1、Background knowledge about Mark Twain and his play.Do you know who he is?Im Mark Twain.How much do you know about me?Mark TwainMark Twains House 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
2、 in his boyhood world on the river,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Twain loved the river so much that even his pen name is about the river.“Twain”is an old word for“two”.The phrase“mark twain”means that the water is two fathoms deep.The authors real name w
3、as SamuelLanghorne Clemens.Real nameMeaning of his pen nameBirth dateBirthplacePlace where he grew upHis famous storiesRead the short passage quickly and fill in the chart.Real name of MTMeaning of his pennameBirth dateBirth placeSamuel Langhorne ClemensNovember 30th,1835(died 1910)Florida Fill in t
4、he blanks.riverPlace where he grew upHis famous storiesIn Hannibal,Missoouri,along the Mississippi River.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer;The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Americas best known literary figureAmericas short story writer novelistLiterary giantDo you know any evaluation given to him?Humori
5、st public speakerDo you know any of his works?Can you name any of them?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Suppose a rich person gives you a million pound
6、bank-note,what will you do with it?Give the reasons.DiscussionA.narration(记叙文)B.an exposition(说明文)C.An argumentation(论说文）D.a drama(戏剧)1 抚养 提出2 冒险3 短语4 一场 景色5 打赌6 漫步7 允许 许可证8 往下说9 偶然10 盯着看11 发现 污点12 船费13 作出解释14 寻找15 忍耐16 相反bring upadventurephrasescenemake a betwanderpermitgo aheadpermissionby acciden
7、tstare atspotpassageaccount forseekpatienceon the contrarypatientsoughtTime _Place _Characters:1)Henry Adams2)Roderick and Oliver3)ServantThe summer of 1903LondonA lost American businessmanTwo rich brothers Two rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a penniless person if he was given a mi
8、llion pound note.RoderickOliverHenry,the hero of the story,an American businessman,carried out to the ocean.A British ship,for London,passing by,fortunately saved him.Henry was given a letter with money in it by the two brothers and was asked not to open it until 2 oclock.Reading Comprehension I1.He
9、nry was a _.2.Why did the two brothers make a bet?3.What did Mr Adams ask for from the two borthers?4.What was Henry like according to the text?5.The two brothers gave _ to Henry.6.How did Henry feel when he got a letter from the brother?7.When can Henry open the letter?1.Henry was a _.A.poor Britis
10、h businessman B.rich British businessman C.poor American businessman D.rich American businessman SkimmingReading Comprehension I2.Why did the two brothers make a bet?A.They wanted to make fun of Henry.B.They wanted to rob Henry of some money.C.To see whether a man could survive with a million pound
11、bank note a month in London.D.They wanted to make Henry their son-in-law.3.What did Mr Adams ask for from the two borthers?A.A house to stay for a shourt moment.B.A letter with a bank note worth a million pound in it.C.An honest job.D.Charity from the two brothers.4.What was Henry like according to
12、the text?A.A young,kind but silly person B.A yound,honest and hard-working man.C.A careful,kind and poor man D.A young,rich and happy man.5.The two brothers gave _ to Henry.A.a check B.a lot of money C.a credit card D.a letter6.How did Henry feel when he got a letter from the brother?A.Surprised B.A
13、ngry C.Hopeful D.Worried7.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.Careful reading1.Where did Henry come from?2.Why did he stare at something that was left of the brothers dinner on the t
14、able?3.What was Henrys attitude when he got a letter?San Francisco in America.Perhaps he was very hungry.He didnt want the charity.He just wanted an honest job.4.What did he do in America?He worked for a mining company.5.How did he land in Britain?He was sailing out the bay when he was carried out t
15、o sea by a strong wind and was survived by a ship for London.A month agoHenry was _ out of the bay.Towards nightfallHenry found himself _ out to sea by a strong wind.The next morningHenry was _ by a ship.Lastly Henry arrived in _ by working on the ship unpaid.sailingcarriedspottedLondonNowHenry was
16、_ in London and wandering in the street.Just at that timeRoderick _ him and asked him to step in.To Henrys surprise Roderick gave Henry a _ with money in it.lostsawletterRead again and fill in the blanks.RetellingRetell the text by filling the following blanks.In the summer of 1903,two old and wealt
17、hy brothers,Roderick and Oliver,(1)_ _.They wanted to see whether a manwith a million pound bank note could(2)_ _ _ in London.Oliver believed so,while Roderick(3)_ _.They happened to see Henry,wandering on the pavement outside their house.So they asked Henry to come in.From what Henrymade abetsurviv
