1、必修3THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTEAct I,Scene 3Unit 3scenenarratorRoderickOliverbetmake a betpennilesswandern.(戏剧)一场;现场;场面;景色n.讲述者,叙述者n.罗德里克(男名)n.奥利弗(男名)n.赌;打赌vi.&vt.打赌;赌钱打赌adj.贫困的;身无分文的vi.漫游;漫步;漂泊Words ReviewRead after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.pavementbusinessmanpermitaheadgo ahea
2、dby accidentbaystaren.人行道(=sidewalk)n.商人vt.&vi.许可;允许;准许n.通行证;许可证;执照adv.在前;向前;提前前进;(用于祈使句)可以;往下说偶然;无意中;不小心n.海湾vi.凝视;盯着看Words Reviewstare atnightfallfaultspotpassageunpaidaccount盯着看;凝视n.黄昏n.过错;缺点;故障vt.发现;认出n.斑点;污点;地点n.船费(包括食宿);通道;(一)段adj.未付款的;不受报酬的vi.&vt.认为;说明;总计有n.说明;理由;计算;帐目Words Reviewaccount forem
3、bassyseekpatiencecontraryon the contrarycharityenvelope是的原因;解释n.大使馆;大使及其官员vt.&vi.寻找;探索;寻求n.耐性;忍耐n.反面;对立面adj.相反的;相违的与此相反;正相反n.慈善(团体);施舍n.信封Words Review1.To understand this scene of the play2.To summarize the main idea of the story3.To learn about the personalities of the main characters4.To recognise
4、 different accents between British English and American English5.To have a right attitude towards moneyFeatures:1.In the form of a dialogue2.Different styles of speechReadinga playReading a normal textA play usually consists of several acts.Each act can have several scenes.A play has a unique format
5、 and style.Most plays are in the form of a dialogue.Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.Characters may narrate,or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of narrator.In order to better understand a play
6、,we should pay attention to the instructions or tipsincluded in a play.Imagine that somebody gives you a large sum of money to spend as you like.What would you do with it?A man called Henry Adams was lucky enough to get a million pound bank note.How would he dealt with it?What do you think would hap
7、pen to him?Now lets read Act I,Scene 3.Skimming for general ideaRead the play and then answer the questions.How many characters are there in the scene?Who are they?Characters:Henry Adams,a lost American businessman in London.Roderick and Oliver,two brothers and rich Englishmen.When and where did the
8、 story happen?Where are the characters in Scene 3?What happened in Scene 3?In London,the summer of 1903.In the old brothers home.The two old brothers gave Henry a bank note.Scanning for specific informationHenry wandered in London streets.About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay.The
9、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.1.How did Henry Adams come to England?2.Where did Henry work before?3.Why did the
10、y choose Henry?It was the ship that brought him to England.He worked for a mining company.Because Henry was honest,hard-working and poor.Answer the following questions.1._ Henry wants to find a job in London.2._ Henry is given an envelope by the two brothers.3._ Henry is an unlucky young man.4._ The
11、 servant is called James.5._ Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers.FFOFOWrite“F”if it is a fact.Write“O”if it is an opinion.P19 1 Find all the examples of polite requests in the story.Then rewrite them in informal language.P19 2 Polite languageSimple alternativeCome in,please.Hello.Please
12、 come in.Let me show you the way.1 Would you step inside a moment,please?2 Good morning,sir.Would you please come in?3 Permit me to lead the way,sir.4 How do you do,Mr er?5 I wonder,Mr Adams,if youd mind 6 May we ask what youre doing in this country?7 Now if youll excuse me Hello Mr Mr Adams,is it O
13、K if?Why are you in England?Please excuse me.P19 3 In pairs describe how Henrys feelings change during the conversation.First find what Henry says or does on the following occasions and then use your own words to describe how you think he feels.Explain your reasons.What Henry says or doesHow he feel
14、sBefore he enters the brothers houseWhen he introduces himselfWhen the brothers ask him about his plansWhen he tells them how he reached London by shipwanders round Londonbehaves politely and answers questions fullymiserable,unhappy,anxiouscurious why he has been asked to go into the houseadmits his
15、 problems and asks for work;explains his situationblames himself for his carelessness;remembers how hungry he was when he sees the food on the tablegrateful that he was rescued;aware of his hungerhopeful that he might find a solution to his troublesWhat Henry says or doesHow he feelsWhen they seem h
