Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note (福建省宁德地区)

文档属性

名称 Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note (福建省宁德地区)
格式 rar
文件大小 51.0MB
资源类型 教案
版本资源 人教版(新课程标准)
科目 英语
更新时间 2009-03-20 18:04:00

文档简介

课件24张PPT。Unit 3
The Million Pound
Bank-notePeriod 4 Reading II1. 他妈妈是不会允许他晚归的。
His mother wouldn’t permit him to come back late.
2. 他登上飞往巴黎的飞机时偶然被警方认出。
He was spotted by police by accident boarding a plane for Paris.
3. 你曾和你朋友打过赌吗?
Have you made a bet with your friends?
4. 他对他的愚蠢的行为做出的解释实在是
难以置信。
What accounts for his silly behavior is really unbelievable.New wordssteak:
eat like a wolf:
genuine:
reserve:
scream:
fake:
bow:a thick slice of good quality beef 牛排eat food very quicklyreal order or bookgive a long piercing cryfalse, not real鞠躬 Act One, Scene 4 in the restaurant CULTURAL NOTE: Henry asks for a steak “extra thick” for his meal. In
China, steak is generally cut thinly but in America it is appreciated if it is cut thickly and grilled or fried. The advantage of having a steak “extra thick” is that it can be well cooked on the outside but still raw or half raw in the center. 1. What was it in the letter?
A million pound bank-note.
2. Before Henry took the note out of the envelope, did the waiter serve him politely? Why?
No, he didn’t. He served Henry impolitely. Because he thought Henry was a poor man who was not able to pay the meal.3. Did the owner believe that the note was genuine or not? Why?
He was not sure if it was real.
Because Henry was in rags.4. Whose behavior changes the most during this scene?
The owner’s behaviour changes the most because he stops being rude and worrying if Henry can pay for the meal and becomes over-polite offering Henry a free meal.5. What kind of person is the owner of the restaurant?
He is somebody who is only impressed by how much money somebody has.6. Why do you think the owner of the restaurant gave Henry a free meal?
He may be frightened Henry will not come back. He may also worry that Henry will tell his friends about the bad treatment he got at the restaurant and they will not return either. A. frightened B. angry
C. worried D. excitedScene 4 1. What does “it’ll cost a large amount of money” exactly mean?
You are in rags. You can’t afford it.
2. At the sight of the customer’s note, the owner and his waiter got very __.D A. At the beginning of the story.
B. Before they saw the large note.
C. At the end of the story.
D. After they saw the large note. 3. When did the hostess and the waiter change their attitude to the customer?_________D In group of four, play the parts of “Henry, waiter, owner and hostess”. Explanation amount n.
1) 数量,数额
a large amount of work 大量工作
2) 总额, 总数
He could only pay half the amount he owed. 2. Well, we will have to take a chance.
哦,我们要赌一把了。
take a/ the/ chance/ chances
碰运气;冒风险e.g. We decided to take a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors.
我们决定与老天爷赌一把,在户外聚会。
e.g. We mustn’t take chances. We’d better play safe.
我们不要冒险,我们最好求稳。 3. in a rude manner
manner 表“方式,方法”,常用单数;
表“举止,态度”,也用单数;
表“礼貌,礼仪”,常用复数。
He answered in an arrogant manner.
His manner was impolite.
It is bad manners to talk with your
mouth full. 4. scream
give a long piercing cry of fear
(cry) 尖叫
She screamed when she saw the tiger last night.
5. genuine
1) real, not fake or artificial
真的,非伪造的,非人工的 a genuine pearl a genuine note
2) sincere, honest 真诚的,真实的
She seems genuine but I can’t trust her. real
true
actual
genuine 6. issue
1) publish 出版,发行
The Bank of England issued the
million pound notes.
2) come, go or flow out 流出
blood issuing from a wound
7. in rags 衣衫褴褛
rag: odd cloth
He is in rags. 8. indeed
1) in fact 事实上,其实
I don’t mind. Indeed, I am willing to help you.
