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Book 3 UNIT 5
THE VALUE OF MONEY
Reading & Thinking & Writing
The Million Pound Bank Note
To understand the characters and plot.
2. To analyze Henry’s feelings.
3. To role play the scene with emotions.
4. To establish a correct view of money.
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
What do you know about Mark Twain
Mississippi River
1835
novels
ironic humor
humorist
Running for Governor
The 1,000,000 Bank Note
Father of the American literature
The Million Pound Bank Note
1. What is the man holding in his hand
2. What do you think this film is about
Before Reading
Prediction
Look at the title and predict:
What is the type of the text
A drama or play intends to portray(描述) life or people or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue. It is typically designed for theatrical(戏剧的) performance.
The Million Pound Bnak Note
Act 1, Scene 3
note(also bank note): means a piece of paper money, especially for British
English, and in American English usually bill.
A. A novel.
B. A biography.
C. A play.
Read the play quickly, and find out the conflict in the play. Then answer the questions.
How many characters are there in the scene Who are they
Main Characters
Henry Adams, a penniless lost American in London.
Roderick and Oliver, two rich British brothers.
Servant of the two rich brothers.
Where did the story happen
Where are the characters in Scene 3
What happened in Scene 3
In London.
In the brothers’ house.
The two old brothers gave Henry a bank note.
Who is the main character
Henry is the hero of the story.
Reading Tip 2
Some sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated. This implied meaning often indicates people's feelings, attitudes, or motives. You have to read between the lines because the real messages are often hidden beneath the literal meaning.
You mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage.
A.It's an advantage to both of them.
B.It's an advantage to Henry.
C.It's an advantage to the two rich brothers.
For the two rich brothers
Henry is the suitable person.
For Henry
He doesn't need to worry about his situation because they're going to give him a million-pound bank note.
(happily)What luck! Brother, what luck!
A.It's luck for them to make the bet.
B.It's luck for them to find the right person for the bet.
C.It's luck for them to take out the million-pound bank note from the bank.
Oh, this is silly.
A.The two rich brothers are silly.
B.It's very strange that he can't open the envelope until two o'clock.
C. It's very strange that the two give an envelope to him rather than a job.
Activity 4 Analyze Characters’ personality
Use some adjectives to decribe them, and give your reasons on the basis of the lines.
Henry was....
Oliver and Roderick were....
3. Well, to be honest, I have none.
1. I can’t say I have any plans. As a matter of fact…
polite
honest
1. Who Me, sir
2. Adams. Henry Adams.
3. Thank you.
4. I’m afraid… sir.
2. I worked for a mining company.
frank / straightforward
1. Could you offer me work here
2. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me…
3. Oh, this is silly.
4. I don’t want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.
polite
1. Young man, would you step inside a moment, please
2. May we ask what you’re doing in this country ...
3. If you don’t mind, may I ask you ...
mischievous（恶作剧的）
They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviours.
They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun.
wise
Role-play
Student A: Henry Adams
Student B: Roderick
Student C: Oliver
Teacher: Servant
Other students: Narrator
save it in the bank
use the money up
donate
buy a big flat
run a business
clothing
share with friends
trip
do some science research
We can do many things with money, but money is not everything.
Summary
financial management
Money is a good servant and a bad master.
— Francis Bacon
Homework
Assuming (假设) you are Mark Twain, please continue writing this text.
What will Henry do with this bank note
Who will win the bet between the two brothers
Bad Ending or Happy Ending
It's all up to you!
Thank you

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