1、 Period 2Reading and Thinking Period 2Reading and Thinking Learning aims1. To practise reading a scene from the script of The Million Pound Bank Note for basic comprehension;2. To practise reading to understand implied meaning and emotions;3. To learn about the basic elements and characteristics of
2、a play script.1. The man is holding an old-style British bank note. In those days, British bank notes were often quite large, even for small amounts of money. However, the amount of money that this bank note is for is incredible 1 million pounds!2. The film is probably about a poor man who finds a l
3、ot of money and becomes famous because of it.open a school for kids from poor familiesinvest the money and build my own businessNow lets read the play and see what the young man did with the million-pound bank note.A play is a story performed on a stage. It has a plot, settings, characters, actions
4、and dialogue.ReviewA play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate
5、, or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of narrator.In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.Setting The million pound bank noteReading ComprehensionCharactersPlayPlace Event 010302In the old brothe
6、rs house located in London.Henry Adams, a lost American businessman in London.Roderick and Oliver, two rich English brothers.The two old brothers bet on whether a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note. And then they chose Henry to be the right man.Task 1. Read the play quic
7、kly and take down some notes.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 night he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.The ship brought him to England. Then he went to the American consulate
8、to seek help, but got nothing.12345Task 2. Put the events below about Henry below in correct order.Task 3. Read the scene and answer the questions.1. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?2. How did Henry come to England?3. How does Henry want the brothers to help him?4. Why do you think Henry does
9、not want the brothers charity?5. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet? Check your answers.1. They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a million-pound bank note.2. He came to England by accident. He was out sailing when his boat was carried out to sea, a
10、nd a ship rescued him, taking him to England.3. He would like them to offer him a job.4. Because he is a proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work.5. Because he looks poor. Then when they talk to him, they discover that he is poor, friendless, and alone. He is perfect
11、 for their bet.Task 4. Read these sentences and describe Henrys feelings using suitable adjectives.1. Who? Me, sir?2. Well, I cant say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.3. Im afraid I dont quite follow you, sir.4. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me
12、! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I dont think its very funny.5. Well, why dont you explain what this is all about?Surprised.Anxious.Puzzled.Angry and upset.Puzzled, angry, curious, surprised.Task 5. Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.1. I went to the American consul
13、ate to seek help, but Anyway, I didnt dare to try again.2. You mustnt worry about that. Its an advantage.3. What luck! Brother, what luck!4. Oh, this is silly.1. I went to the American consulate to seek help, but Anyway, I didnt dare to try again.2. You mustnt worry about that. Its an advantage.Chec
14、k your answers.I didnt get any help in the consulate and my experience there was unpleasant. Im afraid to go back to the consulate.Its an advantage to us that you were brought to England by accident and you dont have any money because youre the right person for the bet. You dont need to worry about
15、your situation because were going to give you a million-pound bank note.Fortunately, we found the right person for the bet. Its good luck for us.Its very strange that I cant open the envelope until two oclock. Whats happening?3. What luck! Brother, what luck!4. Oh, this is silly.What kinds of people
16、 are Henry Adams, Oliver and Roderick?Find some clues in the play. Well, I cant say that I have any plans. Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money) Could you offer me work here? I dont want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me!
