1、by Mark TwainLearning objectives:n By the end of this period, you will be able to1. analyse the language style of the play and the personalities of the main characters;2. learn some useful skills of understanding implied meanings based on what the characters said in the text;3. describe the feelings
2、 of the main characters using suitable adjectives.Do you know the original author of this play?Mark TwainLeading in What would you do if you had a million-pound bank note?Immediate needsShort-term goalsLong-term possibilitiesLook at the title and predict:What is the type of the text? A drama or play
3、 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. Act 1, Scene 3A. A novel.B. A biography.C. A play.Read for typesNarrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver,
4、have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please?Henry: Who? Me, sir?Roderick:
5、Yes, you.Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?(Henry enters the house.)Narration(旁白)-to introduce the background knowledge.The charactersThe lines of the dialogueThe stage instructionsLook through the passage and answer the question.1. How many characters(人物) are the
6、re in the scene? Who are they? Who are the main characters?Two brothers: Roderick and Oliver; Henry; ServantThe two brothers and Henry.Four. 1. Henry was a _. A. poor British businessman B. rich British businessman C. poor American businessman D. rich American businessman Reading Comprehension IPres
7、entation:2. The two brothers gave _ to Henry. A. a check B. a lot of money C. a credit card D. a letter3. When can Henry open the letter? A. He cant open it until 1 oclock. B. He cant open it until 2 oclock. C. He can open it after 1:30. D. He can open it on 3 oclock. SkimmingReading Comprehension I
8、4.What did Henry do before? A. A miner.B. A typist. C. A beggar.D. A tramp.5.Why did Henry land in Britain? A. He wanted to find a job in Britain. B. He actually landed in Britain by accident. C. He dreamed of making a fortune in Britain. D. He was guided to Britain by a ship.6.Why did the brothers
9、make a bet? A. Because they doubted if a person could live without money. B. Because they each wanted to win the bet. C. Because they disagreed with each others opinions. D. Because they wondered whether a poor man could live with a million pound note in a strange place.Read for detailsNarrator: Two
10、 rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment,
11、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 _.surprisedRoderick: How do you do, Mr. er.?Henry: Adams. Henry Adams.Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr Adams.Henry: Thank you.Roderick:Youre an America
12、n?Henry: Thats right, from San Francisco.Roderick: May we ask what youre doing in this country and what your plans are?Henry: Well, I cant say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.Henry felt_.anxiousWhere does Henry Adams come from?Why did Henry come to England
13、?Oliver: How is that possible?Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night I foundmyself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England. Henry: Yes. I went to the American co
14、nsulate to seek help, but. Anyway, I didnt dare to try again. (The brothers smile at each other.)Roderick: Well, you mustnt worry about that. Its an advantage.How did Henry come to England?Its an advantage to us that you were brought to England by accident and youre the right person for the bet beca
15、use of having no money.You dont need to worry about your situation because were going to give you a million-pound bank note.What does Roderick mean by saying these words?Henry:Im afraid I dont quite follow you, sir.Roderick:Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America?Henry: I worked for a minin
16、g company. Could you offer me work here?Roderick: Patience. If you dont 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!How does Henry want the brothers to help him?What did Oliver mean by saying these words?Henry fel
17、t_.puzzledFortunately, we found the right person for the bet. Its good luck for us.Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I dont think its very funny. Now if youll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.Roderick: Please dont go. You mustnt think w
18、e dont 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 _.angryupsetRoderick: For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh, no, youd better not open
19、 it. You cant open it until two oclock.Henry: Oh, this is silly.Roderick:Not silly. Theres money in it.Henry: Oh, no. I dont want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.Roderick:We know youre hard-working. Thats why weve given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr Adams out.I
