Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

THE VALUE OF MONEY — B3U5 Reading & Thinking The Million Pound Bank Note What do you know about Mark Twain? Mark Twain (1835—1910) Samuel Langhorne Clemens American short story writer, novelist, humorist, literary giant Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835. He was brought up in Missouri, along the Mississippi River. He is 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 19th century in American literature. Also one of the greatest writer in the world. 《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》 He led an adventurous life on the Mississippi River and his most famous works describe people on this great river. His famous works： 《卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙》 His famous works： Lead-in Q: If you had one million, what would you like to do? go shopping donation travel Do research spend them on food conduct financial transactions start a business buy a big flat improve knowledge What is the type of the text? The Million Pound Bank Note Act 1, Scene 3 note(also bank note): means a piece of paper money, especially for British English, and in American English usually bill. A. A novel. B. A biography. C. A play. Let's predict Act幕, scene场 The elements(元素) of a play narration 旁白 character names 人物 stage directions 舞台说明 dialogues 对话 title of play Plots Two _______________made _______ and found _______ a perfect person for the bet. wealthy brothers a bet Henry Plots Oliver who believes a man could live a month in London with _____________________ wealthy brothers made a bet on Henry Roderick who _______ the idea. a million pound bank note doubts Henry, an _________ who _______in Britain ____ accident American landed by How did that happen to Henry? Put the Henry’s experience in correct order. ( ) I wandered in London streets. ( ) About a month ago, I was sailing out of the bay. ( ) The next morning I was spotted by a ship. ( ) Towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. ( ) The ship brought me to England. Then I went to the American consulate to seek help, but got nothing. 5 1 3 2 4 Inference You mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage. ？ It’s an advantage for you to suffer all these experiences. You don’t need to worry about that because we’re going to give you a million-pound bank note. Inference What information did the two rich brothers ask Henry ? name hometown work money plans Why could Henry be chosen for the bet? foreigner × × miner Reading for feelings Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please? Henry: Who? Me, sir? Roderick: Yes, you. Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in? (Henry enters the house.) Henry felt __________. surprised Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr Adams. Henry: Thank you. Roderick:You're an American? Henry: That's right, from San Francisco. Roderick: May we ask what you're doing in thiscountry and what your plans are? Henry: Well, I can't say that I have any plans.As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident. Henry felt__________. anxious Reading for feelings Henry:I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir. Roderick:Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America? Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here? Roderick: Patience. If you don't 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__________. puzzled Reding for feelings Henry felt_______and _________. angry upset Henry felt____________. doubtful Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don't think it's very funny. Now if you'll excuse me, I ought to be on my way. Roderick: Please don't go. You mustn't think we don't 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 letter. Henry: (taking it carefully) For me? Reading for feelings Henry: Well, why don't you explain what this is all about? Roderick: You'll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half. Servant: This way, sir. Roderick: Not until 2 o'clock. Promise? Henry: Promise.Goodbye. Henry felt__________, __________. puzzled curious Reading for feelings Reading for personalities 3. Well, to be honest, I have none. 1. I can’t say I have any plans. As a matter of fact… polite honest 1. Who? Me, sir? 2. Adams. Henry Adams. 3. Thank you. 4. I’m afraid… sir. 2. I worked for a mining company. frank / straightforward 1. Could you offer me work here? 2. Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me… 3. Oh, this is silly. 4. I don’t want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income. Reading for personalities ● Young man, would you step inside a moment, please? ● May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are? ● If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have? They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun. They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviours. polite mischievous wise 《学习笔记》P 86 Summary 语法填空 Writing What will happen to Henry after 2 o’clock? Write a continuation with Henry as the first-person narrator. As soon as I was out of sight of that house I opened my envelope and saw that it contained money! ______ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Writing Sample As soon as I was out of sight of that house I opened my envelope and saw that it contained money! My opinion of those people changed. I lost not a moment, but shoved note and money into my vest pocket, and broke for the nearest cheap eating house. Well, how I did eat! When at last I couldn’t hold any more, I took out my money and unfolded it, took one glimpse and nearly fainted (晕厥). Five millions of dollars! Why, it made my head swim. I must have sat there stunned and blinking at the note as much as a minute before I came rightly to myself again. The first thing I noticed, then, was the landlord (店主). His eye was on the note, and he was petrified (惊呆). He was worshiping (崇拜) with all his body and soul, but he looked as if he couldn't stir hand or foot. I took my cue in a moment and did the only rational thing. I reached the note towards him, and said, carelessly: “give me the change, please.” Assignment Work in groups of four to role-play Act 1, Scene 3. Student A B C D Henry Adams Roderick Oliver Servant & Narrator Money is a good servant and a bad master. -Francis Bacon Thank You! $$