18、e a monthdoubted itsaid,the two brothers learned that Henry had been(4)_ _ _ _ by a strong wind and then spotted by a ship,on which he worked as(5)_ _ _ to earn his passage.He was(6)_ _ they were looking for.So Roderick and Oliver gave Henry a letter with money in it and told him not to open it(7)_
19、_.At first,Henry refused but finally he accepted it and(8)_ _ _.carried out to seaan unpaid handthe rightpersonoclockuntil 2made the promiseSuppose a rich person gives you a million pound bank-note,what will you do with it?Give the reasons.DiscussionIs money everything?M o n e y I s?Money can buy a
20、house,but not a home.Money can buy a bed,but not sleep.Money can buy a clock,but not time.Money can buy a book,but not knowledge.Money can buy you a position,but not respect.Money can buy you medicine,but not health.Money can buy a friend,but not love.Money can buy you blood,but not life.Money Is no
21、t everything!Discuss1.Why do you think that the brothers chose Henry for their bet?It was his first visit to London so nobody knew him.He had no money so he would have to rely on the bank note.They thought he looked honest because he asked for a job and not charity.1._ Henry wants to find a job in L
22、ondon.2._ Henry 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.Think about what kind of person Henr
23、y was?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.Could you offer me some kind of work here?I dont want your charity,I just want an honest job.Well,it may seem luck to you but not to me.If thi
24、s 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.1.This unit is a play _a short story by an American writer.This unit is a play _ _ based on a short story.which is你的意见都要以事实为根据。You should base your opinion on facts.based on2.He was _(抚养)i
25、n Hannibal,Missouri,along the Mississippi River.bring up:提出，抚养，呕吐He cant eat anything without bringing it up.他吃什么都会吐He was brought up in the country.他是在农村长大的Why did you have to bring up the subject of money?你为什么非要提钱这个问题brought up3.He _his novels _ his boyhood world on the river.她作为一位作家很出名。She is kno
26、wn as a writer.The novel is set in an unnamed country.小说的场景设在一个未知名国度。is best known forset in4.Two old and wealthy brothers have _.n:make a bet(on),win a bet,lose a bet我们赌下一次的选举吧。Lets make a bet on the next election.v:打赌，赌博布莱克先生把钱花在了赌马上。Mr Black spent his money in betting on horse races.I bet:我敢说Foll
27、ow this advice and I bet youll be employed soon!遵循这个建议，我打赌你很快就会找到工作！You bet:的确，当然-Are you going to see the film?-You bet！made a bet.5.Permit me to lead the way,sir.Permit sb to do Permit doing你准许你的孩子们吸烟吗？Do you permit your children to smoke?在我们办公室不许吸烟。We do not permit smoking in the office.Permit:n
28、许可证，通行证 除非你有许可证，否则不许再这里停车。You are not allowed/permitted to park here unless you have a permit.permit:n _permission6.-I wonder,Mr Adams,if youd mind us asking a few questions.-Not at all.Go right ahead (1)I wonder if/whether不知你能否给我在学习上提些建议。I wonder if you can give me any advice?(2)Would you mind _ ca
29、re of my dog?(take)(3)-Could I ask you a personal question?-_.A Yes,dont worry B Of course,go ahead C Yes,help yourself D Of course,why nottaking7.Towards nightfall he found himself carriedout to sea by a strong wind.我发现自己被一群孩子围住了。I found myself surrounded by a group of children.他发现肉的价格近来一直在上涨。He fo
30、und the price of meat rising recently.经典回顾：A cook will be immediately fired if he is found _(smoke)in the kitchen.smoking8.The next morning Id just about given myself up for lost when I was spotted by a ship.正当这时(突然)be doingwhenjust about when我正在看电视，突然有个孩子冲进来。我正要离开，这时突然下起了雨。(1).I was watching TV whe
31、n a boy rushed in.(2).I was just about to go when it rained.give up for lost:认为没希望(3)He was about to tell me the secret _ someone patted him on the shoulder.A.As B.until C.while D.whenspot:v,nI spotted her at once in the crowd.我从人群中认出了他。The ink spotted her dress.墨水弄脏了她的衣服。There are a lot of spots of
32、 paint on the carpet.地板上有许多油漆斑点。He was hit by a falling stone and got killed _.A on a spot B in a spot C on the spot D under the spot认出，弄脏，斑点当场，在现场9.The fact is that I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand,which accounts for my appearance.(1)There were different accounts of the story in the
33、 newspapers.(2)Recent pressure at work may account forhis behavior.(3)请对你自己的行为作出解释。报纸上对此事有几种不同的说法。他的行为也许应归因于他最近的工作压力。Please account for your own behavior.11.You cant open it until two o clock当我们失去健康时，才知道它的价值We can not know the value of health until we lose it.12.James,show Mr Adams out.领进来带领参观我们被领进了等候室。We were shown into/in the waiting room.Show sb inShow sb around13.Why dont you explain what this is all about?_ what this is all about?Why not explain14.In exactly an hour and a half.He _ in three days.A came back B has come back C will come back D comes backThank you！
