1、B.Reading and ThinkingLearning objectives: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.describe the feelings of the main characters using suitable adjectives.B.Do you know him?Mark Twain(1835-1910)What do you kno
2、w about the American writer Mark Twain?Do you know any of his works?Can you name any of them?B.l Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835.He was brought up in Missouri/mzri/,along the Mississippi River.l He is best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river,such as The Adventures of To
3、m Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.l He is the greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature.Also one of the greatest writer in the world.B.汤姆索亚历险记哈克贝利费恩历险记密西西比河上的生活百万英镑 Lead-inTick the things you would do with a million-pound bank note.Do some science researchShare with
4、friendsRun a businessHelp the poor/the disabledBuy a big house/villa/carPlan a tripShare with family membersDeposite(存存)it in a bankWhat is the type of the text?Act 1,Scene 3A.A novel.B.A biography.C.A play.uWhat are the basic elements of a play script?title of play 剧本题目 scene 场次 character names 人物
5、lines台词(lines of dialogue 对话,narration 旁白，monologue 独白)stage directions 舞台说明（括号里斜体部分）The most important two parts of a play.the basic elements of the playtitle of playscene character names narrationstage directionslines of dialogue A play usually consists of several acts.Each act can have several sc
6、enes.Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.Characters may narrate,or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of narrator.A play has a unique format and style.Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.In or
7、der to better understand a play,we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play.B.Now lets read the play and see what the young m a n d i d w i t h t h e million-pound bank note.1.How many characters are there in the scene?Who are they?2.Where did the story happen?3.What happe
8、ned in Scene 3?B.1.How many characters are there in the scene?Who are they?Roderick and Oliver(two rich British brothers)a servantHenry Adams (a poor American businessman)B.2.Where did the story happen?In the two old brothers house located in London.3.What happened in Scene 3?The two old brothers ga
9、ve Henry a letter with money in it to make a bet.B.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 million-pound bank note.He came to England by accident.He was out sailing when his boat was carried out to
10、 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.B.4.Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers charity?5.Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?Because he is a proud and honest man who thin
11、ks that it is important to live by hard work.Because he looks poor.Then when they talk to him,they discover that he is poor,friendly,and alone.He is perfect for their bet.Roderick:Young man,would you step inside a moment,please?Henry:Who?Me,sir?Roderick:Yes,you.Servant:(opening a door)Good morning,s
12、ir.Would you please come in?(Henry enters the house.)Henry felt _.surprisedRead these sentences and describe Henrys feelings using suitable adjectives.Oliver:Come and sit down,Mr Adams.Henry:Thank you.Roderick:Youre an American?Henry:Thats right,from San Francisco.Roderick:May we ask what youre doin
13、g in thiscountry 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_.anxiousHenry: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 y
14、ou 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!Henry felt_.puzzledHenry felt_and _.angryupsetHenry felt_.doubtfulHenry:Well,it may seem lucky to you but not to me!If this i
15、s 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 we 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 l
16、etter.Henry:(taking it carefully)For me?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?Henry:Promise.Goodbye.Henry felt_,_ and _.puzzledcuriousangryB.What kinds of people are Henry
17、 Adams,Oliver and Roderick?B.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.B.It is my first trip here.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)Well,I cant say that I have any plans.B.Could you offer me some kind of work here?I dont want your charity.I just want an honest job.Well,it may seem lucky
18、 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.What kind of persons are Oliver and Roderick?richThey didnt care giving a stranger a million pound bank-note.mischievous(恶作剧的；调皮的，淘气的)They bet one million pound
19、s just for fun.good at judging peopleThey found Henry is honest and hard-working.TimePlaceCharacters Henry,Roderick,Oliver,and the 1._PlotCauseTwo brothers,Roderick and Oliver,made a(n)2._ on whether with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London.ProcessThe two brothers saw Henry
20、and asked him to go into their house.Henry told them that he was brought to 3._ after a sea accident and he wanted to find a(n)4._.ClimaxHenry was given a letter with 5._ in it though he was not willing to get it.EndHenry went out of the house with the 6._ of opening the letter in one hour and a hal
21、f.servant bet Londonjob money promiseAround 12 oclockIn the brothers houseComplete the following table.B.arguingbetRead and fillB.AmericanlandedbywindjobincomemoneyopenB.P.53betaccidentseeksortssceneB.Role-play Act 1,Scene 3.Student A:Henry AdamsStudent B:RoderickStudent C:OliverStudent D:Servant Student E:NarratorB.
