1、Unit 5Money is a good servant and a bad master.金钱是善仆，也是恶主。金钱是善仆，也是恶主。Francis Bacon(弗朗西斯弗朗西斯 培根培根)UNIT5THE VALUE OF MONEYTo role-play Act 1,Scene 3 of The Million Pound Bank Note.To know the features of a play.To analyze how Henry Adams feelings change in the scene.To interpret the implied meaning be
2、yond the lines and predict the following plots.Do you know him?1.What do you know about the American writer Mark Twain?2.Do you know any of his works?3.Can you name any of them?Mark Twain(1835-1910)Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835.He was brought up in Missouri,along the Mississippi River.He is
3、 best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.The author loved the river so much that even his pen name is about the river.His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clements.He is the greatest humorist of the 19t
4、h century in American literature.Also one of the greatest writer in the world.The man who does not read books has no advantage over the man that cannot read them.Always tell the truth;then you dont have to remember anything.A banker is a fellow who leads you his umbrella when the sun is shining,but
5、wants it back the minute it begins to rain.Mark TwainEarly stage:Active&humorMid-term:Satire(讽刺讽刺)Later period:pessimistic&desperateHave you ever read any of Mark Twains novels?Choose one and tell the class about it.This is a story about a young boy named Tom Sawyer who is very mischievous and likes
6、 to go on adventures.He lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid.Tom also had two friends named Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn.Becky Thatcher is Toms girlfriend and Injun Joe is the towns thief and murderer.It takes place in the mid-1800s in a small village in Missouri along the Mississip
7、pi River.Before the novel begins,Huck Finn has led a life of absolute freedom.His parents are either dead or absent and so Huck is not used to following any rules.The most important part of his character is his desire to save a black slave,Jim,and free him from slavery.He runs away with Jim whom he
8、sees as a person and not property.They escape down the river giving Huckleberry time to think of the best thing to do.The Million Pound Bank Note 1.What do you know about The Million Pound Bank Note?Item K(What I know)W(What I want to know)L(What I learnt)authortimesettingcharactersplotending2.What
9、would you do if you had a million-pound bank note?Immediate needsShort-term goalsLong-term possibilitiesWatch the video and learn The Million Pound Bank Note.The passage tells us that _.A.people can buy everything with the million pound bank noteB.money is regarded as everything in Western countries
10、C.one can get everything for free if he has a million pound bank noteD.it is easy to get a million pound bank noteBRead the play quickly,and find out the conflict in the play.Then answer the questions.How many characters are there in the scene?Who are they?Henry Adams a lost American businessman in
11、LondonRoderick and Olivertwo brothers and rich EnglishmenWhere did the story happen?Where are the characters in Scene 3?What happened in Scene 3?In London.In the brothers house.The two old brothers gave Henry a bank note.Who is the main character?Henry.Read the scene and put the following events in
12、the correct order.1.Henry wandered outside the brothers house.2.About a month ago,Henry Adams was sailing out of the hay.3.The next morning he was spotted by a ship.4.He found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.5.He was taken to London by ship.Correct order:2,4,3,5.1Read the scene and answe
13、r.1.What bet did Roderick and Oliver make?2.How did Henry come to England?They bet on whether a man could live for 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 sea,and a ship rescued him,taking him to England.3
14、.How does Henry want the brothers to help him?He would like them to offer him a job.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 proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work.Because he
15、 looks poor.Then when they talk to him,they discover that he is poor,friendless,and alone.He is perfect for their bet.If you were Henry,how would you feel when you were given the letter?Can you imagine what was said in the letter?What do you think Henry would do with the money?1.Why is the story set
16、 in London,Britain rather than in the United States?2.What motivates the brothers to make their bet?3.What do you think happened to Henry in the American consulate?4.Why dont the brothers want Henry to open the envelope before 2 oclock?Complete the following table.TimeAround 12 oclockPlaceIn the bro
17、thers houseCharacters Roderick,Oliver,Henry and the 1._PlotCauseTwo brothers,Roderick and Oliver,made a(n)2._ on whether a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note.servantbetTimeAround 12 oclockPlaceIn the brothers housePlotProcessThe two brothers saw Henry who was a(n)3._ you
18、ng man and asked him to go into their house.Henry told them that he was brought to London by accident and he wanted to get a(n)4._.ClimaxHenry was given a letter with 5._ in it.EndHenry left the house after 6._ to open the letter in an hour and a half.poorjobmoneypromising1.Roderick did not believe
19、that a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note.()2.Henry was sure he would be saved by someone.()3.Henry looked clean and neat when he landed in Britain.()4.The brothers promised to provide Henry with a job.()Decide whether the statements are True(T)or False(F).T F F FRead th
20、ese 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!If this is your idea of some kind of jok
21、e,I dont think its very funny.5.Well,why dont you explain what this is all about?surprisedanxiouspuzzledangry and upsetpuzzled,angry,curious,surprisedMatch the following occasions with Henrys feelings.Occasions Henrys feelings1.When Henry is told that there is money in the letter.2.When Henry explai
22、ns his situation and asks for a job.3.When Henry wanders round London before he enters the brothers house.4.When the brothers are happy that Henry has no money.5.When Henry politely introduces himself to the brothers.A.Angry.B.Anxious and unhappy.C.Hopeful that he might find a solution to his troubl
