Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking 阅读课讲义及练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第三册

Unit 5 Reading and Thinking 基础+运用练高一必修三 基础全面练 Ⅰ. 一词多义 1. spot ① The young man in rags was spotted walking into the luxurious restaurant, drawing everyone's attention. ② She found a quiet spot under the tree and sat down to read her novel. 2. passage ① Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. ② The old ship made its passage across the Atlantic Ocean in three weeks. 3. bet ① The two wealthy brothers made a bet about whether a poor man could survive for a month with a million-pound bank note. ② I bet you can't finish that enormous plate of food in ten minutes. 4. stare ① The shop owner stared at the million-pound bank note in disbelief, unable to say a word. ② Don't stare at the sun during an eclipse — it can damage your eyes. Ⅱ. 单词拼写 1. What is the true ________ (价值) of money if it cannot buy happiness? 2. The two brothers made a ________ (打赌) about whether a stranger could survive with a million-pound note. 3. Mark Twain wrote many famous ________ (小说) about American life in the 19th century. 4. The opening ________ (场景) of the play shows a poor man wandering the streets of London. 5. You need a special ________ (许可证) to enter the government building. 6. The children ________ (盯着看) at the magician's performance with wide eyes. 7. The accident was not his ________ (过错); the other driver had run a red light. 8. A kind waiter ________ (发现) the hungry man and offered him a free meal. 9. Read the following ________ (段落) carefully and answer the questions below. 10. The painting turned out to be a ________ (真正的) masterpiece from the Renaissance period. Ⅲ. 单句语法填空 1. The old man was ________ (dress) in rags when he walked into the tailor's shop. 2. The shop owner's attitude changed ________ (dramatic) when he saw the large bank note. 3. The two brothers had very different ________ (personal) but shared a love of adventure. 4. ________ (honest) is more valuable than a million pounds, as the story suggests. 5. The poor man was ________ (surprise) that people treated him differently after they saw the note. 6. Mark Twain is widely considered one of America's greatest ________ (novel). 7. The story ________ (write) by Mark Twain has been translated into dozens of languages. 8. The millionaire made a ________ (rash) decision to give away all his money. 9. She looked at the expensive dress ________ (eager) but couldn't afford it. 10. The ________ (true) worth of a person is not measured by their wealth but by their character. Ⅳ. 单句写作 1. 这个故事讲述了一个穷汉突然得到一百万英镑的经历。 This story tells of a poor man who ______ receives a million-pound note. 2. 两兄弟就一个穷人能否靠这张钞票生存一个月打了个赌。 The two brothers made a ______ about whether a poor man could survive a month with this note. 3. 店主看到那张钞票时，态度立刻发生了巨大的变化。 When the shop owner saw the note, his attitude ______ immediately. 4. 金钱的真正价值不在于拥有多少，而在于如何使用。 The true ______ of money lies not in how much you have, but in how you use it. 5. 这个故事告诉我们，不要以貌取人。 This story tells us that we should not judge a person by their ______. 综合应用练 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A Henry Adams was an American businessman who had been swept out to sea during a sailing trip. When he was rescued and brought to London, he had no money, no friends, and no idea what to do next. He was wandering the streets, hungry and penniless, when two wealthy brothers spotted him through their window. The brothers, Oliver and Roderick, had been arguing about what would happen if a poor but honest man were given a million-pound bank note. Oliver believed the man could survive for a month without spending the note, simply by showing it to gain trust. Roderick disagreed. When they saw Henry, they decided he was the perfect subject for their experiment. They invited Henry inside, offered him a meal, and handed him an envelope. Inside was a single bank note worth one million pounds. Henry was confused but accepted it. As he stepped out onto the street, his life began to change. Shop owners who had ignored him now bowed with respect. Restaurants refused to let him pay. Tailors fitted him with the finest suits — all because they assumed a man holding such a note must be extraordinarily wealthy. Henry did not spend a single penny of the note, yet it gave him everything he needed. The note, it turned out, was far more powerful as a symbol than as actual money. 1. How did Henry Adams end up in London? A. He traveled there for business. B. He was swept out to sea and rescued. C. He moved there to find work. D. He was invited by the two brothers. 2. What were the two brothers arguing about? A. Whether Henry could find a job in London. B. Whether a poor man could survive a month with a million-pound note. C. Whether Henry was truly honest. D. Whether the bank note was genuine. 