Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank-Note
Mark Twain (1835—1910) How much do you know about him? 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 adventures
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer his masterpieces The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (汤姆·索亚历险记） 1876
his masterpieces The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn （哈克贝利· 费恩历险记） 1881
his short stories 1.Running for Governor（竞选州长） 2.The Million Pound Bank-Note（百万英镑）
Discussion : 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.
“Roderick” and “Oliver” : 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 work
Key: (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: Reading-II 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? 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. 5.Why did the brothers choose Henry? They wanted to make a bet on Henry.
Reading-iii Fill in the following form. About a month ago Henry was_____ out of the bay. Towards nightfall Henry found himself______ out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning Henry was ____ by a ship. Lastly Henry arrived in ____ by working on the ship as an unpaid hand; sailing carried spotted London
Now Henry was _______ in London and wandering in the street. Just at that time Roderick _______ him and asked him to step in. To Henry’s surprise Roderick gave Henry a _____ with money in it. lost called letter
Retell the story by filling the following passage. Reading-IV Retell the story by filling the following passage. Henry 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_____. American bay London lost rags incredible bet
Key words: American, accident, save, arrive, earn his passage, lost, in rags, incredible, two brothers, million pound, make a bet
Character Analysis What do you think of Henry?
honest Henry was? 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
Hard-working 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
Direct/Frank 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/Frank
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Read the play with emotion. Try to act it out. Homework Read the play with emotion. Try to act it out.