2) truly, really, certainly
的确,实在的,确实
- Did he finish the work?
- Indeed, he did. 9. as for 至于,关于
You can have a bed, but as for the children, they will have to sleep on the floor.Homework 1. Read and perform the whole play with the help of the scripts in the book.
2. Review what you have learnt in the whole unit.课件16张PPT。GrammarGrammar 1. 名词性从句是由if, whether, that和各种疑问句词where, when等充当连接词所引导的从句, 其功能同名词一样。
2. what与that在引导名词性从句时的区别: what引导名词性从句时在从句中充当句子成分,如主语,宾语,表语,而that则不然,它在句子中只起连接作用。例如:
(1) What you said yesterday is right.
(2) That she is still alive is a puzzle. 3. 宾语从句就是在复合句中作宾语的名词性从句, 通常放在主句谓语动词(及物动词)或介词之后。
(1) 由that 引导的宾语从句(that通常可以省略), 例如:
I heard that he joined the army.(2) 由what, whether (if)引导的宾语从句,例如:
① She did not know what had happened.
② I wonder whether you can change this note for me.4. 否定的转移:若主语谓语动词为think, consider, suppose, believe, expect, guess, imagine等,其后的宾语从句若含有否定意义,一般要把否定词转移到主句谓语上,从句谓语用肯定式。
I don’t think this dress fits you well. (我认为这件衣服不适合你穿。)5. it常可以放在动词think, find, consider, believe, feel, make等后作为形式宾语:it不仅可以作为形式主语,还可以作为形式宾语而真正的宾语-that从句则放在句尾,特别是在带复合宾语的句子中。 We heard it that she would get married next month.6. 表语从句是在复合句中作表语的名词性从句, 放在系动词之后,一般结构是“主语+系动词+表语从句”。可以接表语从句的系动词有be, look, remain, seem等。引导表语从句的that常可省略。另外,常用的还有the reason why … is that … 和It is because …等结构。例如:1). The question is whether we can make
good preparation in such a short time.
2). This is why we can’t get the support of the people.
3). But the fact remains that we are behind the other classes.
4). The reason he is late for school is that he missed the bus.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree. (04)
The road is covered with snow. I can’t understand ____ they insist on going on motor-bike. (04)
The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at _____ I thought was a dangerous speed. (04)wherewhywhatthat4. Along with the letter was his promise ____ he would visit me this coming Christmas. (04)
5. The shopkeeper did not want to sell for ____ he thought was not enough. (05)
6. I have always been honest and straightforward, and it doesn’t matter ________I’m talking to. (04)whatwhoever7. Parents are taught to understand ____ important education is to their children’s future. (04)
8. These wild flowers are so special I would do ________ I can to save them. (00)
9. I read about it in some book or other, does is matter _______ it was? (01)howwhateverwhich10. A modern city has been set up in _____ was a wasteland ten years ago. (04)
11. Some researchers believe that there is no doubt ____ a cure for AIDS will be found.
12. The way he did it was different from _____ we were used to. (05)whatthatwhat13. Mary wrote an article on ____ the team had failed to win the game. (05)
14. The poor young man is ready to accept _________ help he can get. (05)
15. Elephants have their own way to tell the shape of an object and _______ it is rough or smooth. (05)whywhateverwhetherHe said the text was very important and we should learn it by heart.
2. My worry is that he can get there on time.
3. The reason why he failed was because he hadn’t studied hard.
4. What we need are time.
5. Here are two books. You can take whatever you want.isthatwhetherthatwhicheverHomework 1. Recite the key sentences on the grammar-noun clauses as the object and predicative.