3. What does the underlined word "penniless" in paragraph 1 most likely mean? A. Having no money at all. B. Having only pennies. C. Being very rich. D. Being lost in a city. 4. What lesson does Henry's experience mainly suggest? A. Money can buy true friendship. B. A million-pound note is the key to happiness. C. People's attitudes can change dramatically based on perceived wealth. D. It is easy to become rich in London. B Mark Twain's story "The Million Pound Bank Note" is more than a humorous tale — it is a sharp critique of society's obsession with wealth. Through Henry Adams, Twain shows how easily people judge others by their appearance and their supposed financial status. The shop owners, waiters, and tailors in the story do not know Henry personally. They know only one thing: he holds a million-pound note. That single fact transforms him from a beggar into a gentleman in their eyes. This theme remains remarkably relevant today. Studies have shown that people dressed in expensive clothing receive better service in stores and restaurants. Job applicants with prestigious addresses on their resumes are more likely to be hired. We like to believe we judge people by their character, but the reality is that wealth and appearance often determine how we treat others. Twain's message is not that money is evil, but that society's worship of money leads to absurd behavior. The shop owner who refuses payment from a man holding a million-pound note is not being generous — he is being greedy. He assumes that serving this man will eventually bring him profit. Twain suggests that true virtue lies not in how much money we have, but in how we treat others, regardless of their wealth. The story ends happily for Henry, but Twain leaves readers with a troubling question: if society values a piece of paper more than a person's character, what does that say about us? It is a question worth pondering — not just in Twain's time, but in our own. 5. What is the main argument of this passage? A. Mark Twain was the greatest American writer. B. Society's obsession with wealth leads people to judge others by appearance rather than character. C. The story of Henry Adams is based on true events. D. Money is always evil and should be avoided. 6. According to the passage, what do studies show about people in expensive clothing? A. They are more intelligent than others. B. They receive better service in stores and restaurants. C. They are less trustworthy than others. D. They are always happier than others. 7. What does the underlined word "pondering" in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Ignoring completely. B. Thinking carefully about something. C. Forgetting quickly. D. Laughing about something. 8. What does Twain suggest about true virtue? A. True virtue comes from having a lot of money. B. True virtue lies in how we treat others regardless of their wealth. C. True virtue is impossible to achieve. D. True virtue means refusing to accept money from others. Ⅱ. 七选五 Mark Twain's "The Million Pound Bank Note" is one of the most entertaining short stories in American literature. ___9___ It tells the story of Henry Adams, an American who arrives in London with no money and no friends. Henry is wandering the streets when two wealthy brothers invite him inside. ___10___ Oliver believes that a poor but honest man can survive a month in London with the note. Roderick disagrees. When Henry opens the envelope, he is shocked to find a bank note worth one million pounds. ___11___ He tries to return it, but the brothers have already left. Over the next month, Henry discovers that simply showing the note is enough. ___12___ Restaurants refuse to charge him, and tailors give him free suits, all assuming that a man with such a note must be incredibly wealthy. The story is both funny and thought-provoking. ___13___ Twain uses humor to make a serious point: society's obsession with money often leads to ridiculous behavior. In the end, Henry returns the note and earns a good job through his own honesty and hard work — proving that character matters more than wealth. A. Shop owners bow to him and offer their best goods for free. B. They hand him an envelope containing a single million-pound bank note. C. The brothers have been arguing about what would happen if a poor man were given such a note. D. It was first published in 1893 and remains popular today. E. He does not know what to do with such a large amount of money. F. The story reveals deep truths about human nature and society. G. Henry decides to spend the entire note within the first week. 参考答案 基础全面练 Ⅰ. 一词多义 1. ①发现/认出 ②地点/处所 2. ①文章/段落 ②通行/航行 3. ①打赌 ②敢说/确信 4. ①凝视/盯着看 ②注视（危险/强光） Ⅱ. 单词拼写 1. value 2. bet 3. novels 4. scene 5. permit 6. stared 7. fault 8. spotted 9. passage 10. genuine Ⅲ. 单句语法填空 1. dressed 2. dramatically 3. personalities 4. Honesty 5. surprised 6. novelists 7. written 8. rash 9. eagerly 10. true Ⅳ. 单句写作 1. suddenly 2. bet 3. changed 4. value 5. appearance 综合应用练 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A篇：1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C B篇：5. B 6. B 7. B 8. B Ⅱ. 七选五 9. D 10. C 11. E 12. A 13. F 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking — 阅读课讲义 I. Lead in — 百万英镑会怎么花 Think & Share: Do you think money can solve all problems? Why or why not? Useful Expressions: 1. If I had a million-pound bank note, I would... 1. I think money can or cannot solve all problems because... 1. Money is useful for..., but it cannot... 1. In my opinion, the most important thing is... 