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Period 2 Reading and Thinking
Learn About The Writer
Mark Twain
1835-1910
谎言走遍天下,真理寸步难行
A lie can travel halfway around the world, while the truth is putting on its shoes.
Lead-in
Early stage: Active & humor
Mid-term: Satire(讽刺)/ˈsætaɪə(r)/
Later period: pessimistic & desperate
Writing style
Learn About The Writer
《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》
His famous works
《卡拉韦拉斯县著名的跳蛙》
Now let’s read a play
Title of play
Scene(场次)
Character names
Narration
(旁白)
Lines (台词)
Stage directions
(舞台说明)
The elements of the play
A play has a unique format and 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.
Setting背景
Narration always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.
A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes.
Summarize the main idea in your own words.
Act1, Scene 3
Two _______________made _______ and found _______ a perfect person for the bet.
wealthy brothers
a bet
Henry
Fast reading
Oliver who believes a man could live a month in London with ______________________
Roderick who _______ the idea.
Henry, an _________ who _______in Britain ____ accident
a million pound bank note
doubts
American
landed
by
How did that happen to Henry?
wealthy brothers made a bet
on 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 he 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.
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What information did the two rich brothers ask Henry ?
name
hometown
work
money
plans
Why could Henry be chosen for the bet?
2. A right moment
1. Henry’s personal background
young,
foreigner,
in a poor situation,
without aim,
without job,
without money
hard-working,
ending
development
climax
beginning
Finish the mind map below and retell the story.
Listening and talking
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.
Now discuss the questions.
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(配菜), and a tall tankard(啤酒杯) of ale(啤酒)-twice.
The waiter is surprised that Henry eats so much food.
3. Why does the owner think Henry hesitates to pay the bill?
The owner thinks Henry does not have the money to pay.
4. Why does the owner think the bank note is probably real?
Because no one would get into trouble to forge a bill of such a
high amount-it would be crazy.
5. What happens in the end?
All the people in the restaurant think Henry is an eccentric
millionaire and the owner let him leave without having to pay
the bill.
Unit 5 The Value of Money
Video Time
Video Time
At the Hotel
In this scene from The Million Pound Bank Note, the owner of the tailor’s shop has called the Bumbles Hotel and told them that a rich American, Henry Adams, is coming and that they should give him their best room.
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BEFORE YOU WATCH
1. Look at the characters listed in the box and predict who will appear in the film clip.
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VOCABULARY
A bellboy is a young man who carries bags, takes messages etc in a hotel.
行李员
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A maid is a female servant, especially in a large house or hotel. (旅馆)女服务员
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A doorman is a man who usually wears a uniform and works in a hotel letting people into the building.门厅侍者
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A chef is a skilled cook, especially the main cook in a hotel or restaurant. 厨师;主厨
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Watch the video clip.
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Video Time
Look at the characters listed in the box and predict who will appear in the film clip.
bellboy manager tailor police officer
maid waiter/waitress doorman driver
secretary chef
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1. Check your answers in Before You Watch.
What is this scene about?
Henry Adams lost his bank note at the hotel.
Henry Adams fell in love with Portia at the hotel.
Henry Adams received a warm reception at the hotel.
WHILE YOU WATCH
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2. Put the events in the correct order.
The real Henry Adams appears.
Henry makes friends with the man.
The doorman thinks the man is Henry, and so he invites him inside.
A man appears wearing a hat.
The hotel manager realises he has made a mistake.
WHILE YOU WATCH
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2. Put the events in the correct order.
The real Henry Adams appears.
Henry makes friends with the man.
The doorman thinks the man is Henry, and so he invites him inside.
A man appears wearing a hat.
The hotel manager realises he has made a mistake.
WHILE YOU WATCH
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