2. Preview the third period.课件23张PPT。Answer key for Exercise 1 on page 20fault
permit
author
seek
envelope
birthplacebusinessman
adventure
patience
scene
pavement
novelLearning about LanguageAnswer key for Exercise 2 on page 20A. walk slowly without a clear directionB. stop paying attentionA. an arrangement what the bank keeps your moneyB. what you ownB. something that is wrong with a machineA. make a mistake and be blamed for itA. particular place or areaB. a small mark on somethingC. findA. long narrow area with walls on both sidesB. fareC. movement of people or cars along a roadbring up go ahead account for by accident on the contrary to be honest1. Yesterday when I was wandering on the pavement near a park, I met an old neighbour __________. He was so happy to see me again and he talked a lot about my grandparents who ________ me ____. ___________ , I didn’t want him to ________ with his story. It wasn’t because I had no________ to listen to him, but because it was still very painful for me to think about my dear grandma who died five years ago.by accidentbroughtupTo be honestgo headpatience2. He was such a stubborn businessman that he didn’t_______ anybody to disagree with him. He thought his marketing plan was perfect, but_______________, it was not and it failed. Obviously, it was his_____ because he did not listen to other people’s advice. His attitude_____________ his loss.permiton the contraryfaultaccounted forUsing words and Expressionsindeed stare in rags unbelievable amount rude
Genuine seek as for on the contrary patience This afternoon a man dressed_______ came into the shop. We all _______ at him doubtfully when he said he wanted a new coat. I took him downstairs and showed him a cheap coat which would cost him only a small________ of money. I thought he might be a bit upset about the price, but_______________, he did not seem to care about it at all. I didn’t mean to be_____ but I have no________ with customers who can’t decide. in ragsstaredamounton the contraryrudepatienceSo I persuaded him to buy it. Then the most ___________ thing happened to me – he handed me a million pound bank note. I did not know whether it was_________ or not, so I _______ out my boss to ask his advice. He told me that I had ________ made a serious mistake by judging this man by his clothes. My boss looked very angry and told me to find the best coat for the man immediately. I have never seen him so kind to anybody else like that before. ______ me, I felt terrible for the rest of the day!unbelievablegenuinesoughtindeedAs forto be honest
to be fair
to be sure
to be exactUsed when adding something after criticizing someone
Used when you tell someone what you really think
Used to express what you are saying is exact
Used to admit something is true before saying the oppositeHow long has she worked in your company?
For many years. Well, nice____________.
Do you know that man stole my purse and then lied about it?
Well,_____________, I’ve never liked him very much.to be exactto be honestIt must have been a tiring experience to travel to your mother’s village last week. I hear that there is no rail way station there.
It was difficult,__________, but we got there by bus in the end.
Is Sarah coming?
No. She should have let us know earlier, but__________ she has been very busy recently.to be sureto be fair事实上,当他进入办公室时是偶然被保安发现的。(spot; by accident)
地面在摇晃着,人们尖叫起来,“地震了!”(scream)
威廉向那位女士鞠了一躬,送给她一个盒子,里面是一枚漂亮的真钻戒指。(bow; genuine)
As a matter of fact, he was spotted by accident by the guard as he entered the office.As the earth was shaking, people screamed, ” It’s an earthquake! ”William bowed to the lady and offered her a little box inside which was a genuine diamond ring.这些年,我有很多朋友都来到这座大城市追求幸福和成功。至于我,则想碰碰运气,在家乡开个公司。(seek one’s fortune; as for; take a chance)
他把大量的时间和金钱花在世界各地的旅游上,因为他酷爱冒险。(amount; adventure)
小女孩盯着桌上的菠萝甜点,她很想吃(stare; pineapple; dessert)In recent years many of my friends have gone to the big cities to seek their fortune. As for me, I want to take a chance and set up my own company in my hometown.He has spent a large amount of time and money travelling around the world, as he enjoys adventures. The little girl stared at the pineapple dessert on the table and wanted to eat it very much.Discovering useful structuresAnswer key for Exercise 1 on page 21Well, why don’t you explain what this is all about?
May we ask what you are doing in this country?Answer key for Exercise 2 on page 21I can’t say I liked the play very much. / I must say I really enjoyed reading this play.
I don’t think the brothers should have made such a bet. / I think it is funny to make a bet like that.
