Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note

What do you know about the American writer Mark Twain ? Do you know any of his works? Can you name any of them?

Read the short passage quickly and fill in the chart. Real name Meaning of his pen name Birth date Birthplace Place where he grew up His famous stories Samuel Langhorne Clemens The water is two fathoms deep. on November 30th, 1835 Florida He was brought up in Hannibal, Missouri. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain 11/30/ /21/1910 Samuel Langhorne Clemens ( 塞谬尔. 朗赫恩. 克来门司 ) The greatest humorist of the 19 th century American literature.

The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money. 友谊是如此圣洁的一种激情, 是如此甜蜜、牢固 和忠诚, 这样的特质可使友谊维系终身 — 只要不向 对方借钱。 — Mark Twain

his masterpieces 1876 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ( 汤姆 · 索亚历险记）

his masterpieces 1881 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn （哈克贝利 · 费恩历险记）

his short stories 1.Running for Governor （竞 选州长） 2.The Million Pound Bank- Note （百万英镑）

This play was made into a film.

Gregory Peck

Discussion:  If you’ve got one million yuan, what will you do with it?  What do you think may the story be about from the title?

save them use them up donate buy a big flat run a business spend them on food clothing toys share with friends trip do some science research

The Million Pound Bank-note Act 1

Discussion:  What do you think may the story be about from the title?

What is the style of this text? A. A narration B. an exposition( 说明文 ) C. An argumentation D. a drama( 戏剧 )

Two rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a person if he was given a million pound note. Henry, sailed too far, drifted out to the ocean, wandering in Landon Jobless, penniless, dressed in rags

What would happen to Henry? Prediction:

ACT 1 SCENE The story began

Who was Henry? What did the two brothers give to Henry? An American businessman, who arrived in London by accident, penniless, hungry and lonely. A letter Review Act Ⅰ Scene 3

What happened to Henry? Reading

About a month ago Henry was_______out of the bay. Towards nightfall Henry was ______ out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning Henry was ______ by a ship. LastlyHenry arrived in _______by working on the ship as an unpaid hand; NowHenry was _______ in London and wandering in the street. Just at that timeRoderick _______ him and asked him to step in. To Henry’s surprise Roderick gave Henry a _____ with money in it. sailing carried spotted London lost called letter

1. Where did Henry Adams come from? Did he know much about London? 2. How did Henry Adams come to England? 3. Where did Henry work? How much money did he have? 4. What happened to Henry after he met the two brothers? Skimming

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.How did Henry Adams come to England? It was the ship that brought him to England.

3. Where did Henry work? How much money did he have? He worked for a mining company and had no money at all. 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.

put the following events in correct order. (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

What do you think of Henry?

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.

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.

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.

Reading exercises : Write”F”if it is a fact. Write “O”if it is an opinion. 1.Henry wants to find a job in London. 2.Henry is given an envelope by two brother. 3.Henry is unlucky young man. 4.Henry is not a proud man. 5.Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers. F O O O F Reading-IV (2m)

Henry 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. 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_____. unbelievable American London bay rags lost bet Retell the story by filling the following passage.

Enjoy the film!

In pairs describe how Henry’s feelings change during the conversation. What he says or doesHow he feels Before he enters the brothers’ house When he introduces himself When the brothers ask him about his plan When he tells them how he reached London by ship Wandering round London Behaves politely and answers questions fully Admits his problems and asks for work; explains his situation Blames himself for his carelessness; remembers how hungry he was when he sees the food on the table Miserable, unhappy, anxious Curious why he has been asked to go into the house Hopeful that he might find a solution to his troubles Grateful that he was rescued; aware of his hunger

In pairs describe how Henry’s feelings change during the conversation. What he says or doesHow he feels When they seem happy that he has no money When they give him the envelope When they tell him there is money in it Before he leaves the house Replies angrily Wants to open the envelope straight- away Explains he wants a job not charity Agrees not to open the letter till 2 p.m. Angry, irritated( 使激 怒的 ) Irritated that he cannot open the envelope at once Unhappy to be given money rather than working for it Interested and curious

They see that Henry is honest because he ask for a job but not charity. So, that’s why the two brothers chose Henry for their bet. Can you tell exactly what the reasons are? Conclusion 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.

Post - reading Find all the examples of polite requests. Then rewrite them in informal language.