Unit 3 The million pound bank note Reading

课件29张PPT。Unit3The Million Pound Bank-NoteMark TwainWarming upWhat do you know about Mark Twain? Do you know any of his works?Mark Twain:
(1835—1910)The greatest humorist of the 19th century American literature.Hannibal, Missouri (along the Mississippi River)Samuel Langhorne ClemensThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnNov. 30th, 1985The water is 2 fathoms deep.(=12feet)Florida Read the short passage quickly and fill in the chart.* Do you want to know more about
Mark Twain?his masterpieces1876The Adventures of Tom SawyerSummary of The adventures of Tom Sawyer
This is a story about a young boy named Tom Sawyer who is very mischievous 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 Tom’s girlfriend and Injun Joe is the town’s thief and murder. This story takes place in the mid-1800s in a small village in Missouri along the Mississippi River. his masterpieces1881The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnSummary 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 black 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.1. Running for Governorhis short storieshis short stories2. The ￡ 1,000,000 Bank-NoteWhat would you do if somebody gives you a large sum of money to spend as you like?Pre-readingThe Million Pound Bank-NoteCharacters Two rich brothers, Oliver(奥弗利) and Roderick（罗德里克）, have made a secret bet. Roderick believes that a man cannot survive in the city for a month with only a million pound bank-note, but Oliver believes he can. They want to discover who will win the bet.Oliver(奥弗利) and Roderick（罗德里克）Characters Henry Adams
亨利．亚当斯 Henry, an American businessman , is in London and he finds himself without money, friends or the hope of finding a good job. He has nothing but hunger and loneliness. Luckily the two brothers give him something.Fast-readingRead and answerA. Henry walked in London streets.
B. About a month ago, Henry Adams was
sailing out of the bay.
C. The next morning he was spotted by a ship.
D. Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
E. On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.BDCEATask : Put the following events
in correct order:Careful-reading Write“F” if it is a fact. Write “O” if it is an 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. ( )FFOFORead Act one again, then fill in the following form.passage spotted sailed accounted for pavement wandering by accident embassy seek invited wealthy changedWhat do you think of Henry?
Character AnalysisHenry was?Tells the truth to the brothers.
It is my first trip here.
Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money)
Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. honestHenry was?Wants work but not charity.
I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.
Could you offer me some kind of work here?
I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job.Hard-workingHenry was?Well, it may seem luck to you but not to me.
If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be on my way.DirectWhat kind of persons you think Oliver and Roderick are?Post-readingOliver and Roderick:rich (servants and not worrying about giving a stranger a million pound bank-note), mischievous (prepared to bet one
million pounds just for a bit of fun),
good judges of character (they see
Henry is honest and proud)Find out the useful expressions of the text.Complete the exercises1-3 on page 20.Homework