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Reading
O. Henry
He was known as "Encyclopedia of American life with humor.“
Good at writing short stories
Surprising ending
What can you see in the picture?
What is happening in the picture?
The gifts
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Fast reading to get the main idea
a set of combs
her beautiful hair
a watch chain
Della Jim
What did she/he sell?
What did she/ he buy?
Did Della have enough money to buy a present?
How did the write emphasize强调 it?
She could not afford a Christmas present
One dollar and eighty-seven cents.
Three times Della counted it.
2. What possessions did each of them have?
Jim---a gold watch
Della--- beautiful hair
Read the 1st part and answer the questions
Read the 2nd part and put the sentences into the right place
A.“Please God, make Jim think I am still beautiful,” thought Della.
B. It surely was made for Jim and on one else.
C. She took off her hat and her beautiful hair fell off like a waterfall.
D. “Give it to me quick," said Della.
E. They took Twenty-one dol