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1、The Million Pound Bank Note 百万英镑百万英镑Imagine that somebody gives you a large sum of money to spend as you like. What would you do with it? Lead-in help the poorbuy a big flatrun a businessspend them on food and clothingshare with friendsplan a tripdo some science researchBackground knowledge about Ma
2、rk Twain and his play .Do you know who he is?Im Mark Twain. How much do you know about me? Real nameMeaning of pen nameBirth dateBirthplaceWhere he grew upFamous storiesFill in the basic information about Mark Twain:Hannibal, Missouri (along the Mississippi River)Samuel Langhorne ClemensThe Adventur
3、es of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnNov. 30th, 1835The water is 2 fathoms deep.Florida Americas best known literary figure(人物)(人物)Americas short story writer novelistLiterary giant(文豪)(文豪)Do you know any evaluation(评价评价) given to him?Humorist(幽默作家)(幽默作家) public speakerDo you know any
4、of his works? Can you name any of them?His famous worksHis famous worksThe 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险记弗恩历险记 Life on the Mississippi密西西比河上的生活密西西比河上的生活 Running for Governor竞选州长竞选州长Scanning l Time _l Place _l Characters: 1) Henry Adams 2) Roder
5、ick 3) Oliver 4) ServantThe summer of 1903 London About a month agoHenry was _ out of the bay;Towards nightfallHenry found himself _ out to sea by a strong wind.The next morningHenry was _ by a ship.ThenHenry arrived in _ by working on the ship as an unpaid hand.sailingcarriedspottedLondonRead Act o
6、ne again, then fill in the following form.NowHenry was _ in London and wandering in the streets.Just at that timeRoderick _ him and asked him to step in.FinallyRoderick gave Henry a _ (with money in it.)lostcalledletterCareful-reading1.What is the text maily about? A.The story of Henry. B.The story
7、about the wealthy brothers. C.How Henry got the letter . D.How the million pound note came out. 2.What is the style of this text?A.narration B.an exposition(说明文)C. An argumentation D. a drama(戏剧)3.By saying “What luck!” Oliver was happy that to meet their bet. A. Henry was pennilessB. he himself was
8、 rich while Henry notC. Henry was not EnglishD. Henry was an American4. Which of the following is not true according to the text? A.Henry was a mineworker before.B.Henry had planned to come to England.C.Henry was a hard-working young man.D.Henry wouldt open the letter until 2 oclock.5. Which is the
9、correct order of the following events? a.Henry went to the American embassy to seek help.b. Henry was spotted by a ship.c. Henry was sailing out of the bay.d. Henry earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.e. Henry was wandering on the pavement in London.f. Henry was brought to England. A. e
10、c b f d a B. c b d f a e C. c b f d a e D.c b e f d ePost-readingDiscuss the questions in groups:1.Why do you think that the brothers chose Henry for their bet? 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 hones
11、t because he asked for a job and not charity.Discussion:1. It is my first trip here.2. Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money) 3. Well, I cant say that I have any plans. 4. I dont want your charity. I just want an honest job.honesthard-workingdirectTask :Task . What characteristics of Henry ? 1.
12、 I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.2. Could you offer me some kind of work here?3. I dont want your charity, I just want an honest job.hard-workinghonestdirect1. Well, it may seem luck to you but not to me.2.If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I dont think its very funny. 3.Now
13、, if youll excuse me, I think Ill be on my way.hard-workinghonestdirectWhat do you think will happen to Henry?Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble? PredictionHenry went to a restaurant to enjoy a meal.WaiterHostessOwnerWhose behavior changes the most during this scene? HenryHenryThe o
14、wnerThe ownerBefore showing the large noteHe had a good meal and waited an unexpected result He treated Henry coldly, impatiently and rudelyAfter showing the large noteHe enjoyed a free meal and could further do the same without any limitationHe treated Henry warmly, gratefully and respectfullyThe o
15、wner is snobbish and impressed by how much money somebody has.The Changes of The Owners Behavior What kind of person is the owner? We shouldnt judge people by appearance. What can we learn from this story?The writer mocked the phenomenon- _Worship”Money If youre penniless, people dont really want to
16、 know you, let alone help you; but if you have money then people will bend over backwards for you, even making it their business to seek you out.Money Worship Reflect upon the mad irony that people are willing to do things for free in order to flatter to those who have money, rather than for those w
17、ho actually need their charity. Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy a bed, but not sleep. Money can buy a clock, but not time. Money can buy a book, but not knowledge. Money can buy you a position, but not respect. Money can buy you medicine, but not health. Money can buy a friend,
18、but not love. Money can buy you blood, but not life. Homework1.Retell the story according to the timelineAbout a month agotowards nightfallthe next morning lastly -Now -Just at that time-To Henrys surprise2.Find out the useful expressions of the text. Summary of the Million Pound Bank-Note Henry, a San Francisco businessman is rescued at sea by a British ship that takes him to London where he finds himself without money, friends or the hope of finding a good job. Hungry and alone, he walks the streets of the city when unexpectedly he is asked to a large and grand house. Two rich brothers, R
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