【答案】示例：If I had a million-pound bank note, I would buy a house for my parents and invest the rest in education. I think money cannot solve all problems because love and health are more important. II. Pre-reading Activity 1: Word-Meaning Matching 词汇连连看 Match each word with its correct definition. Draw a line to connect. 1. bet ______ B B. an agreement where people risk money on a result 2. step ______ F F. to move a short distance, especially inside a building 3. permit ______ A A. to allow someone to do something 4. stare ______ E E. to look at something for a long time with eyes wide open 5. eventually ______ D D. in the end; finally 6. postpone ______ C C. to put off until a later time 【答案】1-B 2-F 3-A 4-E 5-D 6-C Activity 2: Contextual Vocabulary 语境填空 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. bet step permit stare eventually postpone 1. The two brothers made a ______ about whether a man could live a month with a million-pound bank note. 1. Would you ______ inside a moment, please? 1. The weather did not ______ them to go sailing. 1. Do not ______ at people; it is impolite. 1. After waiting for an hour, the bus ______ arrived. 1. They decided to ______ the meeting until next week. 【答案】1. bet 2. step 3. permit 4. stare 5. eventually 6. postpone Activity 3: Prediction 读前预测 Look at the title "The Million Pound Bank Note" and the photos. What do you think the text will focus on? A. The history of British banking and how paper currency changed the economy B. A rags-to-riches story about a poor man who works hard and becomes a millionaire C. Two wealthy brothers' bet: can a poor stranger survive in London with a million-pound bank note? D. A man's adventure diary of surviving on the streets of London for a month 【答案】C III. While Reading Part 1: Fast Reading Activity 1: Multiple Choice Read the text quickly and choose the best answer for each question. 1. What is the main idea of the text? A. How to become rich in London. B. Two rich brothers make a bet involving a poor young man and a million-pound bank note. C. The history of banking in England. D. A poor man's journey to find a job. 1. What type of text is this passage? A. A news report. B. A play script / dramatic scene. C. A travel guide. D. A science article. 【答案】1. B 2. B Part 2: Careful Reading Activity 2: Character Comparison 人物性格对比 Complete the comparison table of the three main characters. Aspect Roderick Oliver Henry Adams Social Status Wealthy gentleman Wealthy gentleman Poor American stranger View on the Bet Doubts a man could live a month with the note Believes a million-pound note can sustain a man Unaware of the bet Personality Sceptical, cautious, curious Confident, adventurous Honest, proud, hard-working Role in Story The doubter who questions the bet The believer who proposes the bet The subject of the bet Activity 3: Answer the Questions Answer the following questions based on the passage. 1. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make? 【答案】Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. Roderick doubts it. They made a bet to settle this. 1. How did Henry Adams come to England? 【答案】He was sailing his own boat. Towards night, he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning, he was spotted by a ship that brought him to England. 1. How does Henry want the brothers to help him? 【答案】He wants them to offer him work that earns an honest income. He does not want charity. 1. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet? 【答案】Because Henry is poor, honest, hard-working, and an outsider in London — an ideal subject for testing whether money alone can sustain a person. Activity 4: True or False Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). If false, correct it. 1. Henry Adams is an American from San Francisco. (T) 2. Henry went to the American consulate and received help. (F) → Henry went to the American consulate to seek help, but he did not receive any. 3. The brothers told Henry he could open the letter immediately. (F) → The brothers told Henry he could not open the letter until two o'clock. 4. Henry was happy to receive money from the brothers. (F) → Henry said he did not want charity. He just wanted a job that earns an honest income. IV. Post Reading — Discussion Discuss the following questions with your partner. Use the useful expressions below to help you. Useful Expressions: 1. I think Henry is... because... 1. From the text, we can see that Henry... 1. I think the bet is or is not fair because... 1. If I were Henry, I would feel... 1. In my opinion, the brothers should or should not have... 1. What kind of person do you think Henry Adams is? Give evidence from the text. 1. Do you think the brothers' bet is fair to Henry? Why or why not? IV-B. Comparison Writing 对比写作 Compare Henry's mindset before and after receiving the letter with the million-pound bank note. 1. Before receiving the letter, how did Henry feel? (Think about: his accident, his search for help, his desire for honest work.) 1. After receiving the letter, how might Henry's feelings and situation change? Use your prediction from the story. 