17、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.honestHenry was.?hard-workingfrank Young man, would you step inside a moment, please? May we ask what youre doing in this country and what your plans are? If you dont mind, may I a
18、sk you how much money you have?They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun.恶作剧的恶作剧的 They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviours.politeOliver and Roderick were.?mischievousa good judge of character1. Finish the mind map below and retell the
19、story. Post-readingRoderick and Oliver, the two rich brothers, made a _ about _ endingdevelopmentclimaxbeginningThe two brothers gave the _ _ to Henry and asked him not to _ _.betwhether a man could live in London for a month with a million-pound note._ walked outsidetwo brothers invited into their
20、houseFrom the conversation, the two brothers knew:Henry1. 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.rely on the note for living here.by accidenthe knew little about
21、London with nobody knowing him Americanconsulatenobody here would help him.nohe had to Americanhard-working, honest Henry was the right person for the bet. letter with the note open until Henry left the room.in it2 oclockThe two gentlemen had been having a heated argument for a couple of days, and h
22、ad decided to make a _ which would settle their argument. They were going to find someone to take part in their bet when they saw Henry walking on the street outside. They invited him into their house, where Henry told them he had landed in Britain by _. Although he had gone to the American consulat
23、e to _ help, he had not received any. Henry hoped that the brothers would offer him some _ of work because he had no money. Henry got upset with the brothers when they seemed too happy about his bad luck. They quickly told him not to feel that way and they gave him an envelope with money in it. They
24、 said the letter inside would explain what it was all about, but he had to postpone opening it until 2 oclock. Henry felt that was odd. The _ ended with Henry leaving their house and promising that he would not open the letter until 2 oclock.2. Complete the summary with words from Act 1, Scene 3.bet
25、accidentseeksortscene Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy a bed, but not sleep. Money can buy a clock, but not time. Money can buy a book, but not knowledge. Money can buy you a position, but not respect. Money can buy you medicine, but not health. Money can buy a friend, but not lo
26、ve. Money can buy you blood, but not life.We should have a right attitude towards money.3. Do you think money is everything? Why?1. apologise(=apologize) vi. 道歉道歉; 谢罪谢罪 I think Ill buy her a present and apologise. 我想给她买份礼物来赔个不是。 apology n. 道歉道歉; 辩白辩白 apologise to sb. for (doing) sth. 因因(做做)某事向某人道歉某事
27、向某人道歉 make an apology to sb. for sth. 因某事向某人道歉因某事向某人道歉 owe someone an apology欠某人一个道歉欠某人一个道歉【知识归纳知识归纳】Language points 【即学即练】【即学即练】语法填空语法填空Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing _ your mistake. 同义句转换同义句转换The waitress apologized to me for making a mistake. The waitress _for making a mistake.完成句子完成句子I
28、 _. You must have found my attitude very annoying. 我欠你一个道歉。你一定觉得我的态度很恶劣吧。我欠你一个道歉。你一定觉得我的态度很恶劣吧。 made an apology to meforowe you an apology2. judge vt. &vi. 评价评价; 评判评判; 判断判断 n. 法官法官; 审判员审判员; 裁判员裁判员 Two hours later, the judge read a list of the girls for a second tryout. 两小时后，裁判宣读了参加第二轮选拔的女孩的名单。judgme
29、nt (=judgement) n. 裁决裁决; 判决判决judging by/from从从判断判断judge sb. /sth. by/from 从从来判断某人来判断某人/某物某物as far as I can judge 据我判断据我判断; 我认为我认为judge a book by its cover 以貌取人。以貌取人。make a judg(e)ment about 对对作出判断作出判断注：注：judging from/by用在句首时用在句首时, 为一个独立成分为一个独立成分, 不受句子主语和时态的影不受句子主语和时态的影响响, 只用现在分词形式作状语而不用过去分词形式。只用现在分词
30、形式作状语而不用过去分词形式。【知识归纳知识归纳】语法填空语法填空Id prefer to reserve my _(judge)until I find all the evidence. Judging _his happy look, he must have passed the driving test. 完成句子完成句子_the above story, we can draw the conclusion that we dont _. 从上面的故事判断从上面的故事判断, 我们可以得出结论我们可以得出结论: 不要以貌取人。不要以貌取人。judg(e)mentby/fromJudg
31、ing fromjudge a book by/from its cover【即学即练】【即学即练】3. spot vt. 看见；注意到；发现看见；注意到；发现 n. 地点；处所；斑点；污迹地点；处所；斑点；污迹 The next morning I was spotted by a ship. 第二天早上一艘船发现了我。spot sb. doing sth. 发现某人正在做某事发现某人正在做某事 on the spot 当场；在现场当场；在现场 spotted adj. 有花点的；有斑点的有花点的；有斑点的be spotted with 满是满是斑点斑点【知识归纳知识归纳】【即学即练】【即学