Henry tells the brothers that he worked for a mining company in America.Henry tells them that he landed in Britain by accident.
The brothers want to know whether Henry has any money on him.
I think Henry will be happy with what is inside the envelop.Answer key for Exercise 3 on page 21That’s why we’ve given you the letter.The reason was that he was lost at sea and brought to England by another ship.
One of his problems is that he doesn’t know anybody in London. Another problem is that he has no money.
The embassy was where he thought he would get it.
His concern is how to find a job so he can go home again.
The brothers’ concern is whether Henry knows about London or has any money.
The envelop is what the brothers give to Henry.Answer key for Exercise 4 on page 21Suggested answers to Exercise 5 on page 21…as if they didn’t care about Henry’s feelings at all.
…how people behave when they are rich.
…what I would like to know…
…that a lot of people enjoy reading them.I can’t yet tell you whether like this bet or not.
He told the brothers that he had already been to the embassy.
My question is how Henry landed in Britain.
Why did Henry say that he couldn’t have simple pleasure for a while?Using StructuresAnswer key for Exercise 1:The brothers’ doubt is whether Henry can stay out of jail.
I wonder how Henry will get food and clothing.
Henry’s question is what kind of bet the brothers made.
It seems as if everyone in London became interested in Henry.Suggested answers to Exercise 2:who he was and where he came from
that he hadn’t eaten for quite a few days
why he was so hungry
that he finished two orders of food in a very short timewhether the man was able to pay for the food
if/whether we would mind waiting just a few minutes
that he took a million pound bank note from an envelope
he might come to my restaurant againSuggested answers to Exercise 3:The customer asked the salesman how he knew if it was a fake.
Oliver asked his friend if he could have a look at his 19th-century watch.
David’s mother told him that he would get into trouble if he talked to his father so rudely.
The teacher told the students that the barber cut the king’s hair and then bowed as he left the palace.
The boy asked his father what the saying “a fool and his money are soon parted” meant.课件41张PPT。Listening Let’s look at the pictures first! 1. Why does Henry worry when he leaves the restaurant?
Henry begins to worry that he got the bank-note by mistake.
2. Why can’t he see the two brothers again?Listening Unfortunately he cannot see the two brothers again as they have gone travelling.
3. What do the two brothers ask him to do?
They ask him to go back to their house in thirty days’ time.Why?Listening text N: Henry feels happy only for a moment. As he walks away from the restaurant, he begins to worry that he has got the bank-note by mistake. He runs back N=Narrator S=Servant H=Henry Act 1, Scene 5 to the brothers’ home and knocks on the front door. No one comes. He walks around to the side of the house and knocks on another door. The servant opens it. S: May I help you, sir?
H: Yes. I need to see the two brothers
about …. S: They’ve gone, sir. Gone travelling.
H: But they were just here two hours ago!
S: I’m sorry, sir. They will be back in a month — a month from today.
H: A month? But I can’t believe…. S: Good day, sir.
N: Henry sits down on the stairs, and opens the envelope. He finds a letter in it and takes it out. The letter says: “You are an intelligent and honest man, as one can see by your face. We also believe you are poor and a stranger to this city. Inside you will find a sum of money. The money is lent to you for a short time. Come back to our home with it in exactly 30 days. I have a bet on you. If I win it, you shall have any job that you can do as my thanks.”
H: Well, how about that!Go back to the two
brothers’ house Imagine what might happen to Henry in the next month as he tries to use the bank-note but not get into trouble. or1. He might use it to buy a house and have to leave the bank-note with the house sellers so they will be sure he can pay them. 2. He might take the bank-note to the bank and put it into a bank account. Then he can use smaller amounts of money for his daily needs.
3. He might use the note to buy a business so that he can earn enough money for his daily needs. If he works hard, by the time the brothers return he will be rich enough to pay his debts.
