用。 Listen to the tape and read the play, and find out the conflict in the play. After that, answer the questions. How many characters ar

11、e there in the scene? Who are they? Characters （人物）：（人物）： Henry Adams: a lost American businessman in London “Roderick” and “Oliver”: two brothers and rich Englishmen Who is the main character? Where does he come from? Henry, the hero of the story, comes from America. When and where did the story ha

12、ppen? Where are the characters in Scene 3? What happened in Scene 3? In London, the summer of 1903. In the old brothers home. The two old brothers gave Henrry a bank note. ACT 1 SCENE 1&2 A brief introduction to the story the bet ACT 1 SCENE 3 The story began Read the play carefully and answer the f

13、ollowing questions: 1. Where does Henry Adams come from? Does he know much about London? 2. What did he do in America? 3. Why is Henry lost in London? How did he get there? 4. How many questions do the brothers ask Henry? What is the brothers concern? 5. Why do the brothers give Henry the letter? 6.

14、 Can you find the examples of polite requests? 7. Can you guess why the brothers do not permit Henry to open the letter until 2 oclock? 1. Where does Henry Adams come from? Does he know much about London? 2. What did he do in America? Henry comes from San Francisco. No, he doesnt know London at all.

15、 He worked for a mining company. 3. Why is Henry lost in London? How did he get there? He was sailing out the bay when he was carried out to sea by a strong wind and was survived by a ship for London. 4. How many questions do the brothers ask Henry? What is the brothers concern? Seven. They want to

16、know whether or not Henry is penniless. 5. Why do the brothers give Henry the letter? It was his first visit to London so nobody knew him. He had no money so he would have to rely on the bank note. They thought he looked honest because he asked for a job and not charity. 6. Can you find the examples

17、 of polite requests? Would you step inside a moment, please? Good morning, sir, would you please come in? Permit me to lead the way, sir. How do you do, Mrer? I wonder, Mr Adams, if youd mind. May we ask what youre doing in this country? Now if youll excuse me Ill (1) Henry wandered in London street

18、s. (2) About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay. (3) The next morning he was spotted by a ship. (4) Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. (5) On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand. Put the following events in correct order. K

19、ey: (2) About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay. (4) Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. (3) The next morning he was spotted by a ship. (5) On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand. (1)Henry wandered in London streets. F (fac

20、t) or O (Opinion) 1). Henry wants to find a job in London.( ) 2). Henry is given an envelope by the two brothers. ( ) 3). Henry is an unlucky young man. ( ) 4). The servant is called James. ( ) 5). Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers. ( ) passage spotted sailed The millio n pound bank n

21、ote Before Henry coming to London A month ago, Henry _ out of the bay. He was carried out to sea by a strong wind and was _ by a ship. He earned his _ by working unpaid, which _ his appearance. accounted for Read Act one again, then fill in the following form. The millio n pound bank note When Henry

22、 coming to London He landed in Britain _. He lost his way, _ on the _. He went to the American _ to _ help. pavement wandering by accident embassyseek The million pound bank note How Henrys luck _ Two _ brothers made a bet. Henry was _ to enter their house. Henry was given the letter with a million

23、pound bank note. invited wealthy changed Henry was an _. One day he had an accident in a _. Luckily he was survived by a ship for _. He arrived in London by earning his passage without pay. American London bay Retell the story by filling the following passage. He was _ in the street in _. To his sur

24、prise an _ thing happened. Two rich brothers gave him a million pound bank-note because they had made a _. incredible ragslost bet What do you think of Henry? Tells the truth to the brothers. It is my first trip here. Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money) Well, I cant say that I have any plans