Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note

Mark Twain Warming up What do you know about Mark Twain? The greatest speaker of the 19th century in America. Also one of the greatest writer in the world. Mark Twain (1835—1910) Do you know any of his works?

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Have you seen this film?

1. What’s the real name of Mark Twain? 2. What’s the Birth date of Mark Twain? 3. Which novel is not written by Mark Twain? 4. Where does Mark Twain brought up? 5.What does “mark twain” mean?

Please close your book. Let’s begin the game. 1. What’s the real name of Mark Twain? A A. Samuel Langhorne Green B B. Samuel Langhorne Clemens C. Samuel Langhorne Einstein C

2. What’s the Birth date of Mark Twain? A B C D A. November 30th, 1825 B B. September 30th, 1835 C. November 30th, 1835 C D. September 30th, 1836 D

3. Which novel is not written by Mark Twain? “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” “Running for Governor” “Life on the Mississippi” A B C D

4. Where was Mark Twain brought up? London B.Missouri C.Canada D.Africa B C D

Oh, my heart beats so fast...... The last question, if you choose the right answer, you will get one million pounds!! Oh, my heart beats so fast...... What does “mark twain” mean? A A. two meters B. two fathoms C. two miles D. two kilometers B D C

You get one million pounds. Oh, I can’t believe it! I must be dreaming!! Thanks to the teacher, thanks to all the students, thanks to the CCTV, thanks to… Congratulations! You get one million pounds.

But maybe it’s written, no?

Pre-reading

Discussion Now, you become a millionaire. (百万富翁). What will you do with the money?

Buy a new car Buy a new house

Travel (study) around the world Gives generously to charity. 慷慨捐助慈善事业。

Discussion Now, you become a millionaire. (百万富翁). What will you do with the money?

A brief introduction to The Million Pound Bank Note

Two rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a person if he was given a million pound note. Henry, the hero of the story, an American young man, sailed too far, fell into the ocean, A British ship, for London, passing by, fortunately saved him.

no job, no money, honest, the right person to choose for betting gave Henry an envelope and told him not to open it until 2 o’clock

While-reading

1. How many characters are there in the play? Five. 2. What did Henry get? A letter with money.

Read the play carefully and answer the following questions: 1. Where does Henry Adams come from? Does he know much about London? 2. What did he do in America? 3. Why is Henry lost in London? How did he get there?

1. Where does Henry Adams come from? Does he know much about London? 2. What did he do in America? Henry comes from San Francisco in USA. No, he doesn’t know London at all. He worked for a mining company.

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 survived by a ship for London.

Reading Comprehension II 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. 5 1 3 2 4

Post reading

Reading Comprehension I Write “F” if it is a fact. Write “O” if it is an opinion. ____ Henry wants to find a job in London. ____ Henry is given an envelope by the two brothers. ____ Henry is an unlucky young man. ____The servant is called James. ____ Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers. F F O F O

Character Analysis What kinds of people are Henry Adams , Oliver and Roderick? Find some adjectives(or other words) to describe them after reading.

confident and 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. confident and honest

Henry was? I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand. independent

hard-working 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

frank 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

The characteristics of Oliver and Roderick: servants and not worrying about giving a stranger a million pound bank-note rich mischievous 恶作剧的 prepared to bet one million pounds just for a bit of fun good judges of character They see that Henry is honest and proud.

Retell the story 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. American bay London

He was in the street in London He was in the street in London. To his surprise an _________ thing happened. Two rich brothers gave him a million pound bank-note because they had made a____. wandering unbelievable bet

Discuss Why do you think that the brothers chose Henry for their bet? 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.

Appreciation It can buy you a house but not a home, Money is not everything It can buy you a house but not a home, It can buy you a bed but not sleep, It can buy you a clock but not time, It can buy you books but not knowledge, It can buy you blood but not life, It can buy you a position but not respect, It can buy you medicine but not health, Money may not be the root of all evil(罪恶), But it often brings us anguish (苦恼)and regrets(懊悔).

Homework How do you think the story will develop? Write a passage about it in about 150 words. 2. Finish the exercises on page 20.