32、即练】语法填空语法填空The police spotted him _（drive）a stolen car. He decided to provide the homeless with food for free _the spot. She wears a black skirt with some white _（spot）. 完成句子完成句子I _（发现她隐藏）（发现她隐藏）the receipt in her handbag. The night sky _（满是（满是 斑点）斑点） twinkling stars. drivingonspotsspotted her hidin
33、gis spotted with4. patience n. 耐心耐心; 忍耐力忍耐力; 毅力毅力My patience had run out and I shouted at her.我没有耐心了，朝她大叫起来。 patient adj. 有耐心的有耐心的; 能忍耐的能忍耐的 n. 病人病人 impatient adj. 不耐烦的不耐烦的 be out of patience with对对不能再忍受不能再忍受 be patient with 对对有耐心有耐心 be impatient with 对对不耐烦不耐烦【知识归纳知识归纳】 语法填空语法填空The hospital has rece
34、ntly obtained new medical equipment, allowing more _(patient) to be treated. People have lost _(patient) with the slow progress. Like building a house, learning English takes some time. So dont be _(patient). 【即学即练】【即学即练】patientspatienceimpatient5. indicate vt. &vi. 表明表明; 显示显示 vt. 象征象征; 暗示暗示 The stu
35、dy indicates a connection between poverty and crime. 研究显示贫穷和犯罪有关联。indicate sth. (to sb. )指示指示; 指出指出; 标示标示indicate that/wh-从句从句表示表示; 示意示意【知识归纳知识归纳】语法填空语法填空The study _(indicate) that people who drink milk before going to bed are more likely to fall asleep. There is a great deal of evidence _(indicate)
36、 that music activities engage different parts of the brain. This is a clear _(indicate) of the connection with the solar activity. 【即学即练】【即学即练】 indicatesindicatingindicationSummaryYou can click here to add You can click here to add what you wolarant to add. what you wolarant to add. It is easy to ch
37、ange.It is easy to change.You can click here to add You can click here to add what you want to add. It what you want to add. It is easy to change.is easy to change.认知词汇认知词汇:narrator, narration, consulate, mining拓展词汇：拓展词汇：1.apologizeapology2. spotspotted3.patiencepatientimpatient4.judge judgement 5.i
38、ndicateindication6. ignoreignoranceignorant应用词汇：应用词汇：1.apologise: apologise to sb. for (doing) sth. , make an apology to sb. for sth., owe someone an apology2. judge: judging by/from, judge sb. /sth. by/from, as far as I can judge, Judge a book by its cover., make a judg(e)ment about3. spot：spot sb.
39、 doing sth.,on the spot, be spotted with 4.patience: be out of patience with, be patient with, be impatient with5. indicate: indicate sth. (to sb. ), indicate that/wh-核心短语核心短语重点句式重点句式l 1.About a month ago，I was sailing，and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. (find+ 宾语宾语
40、+ 宾语补宾语补足语足语 )l 2. And it was the ship that brought you to England. ( It is/was + 被强调部分被强调部分+ that/who + 句子的其余部分句子的其余部分)in returnmake a betto be honest as a matter of factby accidentcarry outbe about to do sthon the basis ofought to . 根据语境及汉语提示写出单词的正确形式根据语境及汉语提示写出单词的正确形式1. He _(对对不予理会不予理会) all the “
41、No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette. 2. Since he was stuck in a lift a year ago he hasnt _(敢于敢于) to get back into one. 3. It will take a few more years to _(评判评判) the impact of these ideas. 4. She could see the muscles of his shoulders _(在在下面下面) his T-shirt. 5. Teaching children with special ne
42、eds requires _(耐心耐心) and understanding. 6. A red sky at night often _(暗示暗示) fine weather the next day. 7. Well have to _(推迟推迟) the meeting until next week. ignoreddaredjudgebeneathpatienceindicatespostpone. 选词填空选词填空be about to, take out a loan, ought to, in return, make a bet, as a matter of fact, b
43、y accident, on the basis of, to be honest, care about1. Your statement should be made _fact. 2. If I _, it could take me years to pay it back. 3. He sent me a gift; I should give him something _. 4. We _on the outcome of the next election. 5. Its not that difficult. _, its quite easy. 6. She arrived
44、 just as we were leaving, but whether this was _or by design, Im not sure. on the basis oftake out a loanin returnby accidentmade a betAs a matter of fact7. _, I have to improve my English, because my English is not good enough. 8. If he started out at nine, he _be here by now. 9. I _go to bed when the telephone rang. 10. The criticism was often voiced that the English do not truly _their children. To be honestought towas about tocare about