1. Use comparison expressions: "At first, Henry felt... However, after receiving the letter, he..." / "In contrast to his earlier..., Henry now..." V. Homework 1. Write a comparison paragraph (80-100 words): Compare Henry's mindset and situation before and after receiving the million-pound bank note. 1. Underline at least five useful expressions from the text and try to memorize them. 1. Preview the next section "Listening and Speaking". 第 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） Unit 5 The Value of Money Reading and Thinking — 阅读课讲义 I. Lead in — 百万英镑会怎么花 Think & Share: Do you think money can solve all problems? Why or why not? Useful Expressions: 1. If I had a million-pound bank note, I would... 1. I think money can or cannot solve all problems because... 1. Money is useful for..., but it cannot... 1. In my opinion, the most important thing is... II. Pre-reading Activity 1: Word-Meaning Matching 词汇连连看 Match each word with its correct definition. Draw a line to connect. 1. bet ______ B. an agreement where people risk money on a result 2. step ______ F. to move a short distance, especially inside a building 3. permit ______ A. to allow someone to do something 4. stare ______ E. to look at something for a long time with eyes wide open 5. eventually ______ D. in the end; finally 6. postpone ______ C. to put off until a later time Activity 2: Contextual Vocabulary 语境填空 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. bet step permit stare eventually postpone 1. The two brothers made a ______ about whether a man could live a month with a million-pound bank note. 1. Would you ______ inside a moment, please? 1. The weather did not ______ them to go sailing. 1. Do not ______ at people; it is impolite. 1. After waiting for an hour, the bus ______ arrived. 1. They decided to ______ the meeting until next week. Activity 3: Prediction 读前预测 Look at the title "The Million Pound Bank Note" and the photos. What do you think the text will focus on? A. The history of British banking and how paper currency changed the economy B. A rags-to-riches story about a poor man who works hard and becomes a millionaire C. Two wealthy brothers' bet: can a poor stranger survive in London with a million-pound bank note? D. A man's adventure diary of surviving on the streets of London for a month III. While Reading Part 1: Fast Reading Activity 1: Multiple Choice Read the text quickly and choose the best answer for each question. 1. What is the main idea of the text? A. How to become rich in London. B. Two rich brothers make a bet involving a poor young man and a million-pound bank note. C. The history of banking in England. D. A poor man's journey to find a job. 1. What type of text is this passage? A. A news report. B. A play script / dramatic scene. C. A travel guide. D. A science article. Part 2: Careful Reading Activity 2: Character Comparison 人物性格对比 Complete the comparison table of the three main characters. Aspect Roderick Oliver Henry Adams Social Status __________________ __________________ __________________ View on the Bet __________________ __________________ __________________ Personality __________________ __________________ __________________ Role in Story __________________ __________________ __________________ Activity 3: Answer the Questions Answer the following questions based on the passage. 1. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make? 1. How did Henry Adams come to England? 1. How does Henry want the brothers to help him? 1. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet? Activity 4: True or False Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). If false, correct it. 1. Henry Adams is an American from San Francisco. ( ) 2. Henry went to the American consulate and received help. ( ) 3. The brothers told Henry he could open the letter immediately. ( ) 4. Henry was happy to receive money from the brothers. ( ) IV. Post Reading — Discussion Discuss the following questions with your partner. Use the useful expressions below to help you. Useful Expressions: 1. I think Henry is... because... 1. From the text, we can see that Henry... 1. I think the bet is or is not fair because... 1. If I were Henry, I would feel... 1. In my opinion, the brothers should or should not have... 1. What kind of person do you think Henry Adams is? Give evidence from the text. 1. Do you think the brothers' bet is fair to Henry? Why or why not? IV-B. Comparison Writing 对比写作 Compare Henry's mindset before and after receiving the letter with the million-pound bank note. 1. Before receiving the letter, how did Henry feel? (Think about: his accident, his search for help, his desire for honest work.) 1. After receiving the letter, how might Henry's feelings and situation change? Use your prediction from the story. 1. Use comparison expressions: "At first, Henry felt... However, after receiving the letter, he..." / "In contrast to his earlier..., Henry now..." V. Homework 1. Write a comparison paragraph (80-100 words): Compare Henry's mindset and situation before and after receiving the million-pound bank note. 1. Underline at least five useful expressions from the text and try to memorize them. 1. Preview the next section "Listening and Speaking". 第 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $