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Unit 5
The Value of Money
Period 2 Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to
1. analyse the language style of the play and the personalities of the main characters;
2. describe the feelings of the main characters using suitable adjectives.
servant
as a matter of fact
by accident
sail
spot
consulate
dare
sort
mining
n. 仆人；佣人
事实上；其实；说真的
偶然地；意外地
vi.&vt. (船)航行；
(人)乘船航行
vt. 看见；注意到；发现
n. 领事馆
vi.&modal v. 胆敢；敢于
n. 种类；类别
n. 采矿；采矿业
Words review
patience
to be honest
ought to
be about to do sth
indicate
beneath
postpone
odd
n. 耐心；忍耐力；毅力
说实话；坦率地说
应该；应当
即将或正要(做某事)
vt.&vi. 表明；显示
vt. 象征；暗示
adv.&prep. 在(或往)……下面；在……的表面之下
vt. 延迟；延期；延缓
adj. 奇怪的；怪异的；反常的
Words review
Do you know him
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
What do you know about the American writer Mark Twain
Do you know any of his works
Can you name any of them
Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835. He was brought up in Missouri/m z ri/, along the Mississippi River.
He is 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
《百万英镑》
Speaking skills
What would you do if you had a million-pound bank note
Lead-in
Tick the things you would do with a million-pound bank note.
Share with family members
Share with friends
Run a business
Help the poor/the disabled
Buy a big house/villa/car
Plan a trip
Do some science research
Deposite(存) it in a bank
Let's predict
The Million Pound Bank Note
Act 1, Scene 3
What is the type of the text
A. A novel.
B. A biography（自传）.
C. A play.
Most plays are in the form of a dialogue{对话}.
This man really got a
million pound bank note
in Mark Twain's novel.
Pre-reading
Henry Adams
narration 旁白
monologue 独白
dialogue 对话
basic elements （基本要素）
character names
stage directions
1. How many characters are there in the scene Who are they
What do we know about them？
2. Where did the story happen
3. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make
Fast-reading
Task 1: Read the play quickly, and answer the questions.
1. How many characters are there in the scene Who are they
Roderick and Oliver
(two rich British brothers)
a servant
Henry Adams
(a poor American businessman )
Fast-reading
Task 1: Read the play quickly, and answer the questions.
2. Where did the story happen
In the two old brothers’ house located in London.
3. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make
They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a million-pound bank note.
Task 2: Put Henry's story in correct order.
Henry was lost and wandered in London streets.
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.
Henry went to the American consulate to seek help.
Two rich brothers invited him in and gave him a letter.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Henry came to England by accident. He was out sailing when his boat was carried out to sea, and a ship rescued him, taking him to England.
1. Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity
2. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet
3. How does Henry want the brothers to help him
Because he is a proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work.
Because he looks poor. Then when they talk to him, they discover that he is honest, friendly, and alone. He is perfect for their bet.
Task 2: Read and answer the questions.
He would like them to offer him a job.
Task 3: Read for feelings
Read these sentences and describe Henry's feelings using suitable adjectives.
Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please
Henry: Who Me, sir
Roderick: Yes, you.
Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir.
Would you please come in
(Henry enters the house.)
Henry felt _______.
surprised
Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr Adams.
Henry: Thank you.
Roderick: You're an American
Henry: That's right, from San Francisco.
Roderick: May we ask what you're doing in thiscountry and what your plans are
Henry: Well, I can't say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
Henry felt__________.
anxious
Henry: I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir.
Roderick: Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America
Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here
Roderick: Patience. If you don't mind, may I ask you how much money you have
Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none.
Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck!
Henry felt______.
puzzled
Henry: Well, 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 ought to be on my way.
Roderick: Please don't go. You mustn't think we don't care about you. Oliver, give him the letter.
Oliver: Yes, I was about to go get the letter. Wait! (getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry: (taking it carefully) For me
Henry felt_______and _________.
angry
upset
Henry felt_______.
doubtful
Henry: Well, why don't you explain what this is all about
Roderick: You'll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant: This way, sir.
Roderick: Not until 2 o'clock. Promise
Henry: Promise.Goodbye.
Henry felt________, __________
puzzled
curious
Character Analysis
What kinds of people are Henry Adams , Oliver and Roderick
Task 4: Read and discuss
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.
honest
Henry was
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 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.
frank
Henry was
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bet
accident
seek
sorts
scene
Task 5: Read and complete
Roderick and Oliver, the two rich brothers, made a _____ about ________________________________________________________________________
ending
development
climax
beginning
The two brothers gave the ______________________ to Henry and asked him not to _________________.
bet
whether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound note.
______ walked outside
invited in
From the conversation, the two brothers knew:
Henry
1. Henry was an _________ and landed in London___________, which meant _________________________________
________________________________.
2. Henry once went to______________ _________ for help, but failed, which meant___________________________
3. Henry had _____ money himself, which meant _____________________
__________________
4. Henry was a _______________ person.
letter with the note in it
open until 2 o'clock
Herny left the room.
American
by accident
he knew little about London with nobody knowing him.
American
consulate
nobody here would help him.
no
he had to rely on the
note for living here.
hard-working, honest
Task 5: Finish the mind map
Henry was the right person for the bet.
Post-reading
Activity : Role-play
Student A: Henry Adams
Student B: Roderick
Student C: Oliver
Student D: Servant
Student E: Narrator
Thank you !

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