4. He might use the bank-note to buy some new clothes so that he can look for a job and be able to support himself in London.Listening in Workbook (P55-56) 1. What you think will happen in the tailor’s shop after Henry shows the clerk and the owner the bank-note.2. Listen to the tape. Write down the three
things that happen in this scene.
1). They take him to another part of the shop and offer him many suits to buy.
2). They explain that he need not pay until it is convenient and they will deliver his suits to his hotel.
3). They offer to arrange his hotel accommodation for him. 1. Why doesn’t the salesman
give Henry his change right away?
The salesman is shocked after receiving such a huge sum of money.
2. Is the owner really angry at the salesman or does he just pretend to be angry? How do you know?3. Answer the questions. The owner is pretending to be angry at the salesman. Actually, the owner and all of the salesmen feel a bit foolish. The owner is also trying to save face.
3. Is Henry glad to get more than one coat? How do you know?
No. Henry wants only one coat and complains that the others are unnecessary. 4. Henry tells the owner that he is moving. Give two reasons why the owner isn’t surprised to hear this news.
First, the owner believes rich men often change their address. Also, he is a foreigner, so he is likely to be a tourist who would be expected to change his address. 5. What does the owner offer to do for Henry? Why?
He offers to help Henry get a room in the “Ritz”, one of the best hotels in London as a way to show special favour and gain more of Henry’s business in return.Listening text N: The salesman drops Henry’s coat. Then he looks at the bank note again and again. He can’t believe his eyes.N=Narrator O=Owner
S=Salesman H=Henry Act Two, Scene 2 O: Well, what seems to be the trouble?
H: I’m still waiting for my change.
O: Come, come, give him his change, Todd. Get going. (looks at the bank note) Could it be the one I saw in the papers last week? I think it must be. You’re a born fool, Todd, to bring this fine gentleman into this part of our shop.
S: Sorry, Mr Reid.
O: He’ll think we’ve never dealt with a rich man before. Oh, take off this coat, sir. Why, it’s only fit for a man in a circus. Well, don’t just stand there, go and get some others, Todd!
S: Right away, Mr Reid.O: Allow me, sir! This way, sir. Look at this coat. This is perfect! It was made for a king, but he’ll just have to wait. Now sir, you’ll need many suits for many occasions. Yes, indeed you will. H: Now, wait a minute. I only came here to get a coat.
O: Now, now, sir.
H: But I can’t buy all these things. You would have to wait a long time to get paid. O: A long time, sir? A long time? Why, I’ll be glad to wait … forever!
S: Yes, we can wait forever!
H: Well, all right. I’ll take the coat now and get the others later.
O: Fine, fine. Your address, sir? H: I don’t have one yet. I’m… moving.
O: Of course you are! A busy man, I’m sure. Well, take my advice and stay at Ritz. It’s the finest hotel in this part of London. I’ll call them and tell them to expect you. Leave it to me!Enjoy it! Listening Task (P58)
What is the main idea of the dialogue?Henry meets a young lady whom he likes
very much.N=Narrator A=Ambassador
P=Portia H=Henry
Act Two, Scene 3
N: It seemed as if everyone in London was talking about Henry. One night, he was invited to a party by the American Ambassador to Britain. Henry arrived on time at the Ambassador’s home.A: Ah, there you are.
P: (to Henry) How do you do?
A: Mr Adams, my special guest, Miss Portia Langham.
H: How do you do?
P: I’m afraid you must be too busy for me.
H: Yes, indeed, I am. I mean, no, no, not at all!A: Excuse me, but I must return to my other guests.
P: Won’t you sit down, please?
H: Yes, I’d love to…Er…I’d like to. Thank you, Miss.
P: That poor dear Ambassador. He hates these parties nearly as much as I do. Nothing but talk, talk, talk. And no one says anything anyone wants to hear, do they?
H: No, I suppose not.
P: The ambassador tells me you are a rich man.
H: Well…er…not really.P: He tells me you’re the talk of London these days. It seems every banker and shop owner in the city wants to meet you.
H: Yes, I’ve heard. I don’t understand why, really. I’m not so special as that.
