1、LETS STARTUnit 5 The Value of Money东明一中 李肖迪Reading and ThinkingLETS STARTLearning aims1.To practise reading a scene from the script of The Million Pound Bank Note for basic comprehension;2.Acquire the basic elements and characteristics of a play3.Analyze the main characters characteristics.4.Develop
2、 a correct view on money and life.Step 1.Lead-inOMGOMG!save themuse them updonatebuy a big houserun a businessspend them on foodclothingtoysshare with friendstripdo some science researchhelp othersNow lets read a play and see what the young man did with the million-pound bank note.Title of playScene
3、(场次场次)Character namesNarration（旁白）（旁白）Lines（台词）（台词）Stage directions（舞台说明）（舞台说明）The elements of the playA play has a unique format and style.Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.In order to better understand a play,we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.Setting背景 N
4、arration always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.A play usually consists of several acts.Each act can have several scenes.ACTSCENE1Act 1 Scene 3 beginsAct 1 Scene 3 beginsOliver and RoderickHenry AdamsservantTimePlaceCharactersIn the summer of
5、1903Londonmake a betTwo brothers and rich Englishmento the brothersa poor American in LondonplotNarrator:Two 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 m
6、an walking outside their house.It is Henry Adams.How did Henry come to London?ConflictConflict(冲突)Q1:How did Henry come to London?Q2:How did Henry want the brothers to help him?Q3:Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?How did Henry come to London?A month agoLaterThe next morningTow
7、ards nightHenry was sailing out of the bay.Henry found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.Henry was spotted by a ship.Henry landed in London by accident.While Henry walking outsideThe brothers invited Henry to come into their houseThenRoderick gave Henry a letter with money in it.At first,d
8、id Henry accept the million-pound bank note?NOAfter arriving in London,what happened?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 mining company.Could you offer me work here?Q2:How did Henry want the brothers to help him?He
9、 would like them to offer him a job.Q3.Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?Narrator:Two rich brothers,Roderick and Oliver,have made a bet.They see a poor young man walking outside their house.It is Henry Adams.Roderick:Patience.If you dont mind,may I ask you how much money you ha
10、ve?Henry:Well,to be honest,I have none.Oliver:(happily)what luck!Brother,what luck!in a difficult situationAny other reasons 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!Roderick:We know youre
11、 hard-working.Thats why weve given you the letter.Henry:If this is your idea of some kind of joke,I dont think its very funny.Henry:Well,it may seem lucky to you but not to me!So,after talking with Henry,the brothers decided to choose Henry for their betACTSCENE1Act 1 Scene 3 endsAct 1 Scene 3 endsH
12、enry went out of the house with the promise of opening the letter at two oclock.At lastRoderick and Oliver,made a _ on whether with a million pound bank note a man could live a month in London.Henry was given a letter with_ in it though he was not willing to get it._ walked outsidetwo brothers invit
13、ed into their houseFrom the conversation,the two brothers knew:Henry1.Henry was brought to _ after a sea and he wanted to find _.2.Henry was a _ and _person.hard-working honest Henry was the right person for the bet.Henry left the room with the _ of opening the letter at two oclock.bet Londonjob pro
14、mise moneyWhere would Henry go?What would happen?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 fri
15、end,but not love.Money can buy you blood,but not life.Money is a good servant and a bad master.Francis BaconUse money wisely!1.If you were Henry,what would you do after getting the million-pound bank note?Write a short passage of 80 words.(15mins).2.Work in groups to role-play Act 1,Scene 3.(5mins)ThanksT H E E N D
