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Unit 5 The Value of Money
Listening and Speaking
Opening page
What does the title mean?
What do you think the theme of this unit is?
The Value of Money
What do you think the man is holding in his hand?
What do you think may happen to it?
What does the story have to do with the theme of this unit?
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Opening page
In this unit, we will
read excerpts (节选) from the script of The Million Pound Bank Note.
listen to a news report and watch a film clip about people’s attitudes towards money.
write a scene for a play.
read more about how people feel about money and its impact.
The Value of Money
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1. To discuss and share your view on money.
2. To listen to news reports about the lost money.
3. To arrive at a reasonable judgement on the value of money.
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Lead-in
What can people buy with money?
What can people not buy with money?
can
cannot
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What can people buy with money?
car
house
clothes
food
book
microwave
digital camera
towel
soap
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What can people not buy with money?
love
health
respect
family
knowledge
friendship
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can
cannot
car
house
clothes
food
book
micro wave
digital camera
towel
soap
... ...
love
health
respect
family
knowledge
friendship
... ...
material needs
spiritual needs
Is money the basis of a happy life? Why or why not?
Money is a good servant and a bad master.
— Francis Bacon
Quote
Money is quite useful as a help for us to get what we need.
If we let money rule our lives, we will suffer.
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If you suddenly got a large amount of money, what would you do with it?
Free Talk
Watch a short video to learn a girl’s story.
1. What happened to the girl?
2. What were her friends’ suggestions and what did she do?
3.What’s the lady’s attitude towards money?
1. What happened to the girl ?
She received a statement from the _______and found that there were _________________ in her account.
2. What were her friends’ suggestions and what did she do?
They suggested keeping it or spending i