P: Oh, I don’t know about that, Mr Adams.H: Please call me Henry.
P: Henry. I mean, even the ambassador is eager to know you better.
H: Yes, it would seem so.
P: What’s the matter?
H: Oh, nothing. Nothing at least, that anyone can help with.
P: Are you in any kind of trouble, Henry? That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, _______ home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theatre. With opening night only a week away, I _______________(still) my lines. I ___ into trouble of _______ with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. walkingwas still learninggotdealingget, deal, walk, think, give, become, suffer, pretend, learn As I ______, I _______ seriously about _____ up both acting and San Francisco. City life _______ too much for me. I ______ a lot from loneliness. I simply didn’t know what to do. Towards nightfall, I _______ to enjoy myself in a park, but something incredible happened. Until now I can’t account for it.walkedgivingsufferedthoughtpretendedget, deal, walk, think, give, become, suffer, pretend, learnbecamePreview the fourth period.Homework 课件58张PPT。Unit 3
The Million Pound
Bank-notePeriod 1&2 Warming up and Reading IWhat do you know about Mark Twain? Do you know any of his works?Warming upRead the short passage quickly and fill in the chart.Samuel Langhorne Clemens1835 (died 1910)Florida Fill in the blanks.riverIn 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·索亚历险记)
The Prince and the Pauper (1882)(皇子与贫儿)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1894)(哈克贝利·费恩历险记)Mark Twain:
(1835—1910)The Adventures of
Tom Sawyer
《汤姆·索亚历险记》He is good at writing about children’s adventuresThe Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn
《哈克贝利·弗恩历
险记》 his masterpieces1876The Adventures of Tom Sawyerhis masterpieces1881The Adventures of Huckleberry Finnhis short stories1. Running for Governor2. The £ 1,000,000 Bank-NoteSuppose a rich person gives you a million pound bank-note, what will you do with it ? Give the reasons.DiscussionSome new wordsincredible: difficult to believe (unbelievable)
stare at: look at sb. / sth. for a long time
nightfall: the time in the evening when it becomes dark
survive: continue to live or existspot: see or notice a person or thing
account for: to be the explanation or cause of sth.
charity: 施舍
by accident: by chanceACT1SCENE1&2A brief introduction to the storyPre-readingthe betTwo rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a person if he was given a million pound note.Henry, the hero of the story, an American young man, sailed too far, drifted out to the ocean,A British ship, for London, passing by, fortunately saved him. What would happen to Henry?Prediction:ACT1SCENE3The story beganWhat happened to Henry?Scan the passage and find out :ReadingWhat happened to Henry?He was given a letter by the two brothers and was asked not to open it until two o’clock.Jobless, penniless, honest, the right person to choose for bettinggave Henry an envelope and told him not to open it until 2 o’clockSkimming: answer the following questions:1. Where does Henry Adams come from?Does he know much about London?
2. What did he do in America?
3. Why did he land in Britain?
4. Why do you think that the brother chose Henry for their bet?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 doesn’t know London at all.He worked for a mining company. 3. Why did he land in Britain?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. Why do you think that the brother 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 honest because he asked for a job and not charity.(1) Henry wandered in London streets.
(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.Key:(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 (fact) 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. ( )FFOFOsailingcarriedspottedLondonRead Act one again, then fill in the following form.lostcalledletterHenry 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. AmericanLondonbayRetell the story by filling the following passage. He was ___ in the street in____. To his surprise an _________ thing happened. Two rich brothers gave him a million pound bank-note because they had made a____. incredibleragslostbetWhat kind of persons you think the characters are?(Henry Adams, Oliver Roderick)After-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)Henry:Tells the truth to the brothers.honest:Wants work but not charity.hard-working:He worked for his passage as an unpaid hand to EnglandoverconfidentindependentHe thought he could sail better than he couldWhat do you think will happen to Henry?
Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?
Give a possible development to the story. Prediction1.bet n.
