1、教师进修学校教师进修学校 张晓艳张晓艳How much do you know about him?Mark TwainMark Twain (18351910)The greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature.Also one of the greatestwriter in the world.(汤姆汤姆索亚历险记）索亚历险记）（哈克贝利（哈克贝利 费恩历险记）费恩历险记）Characters（人物）：（人物）：Henry Adams:“Roderick”and“Oliver”:young peniless b
2、usinessmanReadingIold wealthy brothersReadingIITime and placecharactersWhat happened1903Outside the brothers houseInside the brothers houseRoderick,olivermade a betHenry AdamswanderingRoderick,oliverask Henry questions about his plan,job,and money give Henry a letterHenrytells the brothers about him
3、selfreceives the letterSkimming: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?Reading-III 4.What happened to Henry after he met the two brothers?5.Why did the brothers choose Henry?1.Where did H
4、enry Adams come from?Did he know much about London?Henry came from San Francisco.No,he didnt 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 shi
5、p 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 oclock.He is a peniless American.5.Why did the brothers choose Henry?Here is a most incredible story about Henry Adams,an American_,who has had some ve
6、ry bad luck.About a month ago when he was_out of the bay,he was _ to sea by a strong wind.The next morning he was _by a ship.He earned his _by working as an unpaid hand,which _ his appearance.So as a matter of fact,he landed in Britain_and he was lost in Retell the story by filling the following pas
7、sage.Reading-IV businessmansaillingcarried outspottedpassageaccounts forby accident London.He had no money and didnt know what he should do.Then he was called to a house.Two rich brothers asked him several questions and give him a _.to be honest,he felt very silly when he was told that he couldnt op
8、en it _two oclock.letteruntil What do you think of Henry?It is my first trip here.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)Well,I cant say that I have any plans.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.Could you offer me some kind of work here?I dont want your charity,I just want an honest job.Well,it may seem luck 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.Goodbye!Many thanks!