23、es.D.Unhappy to be given money rather than being offered a job.E.Curious as to why he has been asked to go into the house.TipSome sentences have an implied meaning which is not clearly stated.This implied meaning often indicates peoples feelings,attitudes,or motives.You can find this implied meaning
24、 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.1.I went to the American consulate to seek help,but.Anyway,I didnt dare to try again.2.You mustnt worry about
25、that.Its an advantage.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 a
26、bout your situation because were going to give you a million-pound bank note.3.What luck!Brother,what luck!4.Oh,this is silly.Its very strange that I cant open the envelope until two oclock.Whats happening?Fortunately,we found the right person for the bet.Its good luck for us.What is the text type o
27、f this reading?How is this text type different from others?What are the basic elements of a play script?What are some of the language features of a play script?A play is a story performed on a stage.It has a plot,settings,characters,actions and dialogue.Features：1.In the form of a dialogue.2.Differe
28、nt styles of speech.Visualize the characters Create a mental image.What does this person look like?How do they sound?It might be fun to mentally cast famous actors into the roles.Think about the settingClassic dramas are set in a wide range of different time,it is necessary for students to have a cl
29、ear understanding of the storys time and place.Research the historical context If the time and place is an important aspect,you should learn more about the historic details.Without knowledge of the historical context,the significance of the stories could be lost.Sit in the directors chair To visuali
30、ze the play,think like a director.The more detailed the image becomes,the more the play comes to life.Write down first impressions,add details of the actions and personalities.title of play剧本题目剧本题目scene 场次场次character names 人物人物lines of dialogue 对话对话narration旁白旁白stage directions舞台说明舞台说明A play usually
31、 consists of several acts.Each act can have several scenes.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 an
32、d 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.“THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE(ACT 1,SCENE 3)”是几个人的对话，我们可以把它看作是是几个人的对话，我们可以把它看作是口头语篇口头语篇。口头语篇。口头语篇是一种是一种非正式语篇非正式语篇，其特点如下：，其特点如下：1.口头语篇中多使用口头语篇中多使
33、用简单句简单句，而且经常出现，而且经常出现结构不完整的句结构不完整的句子子。如：。如：Henry:Who?Me,sir?Roderick:Yes,you.Henry:Thats right,from San Francisco.Roderick:Youll soon know.In exactly an hour and a half.2.在口头语篇中，说话人可以在口头语篇中，说话人可以随时更换话题随时更换话题、修改错误等修改错误等，在多人交谈中，甚至可以在多人交谈中，甚至可以插话插话。如：。如：Henry:Yes.I went to the American consulate to see
34、k help,but.Anyway,I didnt dare to try again.（Henry用用Anyway更换了话题。）更换了话题。）Henry:Well,I had my own boat.The next morning I was spotted by a ship.Oliver:And it was the ship that brought you to England.（Oliver插话打断了插话打断了Henry的叙述。）的叙述。）3.人们在自由交谈时常常出现人们在自由交谈时常常出现犹豫犹豫、思索思索、停顿停顿等情况，为等情况，为了使交谈不中断，往往借助填补词（了使交谈不
35、中断，往往借助填补词（mm,um,well,you see,I mean,wait等）来延续交谈。因此，口头语篇中往等）来延续交谈。因此，口头语篇中往往有很多填补词。如：往有很多填补词。如：Roderick:How do you do,Mr.er.?Henry:Well,I cant say that I have any plans.除以上口头语篇的常见特点外，本文中还使用了不少其它非除以上口头语篇的常见特点外，本文中还使用了不少其它非正式表达，如：正式表达，如：缩略表达缩略表达：Youre,Thats,cant,mustnt等。等。口语化表达口语化表达：I cant say,Im afra
36、id,to be honest等。等。Complete the passage with words from Act 1,Scene 3.The two gentlemen had been having a heated argument for a couple of days,and had 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 st
37、reet outside.They invited him into their house,where Henry told them he had landed in Britain by _.bet accident Although he had gone to the American consulate 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 t
38、he 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 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 wit
39、h Henry leaving their house and promising that he would not open the letter until 2 oclock.seek sortscenehave an argument,make a bet,settle the argument,take part in the bet,invite sb.into ones house,by accident,seek help,get upset with sb.,postpone,odd,end withUsing these key words to write the sum
40、mary of the scene 3.overconfidentHe thought he could sail better than he could.honestHe told the truth to the brothers.hard-working He wanted a job but not charity.richThey didnt care giving a stranger a million pound bank-note.mischievous(恶作剧的；调皮的，淘气的恶作剧的；调皮的，淘气的)They bet one million pounds just fo
41、r fun.good at judging peopleThey found Henry is honest and hard-working.Listen to Act 1,Scene 3 and role-play it with your partners.Student A:Henry AdamsStudent B:RoderickStudent C:OliverStudent D:Servant&Directortwo rich brothers,bet,a million-pound bank noteHenry,American,sailing,by accidentintrod
42、uce,penniless,jobless luck,letter,promise2 oclock Is money so important?Some people say money is everything.But some people still think that money cannot bring them happiness.What do you think of this?Money can buy a house,but not a home.Money can buy a bed,but not _.Money can buy a clock,but not _.
43、Money can buy a book,but not _.Money can buy a position,but not _.Money can buy medicine,but not _.Money can buy amusement,but not _.sleeptimeknowledgerespecthealthhappinessFill in the blanks.Henry Adams,an American businessman,was carried out to sea by _ in his own boat.Luckily,he was _ and saved b
44、y a ship.After he landed in Britain,he went to the American _ for help,but without luck.One day,he was _ on the street when he was called into a large house owned by two Englishmen.a strong windspottedconsulatewalkingThey asked him a few questions.Henry answered that he was looking for a job in Lond
45、on and asked whether they could _ him one.They didnt offer him anything but instead gave Henry a(n)6._ in which there was money.They asked Henry not to open it until two oclock.letteroffer1.What do you think will happen to Henry?2.Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?3.Give a possible development to the story.
