Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note

课件24张PPT。 Unit 3
The Million Pound
Bank-NoteHow much do you know about him? Mark Twain
(1835—1910)The greatest humorist of the 19th century
in American literature. Also one of the greatest
writer in the world. good at writing about children’s adventureshis masterpieces1876The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
(汤姆·索亚历险记）
his masterpieces1881The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
（哈克贝利·
费恩历险记）
his short stories1.Running for Governor（竞选州长）2.The Million Pound Bank-Note（百万英镑）Suppose a rich person gives you a large amount of money to use as you like, what will you do with it ? Give the reasons.Discussion :Characters （人物）：Henry Adams :
a lost American businessman in London“Roderick” and “Oliver” :
two brothers and rich Englishmen
Put the following events in correct order.
Henry wandered in London streets.
About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay.
The next morning he was spotted by a ship.
Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.Reading I-pair workKey:(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.
Skimming : answer the following questions:1. Where did Henry Adams come from?
Did he know much about London?
2. What did he do in America?
3. Why did he land in Britain?
Reading-II
4.What happened to Henry after he met the two brothers?
5.Why did the brothers choose Henry?1.Where did Henry Adams come from?
Did he know much about London?
Henry came from San Francisco.
No, he didn’t know London at all.2. What did he do in America?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.What happened to Henry after he met the two brothers?He was given a letter by the two brothers and was asked not to open it until two o’clock.They wanted to make a bet on Henry.5.Why did the brothers choose Henry?sailingcarriedspottedLondonFill in the following form.Reading-iii lostcalledletterHenry was an_________. One day he had an accident in a_____. Luckily he was saved by a ship for_______. He arrived in London by earning his passage without pay. 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_____. incredibleAmericanLondonbayrags lostbetRetell the story by filling the following passage. Reading-IV Key words:American, accident, save, arrive, earn his passage, lost, in rags, incredible, two brothers, million pound, make a betWhat do you think of Henry?
Character AnalysisIt is my first trip here.
Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money)
Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. honest Henry was? Henry was?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-working Henry 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.
Direct/FrankEnjoy the film! Read the play with emotion.
Try to act it out.Homework