内容正文:
苏建玉
U2 Extended reading
Mama and Her Bank Account
Based on the time line ,we can divide the passage into two parts.
1
Do you have a private bank account to keep money?
Lead-in
How do you feel at the thought of your savings in the bank account?
Could you guess what might happen in the story based on the title “Mama and Her Bank Account”?
Prediction
Reading
1. What is the secret of Mama’s bank account?
2. Why did Mama tell such a white lie?
3. Why did Mama remind us that “We don't want to go to the Bank.” when they met financial problems? (Line 17)
4. How did the family solve the financial problem without going to the bank?
5. Why did the writer give the first salary to Mama ?
Read the short story and answer the questions.
◆ What is the secret of Mama’s bank account?
There is no bank account at all.
◆ Why did Mama tell such a white lie?
Because Mama wanted to provide a sense of security to her children and give them the hope and courage to face up difficulties.
On one hand, Mama didn