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新人教版高中英语必修三Unit5 The Value of Money
Listening and Talking
Review the story The Million Pound Bank Note, Act 1, Scene 3.
Guess what happens in the film.
Viewing-Talking
Henry is eating. He seems quite hungry, but also quite happy to be eating such a large meal.
The waiter seems quite angry. Perhaps Henry does not have enough money to pay the bill.
Viewing-Talking
Both the waiter and Henry look like they are in a state of shock. The waiter is looking at a piece of paper. Is this the million-pound bank note?
Henry is leaving, and everyone is treating him like he is a king. Even though his back is turned to us, he still looks unsure.
Viewing-Talking
Watch the film clip and check if you are correct.
Viewing-Talking
Complete the mind maps before and after Henry opened the envelope:
thought little;
take a chance
doubt;
shock
rude manner
polite; patient
thankful, polite
treat him nicely;
feel sorry
shocked;
bow
confused;
welcoming
thankful, polite
Now discuss the questions.
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1 Why does the owner of the restaurant want Henry to sit somewhere else?
2 What does Henry order? Why is the waiter surprised?
3 Why does the owner think Henry hesitates to pay the bill?
4 Why does the owner think the bank note is probably real?
5 What happens in the end?
Check your answers.
1 Why does the owner of the restaurant want Henry to sit somewhere else?
2 What does Henry order? Why is the waiter surprised?
Since Henry is poorly dressed, the owner of the restaurant does not want him to sit in the middle of the room where everyone can see him.
Henry orders ham and eggs, a nice big juicy steak with all the trimmings, and a tall tankard of ale-twice.
The waiter is surprised that Henry eats so much food.
3 Why does the owner think Henry hesitates to pay the bill?
4 Why does the owner think the bank note is probably real?
5 What happens in the end?
The owner thinks Henry does not have the money to pay.
Because no one would get into trouble to forge a bill of such a high amount-it would be cra