20、ts very strange that I cant open the envelope until two oclock. Whats happening?What does Henry mean by saying like this？Henry: Well, why dont you explain what this is all about?Roderick: Youll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.Servant: This way, sir.Roderick: Not until 2 oclock. Promise?Henr
21、y: Promise.Goodbye.Henry felt_, _ and _.puzzledcuriousangryA month agoHenry was _ out of the bay.Towards nightfallHenry found himself _ out to sea by a strong wind.The next morningHenry was _ by a ship.Lastly Henry arrived in _ by working on the ship unpaid.sailingcarriedspottedLondonNowHenry was _
22、in London and wandering in the street.Just at that timeRoderick _ him and asked him to step in.To Henrys surpriseRoderick gave Henry a _ with money in it. lostcalledletterRead again and fill in the blanks.Read the passage and answer:Skimming1. How did Henry Adams come to England?2. Where did Henry w
23、ork before? How much did he have?3. Why did they choose Henry? 1. How did Henry Adams come to England?2. Where did Henry work before? How much did he have?3. Why did they choose Henry?It was the ship that brought him to England.He worked for a mining company before and he had no money at all.Because
24、 Henry was honest, hard-working and poor.What kinds of people are Henry Adams , Oliver and Roderick?I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.It is my first trip here.Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money)Well, I cant say that I have any plans. Could you offer me some kind of work here?I
25、 dont want your charity. I just want an honest job.Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me. If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I dont think its very funny. Now, if youll excuse me, I think Ill be on my way.The characteristics of Oliver and Roderick:servants and not worrying about giving
26、 a stranger a million pound bank-noteprepared to bet one million pounds just for a bit of funThey see that Henry is honest and proud.richmischievous恶作剧的 good judges of character1. _ Henry wants to find a job in London.2. _ Henry is given an envelope by the two brothers.3. _ Henry is an unlucky young
27、 man.4. _The servant is called James.5. _ Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers.FFOFOscanningReading Comprehension IIWrite “F” if it is a fact. Write “O” if it is an opinion.Polite languageSimple alternative1 Would you step inside a moment, please?Come in, please.23456Read and find all th
28、e examples of polite requests in it. Then rewrite them in informal language.Polite languageSimple alternative Would you step inside a moment, please? Good morning, sir. Would you please come in? Permit me to lead the way, sir.Come in, please. Come in，please.Let me show you the way.How do you do, Mre
29、r?I wonder, Mr Adams, if youd mindMay we ask what youre doing in this country?Now if youll excuse me IllHello MrMr Adams, is it OK ifWhy are you in England?Please excuse me.DiscussionWhat do you think of this play? Is money so important? Some people say that money is everything. But some people stil
30、l think that money cannot bring them happiness. What do you think of this?ACT1SCENESummary: enjoy the filmFill in the blank with proper words.Roderick and Oliver, rich_(man) living in London, made a bet on _a million-pound bank note could help a man live a month in London. Just then a poor man, Henr
31、y, came into their sight. Henry, an American, was carried to Britain_ accident. One day, when_(sail)，Henry was taken far into the sea by a strong wind. _(fortunate), he was saved by a British ship and thus he landed in Britain, where he was _(job) and poor. At that time Roderick and Oliver noticed h
32、im and decided _(give) him a million-pound bank note.menwhetherbysailingFortunatelyjoblessto giveTest in classWhen first hearing they call him a lucky man, Henry was angry because he thought he _(make) fun of by the two rich men. He insisted he be offered a job to make money by_(he) rather than get
33、money from others. After Roderick made more explanation, Henry with doubt received a letter with_ big note from Oliver. Henry was required not to open the letter until two oclock. Such a bet began.was madehimselfaTranslationTranslationQuiz II1. Oliver believes that with a million pound bank note _ (一个人能活一个月一个人能活一个月) in London. 2. The fact is that _ _ (我靠做义工我靠做义工 来顶替船费来顶替船费).3. Thats why _ (我们给你这封信我们给你这封信).a man could survive a monthI earned my passage by working as an unpaid handweve given you the letter
