1、The Million Pound Bank NoteUnit 3 Do you know who he is?Im Mark Twain.How much do you know about me?Americas best known literary figureAmericas short story writer novelistLiterary giantDo you know any evaluation given to him?Humorist public speakerDo you know any of his works?Can you name any of the
2、m?His famous worksThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer汤姆索亚历险记The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn哈克贝利弗恩历险记Life on the Mississippi密西西比河上的生活Running for Governor竞选州长The Million Pound Bank Note百万英镑“The man who does not read books has no advantage over the man that cannot read them.”“Always tell the truth;then you
3、 dont have to remember anything.”-Mark Twain Read the short passage below and then fill in the chart.Mark Twain was born in Florida on November 30th,1835.He was brought up in Hannibal,Missouri,along the Mississippi River.He is best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river,such as T
4、he Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.ACT1SCENEThe story beganSkimming to get general ideas1.Henry was a _.A.poor British businessman B.rich British businessman C.poor American businessman D.rich American businessmanSkimmingReading Comprehension I2.The two brothers gave
5、_ to Henry.A.a check B.a lot of money C.a credit card D.a letter3.When can Henry open the letter?A.He cant open it until 1 oclock.B.He cant open it until 2 oclock.C.He can open it after 1:30.D.He can open it on 3 oclock.SkimmingReading Comprehension I1._ Henry wants to find a job in London.2._ Henry
6、 is given an envelope by the two brothers.3._ Henry is an unlucky young man.4._The servant is called James.5._ Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers.FFOFOscanningReading Comprehension IIWrite“F”if it is a fact.Write“O”if it is an opinion.Henry wandered in London streets.About a month ago
7、Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay.The next morning he was spotted by a ship.Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.12345Put the following events in correct order:SkimmingReading Comprehension IIIRead
8、the passage and answer:SkimmingReading Comprehension IV1.How did Henry Adams come to England?2.Where did Henry work before?How much did he have?3.Why did they choose Henry?1.How did Henry Adams come to England?2.Where did Henry work before?How much did he have?3.Why did they choose Henry?It was the
9、ship that brought him to England.He worked for a mining company before and he had no money at all.Because Henry was honest,hard-working and poor.Divide up the class so that each group of students looks at one character and then shares the idea of each group.What kinds of people are Henry Adams,Olive
10、r and Roderick?Find some adjectives(or other words)to describe them after reading.It is my first trip here.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)Well,I cant say that I have any plans.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.It is my first trip here.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)W
11、ell,I cant say that I have any plans.Could you offer me some kind of work here?I dont want your charity.I just want an honest job.Well,it may seem lucky to you but not to me.If this is your idea of some kind of joke,I dont think its very funny.Now,if youll excuse me,I think Ill be on my way.QuizThe
12、story happened in _ in _.Henry,a tramp who came from _ landed in Britain_ _.He earned his _ by working as an _ hand.Wandering in London streets,he met two rich _ who asked him to _ _ their house.After asking Henry many questions,they gave him a _.London1903San Franciscoby accidentpassageunpaidbrothers step insideletterSummaryQuiz I Homework1.How do you think the story will develop?Write a passage about it in about 150 words.2.Finish the exercises on page 20.
