1、The Million Pound The Million Pound Bank Note Bank Note warming upDo you know who he is?Im Mark Twain.How much do you know about me?Mark Twain was born in Florida on November 30th,1835.He was brought up in Hannibal,Missouri,along the Mississippi River.He is best known for his novels set in his boyho
2、od world on the river,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Have you ever read any of Mark Twains novels?His famous worksHis famous worksThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer 汤姆汤姆索亚历索亚历险记险记The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn哈克贝利哈克贝利弗恩历险记弗恩历险记 Life on the Mississippi密西西比河上
3、的生活密西西比河上的生活 Running for Governor竞选州长竞选州长The Million Pound Bank Note 百万英镑百万英镑Mark Twains House Mark Twains House Americas best known literary figureAmericas short story writer novelistLiterary giantDo you know any evaluation given to him?Humorist public speakerSuppose you get a large amount of money
4、 by buying lottery tickets(彩票彩票)and become a millionaire (百万富翁百万富翁).What will you do with the money?DiscussionDiscussionImagine that somebody gives you a large sum of money to spend as you like.What would you do with it?Henry:An American businessman,who arrived in London by accident,penniless,hungry
5、 and lonely.CharactersCharactersRoderick and Oliver:Two rich brothers,who made a bet.Roderick believed that a man couldnt survive in the city for a month with only a million pound bank-note.But Oliver believed he could.The Million Pound Bank Note Act I Brief introduction to the story:Two brothers Ol
6、iver and Roderick brothers bet on what would happen if one had nothing but a bank-note of 1,000,000.They made a bet on a poor man Henry,who was in rags.They gave him a million pound bank note and saw whether he could win others respect even though he was in rags and looked poor.So the story beganRea
7、d the scene on page 52 and think about:While-reading What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?How did Henry come to England?Now answer the questions below.1.What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?2.How did Henry come to England?They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a milli
8、on-pound bank note.He came to England by accident.He was out sailing when his boat was carried out to sea,and a ship rescued him,taking him to England.3.How does Henry want the brothers to help him?He would like them to offer him a job.Now answer the questions below.4.Why do you think Henry does not
9、 want the brothers charity?Because he is a proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work.5.Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers charity?Because he looks poor.Then when they talk to him,they discover that he is poor,friendless,and alone.He is perfect for their
10、 bet.Put Henrys story in correct order.Henry wandered in London streets.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.Henry went to the American consulate to seek help.51243Read these sentences
11、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!If this is your idea of some kind of joke,I dont think
12、 its very funny.5.Well,why dont you explain what this is all about?SurprisedAnxiousPuzzledAngry and upsetPuzzled,angry,curious,surprisedUnderstanding implied meaningSome sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated.This implied meaning often indicated peoples feelings,attitudes,or m
13、otives.You can find this implied meaning by looking at the context.You have to read between the lines because the real messages are often hidden beneath the literal meaning.Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.Explain what the speakers mean by saying these sentences.1.I went to t
14、he American consulate 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.Check your answers.1.I didnt get any help in the consulate and my experience there was unpleasant.Im afraid to go back to the consul
15、ate.2.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 your situation because were going to give you a million-pound bank note.3.Fortunately,we found the right person for the bet.It
16、s good luck for us.4.Its very strange that I cant open the envelope until two oclock.Whats happening?What kind of person do you think Henry is?Why do you think so?Post-readingFind some clues in the play.Well,I cant say that I have any plans.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)honest Could you of
17、fer me work here?I dont want your charity.I just want a job that earns an honest income.hard-working 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.frankHenry promises:dont open the lett
18、er until _.Mind mapWhereIn two brothers houseWhoRoderick,OliverHenryWhat happened Two brothers:made a bet:_ Henry:_?Walking on the streetHenrys experience:sailing _ _ brought.towas carried outwas spottedTwo brothers gave Henry a letter with _.2 oclock money in itResultTry to role-play with your partners.
