课件47张PPT。Unit 3Unit 3
The Million Pound Bank Note1. To learn the basic information of Mark Twain
2. To summarize the main idea of the story
3. To learn about the personalities of the main characters
4. To recognise different accents between British English and American English
5. To have a right attitude towards moneyHi, I’m Mark Twain. How much do you know about me? Read the short passage quickly and fill in the chart.Samuel Langhorne ClemensNovember 30th, 1835Florida The water is two fathoms deep.In Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Mark Twain
(1835—1910)The greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature. Also one of the greatest writer in the world.《汤姆·索亚历险记》《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》《密西西比河上的生活》His famous works:《卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙》Have you ever read any of Mark Twain’s novels? Choose one and tell the class about it.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
《汤姆·索亚历险记》Summary
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 half-brother Sid. Tom also had two friends named Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn. 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. Summary
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.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
《哈克贝利·弗恩历险记》 What do you know about the novel The Million Pound Bank Note?The novel is a story about ______.a betFeatures：
1. In the form of a dialogue
2. Different styles of speechHow to read a play?A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate, or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of ‘narrator’.In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.1. Imagine that somebody gives you a
large sum of money to spend as you
like. What would you do with it? 2. Have you read the story of “The Million Pound Bank Note”? Have you seen the film? If you have, what did you think of it?ACT1SCENE1&2A brief introduction to the storythe betACT1SCENE3The story beganRead the play, and find out the conflict in the play. After that, answer the questions. How many characters are there in the scene? Who are they?__________________
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__________________Characters:Henry Adams, a lost American businessman in London.“Roderick” and “Oliver”,
two brothers and rich Englishmen.______________________
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______________________ When and where did the story happen?
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 Henry a bank note. Who is the main character? Henry is the hero of the story. Americaworkbay?Read the text and fill in the blanks in the chart. American embassymining letter 1. Where does Henry Adams come from? Does he know much about London?
2. What did he do in America?He comes from San Francisco.
No, he doesn’t know London at all.He worked for a mining company.Read the play carefully and answer the following questions.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 spotted by a ship for London.4. How many questions do the brothers
ask Henry? What is the brothers’
concern?Seven. They want to 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.Write F for a fact or O for a 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. ( )FFOFOFind all the examples of polite requests in the story. Then rewrite them in informal language.Come in, please.Hello. Please come in.Let me show you the way.1 Would you step inside a moment, please?2 Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?3 Permit me to lead the way, sir.4 How do you do, Mr … er …?5 I wonder, Mr Adams, if you’d mind …6 May we ask what you’re doing in this country …?7 Now if you’ll excuse me …Hello Mr …Mr Adams, is it OK if …?Why are you in England?Please excuse me.In pairs describe how Henry’s feelings change during the conversation. First find what Henry says or does on the following occasions and then use your own words to describe how you think he feels. Explain your reasons.wanders round Londonbehaves politely and answers questions fullymiserable, unhappy,
anxiouscurious why he has been asked to go into the houseadmits his problems and asks for work; explains his situationblames himself for his carelessness; remembers how hungry he was when he sees the food on the tablegrateful that he was rescued; aware of his hungerhopeful that he might find a solution to his troublesreplies angrilyangry, irritatedwants to open the envelope straightawayirritated that he cannot open the envelop at onceexplains he wants a job not charityunhappy to be
given money
rather than
working for itagrees not to open the letter till 2 pminterested and
curiousPlease find the corresponding explanations for each of the words or phrases.Character AnalysisWhat kinds of people are Henry Adams, Oliver and Roderick?Find some words to describe them after reading.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.independentHenry was...?It is my first trip here.
Well, I can’t say that I have any plans.
Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money)honestCould you offer me some kind of work here?
I don’t want your charity. I just want an honest job.hard-workingWell, it may seem lucky 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.frankI wonder, Mr Adams, if you’d mind us asking a few questions.
May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are? If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have?politeOliver and Roderick were...?prepared to bet one million pounds just for a bit of fun恶作剧的 mischievousa good judge of characterThey see that Henry is honest and proud through his words and behaviour.Choose the right words or phrases from the box to make the summary complete.lost and hungry, money, make a bet, charity, open the letter, American, honesty, million pound note???? Two old brothers, Roderick and Oliver, 1. ________________. Oliver thinks a man with a(n) 2. ________________ can survive in?London?for a month. Roderick disagrees. They see a(n) 3. ________________, make a bet?million pound noteAmerican?lost and hungry, money, make a bet, charity, open the letter, American, honesty, million pound note????Henry Adams, 4. ________________ in?London?with no money, wandering outside their house. They invite him in. He tells them that after getting lost at sea in his sailing boat, he was picked up by a ship and had to work his way to?England?without being paid. They give him a letter, telling him there is 5. ________________ inside. lost and hungry?money? ??????????lost and hungry, money, make a bet, charity, open the letter, American, honesty, million pound note????He says he is looking for work, not 6. ________________. They tell him that they know he is hard-working and that they choose him because of his 7. ________________. They show him out, making him promise not to 8. ________________ until 2 o’clock.? charity?honesty?open the letterIs money so important? Some people say that money is everything.
But some people still think that money cannot bring them happiness.
What do you think of this?Money can buy a house, but not a home.
钱可以买到房子，却买不到家。
Money can buy a bed , but not ______.
钱可以买到床，却买不到睡眠。
Money can buy a clock, but not ______.
钱可以买到钟表，却买不到时间。
Money can buy a book, but not ___________.
钱可以买到书，却买不到知识。
Money can buy a position, but not ________.
钱可以买到地位，却买不到尊敬。
Monet can buy medicine, but not _______.
钱可以买到药，却买不到健康。
Money can buy amusement, but not __________.
钱可以买到娱乐，却买不到幸福。 sleeptimeknowledgerespecthealthhappinessRole-play the text from “I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you, sir” to the end. Try to understand the change in Henry’s feelings.