(1) agreement to risk money, etc. on an event of which the result is doubtful赌博
Make a bet打赌
咱们赌下次大选好吗? Let’s make a bet on the next election.Language points for Readinghave a bet打赌
win/lose a bet 打赌赢/输了
accept/take up a bet(2) The money, etc. risked in this way (金钱等)赌注v. 1)risk (money) on a race or some other event of which the result is doubtful打赌, 赌博
布莱克夫人把她所有的钱都花在了赌马上。 Mrs. Black spent all her money betting on horses.2) I bet……=(informal) I’m certain……我肯定…
我敢肯定他去游泳了,他喜爱这项运动。I bet he’s gone swimming---he loves it.2. permit (v.)
1) permit sb to do sth.=allow sb to do sth. 允许
她的妈妈是不会允许她晚归的。 Her mother would not permit her to come back late.容我解释一下。Permit me to explain it.2) permit sth: allow sth. to exist, happen, or to be done(very formal) 许可、容许(某事物)存在、发生或被(某人) 做(非常正式)
在我们的办公室里不准吸烟。 We don’t permit smoking in the office.
犯人每天允许有两个小时的户外活动。The prisoners were permitted two hours’ outdoor exercise a day.3. go head :be carried out; take place执行,进行,举行
1) 尽管天气不好,旅行将照常进行。 Despite the bad weather, the journey will go ahead.
新桥的修建将按计划进行。 The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned.4. matter n.&v
(1) n. affair, topic or situation being considered 事情;问题;情况
我不和同事谈私事。 I don’t discuss private matters with my colleagues.
下次会议我们有几件重要的事情要处理。We have several important matters to deal with at our next meeting.(2) n.physical substance or things of a specified kind物质,材料,物品
宇宙是由物质构成的。
(3) v. be important关系重大,要紧
他来也好去也好,那有什么关系呢?
你做什么我都无所谓。It doesn’t matter to me what you do.What does it matter whether he comes or goes?The universe is composed of matter.5. by accident =by chance 偶然地, 意外地
我只是碰巧找到 的。I only found it by accident.
6. stare v.
(1) look at sb./sth. with the eyes wide open in a fixed gaze瞪着眼睛凝视
盯着人看是没有礼貌的 It’s rude to stare.
他们都惊讶得瞪大了眼睛。 They all stared in amazement.(2) be wide open with a fixed gaze 睁大眼睛注视
他瞪着眼睛注视着这场面。 He gazed at the scene with staring eyes.(3) bring sb. into a specified condition瞪着某人使其做出某种反应
她把他瞪得不吭声了。 She stared him into silence.她凝视着远方。
She is staring into the distance.
我看了可是看不清楚。
I looked but couldn’t see it clear.spot n.&v.
(1) n. small mark different in color, texture 斑点
豹和虎哪一个身上有斑点?Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger?(2) drop 滴
下了几滴雨, 你感觉到了吗? Did you feel a few spots of rain?
(3) v. pick out, catch sight of, recognize, discover 找出, 认出, 发觉
杰克最终找到了他想要的衬衫。 Jack finally spotted just the shirt he wanted.
我看不出两者的区别。 I can’t spot the difference between them.7. passage n.船费(包括食宿)
她的祖父一路在船上打工支付船费
来到美国。
Her grandfather had worked his
passage to America. 8. account for :be the explanation of sth. ; explain the cause of sth. 做某事的解释;解释某事物的原因。
他因病缺席。 His illness accounts for his absence.
请你对自己的行为作出解释。 Please account for your own conduct.9. appearance n.
arrival 出现,来到
警察突然出现, 小偷就逃跑了。 The sudden appearance of a policeman caused the thief to run away.
2) 外貌,外表
勿以貌取人——外貌不可靠。 Don’t judge by appearances---- appearances can be misleading. 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, Roderick and Oliver, 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 in his possession but Oliver believes he can. The play takes us along on Henry’s misadventures with humor and surprise to discover who will win the bet. Assignment Review the new words and the key sentences in this part.
Preview the words in the second period.