16、appy that he has no money When they give him the envelopeWhen they tell him there is money in itBefore he leaves the housereplies angrilyangry,irritatedwants to open the envelope straightawayirritated that he cannot open the envelop at onceexplains he wants a job not charityunhappy to be given money
17、rather than working for itagrees not to open the letter till 2 pminterested andcuriousWhat kinds of people are Henry Adams,Oliver and Roderick?Group workFind some words to describe them after reading.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.It is my first trip here.Well,I cant say that I hav
18、e any plans.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)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
19、my way.I wonder,Mr Adams,if youd mind us asking a few questions.May we ask what youre doing in this country and what your plans are?If you dont mind,may I ask you how much money you have?prepared to bet one million pounds just for a bit of fun恶作剧的They see that Henry is honest and proud through his w
20、ords and behaviour.Careful reading重难点句式分析1.Well,towards nightfall I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind.oneself宾补“find+oneself+宾语补足语”是一个固定结构,意为“突然发现自己处于某种境地”。(1)When he walked out of the airport,he foundhimself surrounded by a group of reporters and his fans.(2)Tom found himself lying i
21、n a forest the next morning.(3)When he woke up,he found himself locked in the room.towards prep.1)close or closer to a point in time 将近,接近(某个时间)Towards the end of the afternoon it began to rain.The Channel tunnel was due to open towards the end of 1993.There was a forecast of cooler weather toward t
22、he end of the week.嗯,夜晚来临时,我发现自己被一阵强风刮到了海上。2)in the direction of sb./sth.向,朝,对着They were heading towards the German border.She had her back towards me.Anne left Artie and walked down the corridor towards the foyer(休息室).TranslationHe noticed two policemen coming towards him.1.他觉察到两名警察正朝他走来。2.我发现那个男孩儿
23、躲在门后。I found the boy hiding behind the door.3.他醒来时,发现自己被绑在一棵树上。When he woke up,he found himself tied to a tree.(1)I had just finished the homework when the telephone rang.(2)I had just lain down that day when there was a knock on the door.(3)I had gone only a few steps when I realized that my greeti
24、ng had been impolite.2.The next morning Id just about given myself up for lost when I was spotted by a ship.第二天早上,我正感到绝望的时候,一艘船发现了我。时间状语从句adv.nearly,very close to 几乎had just donewhen刚做完某事,这时+spot v.to see or notice a person or thing,especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so 看见,发现I spotted
25、a police car behind us.Meg spotted someone coming out of the building.One of the station staff spotted that I was in difficulty,and came to help.第二天早上,我正感到绝望的时候,一艘船发现了我。TranslationLucy had gone to sleep when I got home at three oclock yesterday.1.我昨天三点到家时,露西已经睡着了。Dicks very tall,so hes easy to spot
26、in a crowd.2.迪克个子很高,所以在人群中容易被认出来。1.What do you think will happen to Henry?2.Will the bank note help him or get him into trouble?3.Give a possible development of the story.PredictionEnjoy this piece of video.And then act it out in group of four.Tip:Pay attention to the differences between Henrys lang
27、uage and the brotherslanguage.In the summer of 1903,two old and wealthy brothers,Roderick and Oliver,_.They wanted to see _ a man with a million pound bank note could _ a month in London.Oliver believed so,_ Roderick doubted it.They _ see Henry,a penniless young man,_ on the pavement outside their h
28、ouse.So they asked Henry to come in.From what Henry said,the two brothers learned that Henry had been carried out to sea by a strong wind and then _ by a ship,_ he worked as an unpaid hand _ his passage.He was the right person they _.So Roderick and Oliver gave Henry a letter with money in it and to
29、ld him not to open it _ 2 oclock.At first,Henry refused but finally he accepted it and _.made the promisespottedon whichto earnuntilwere looking formade a betsurvivewhilewhetherhappened towanderingFill in the blanks to finish the Summary of the text and then try to retell it.注:word 文档 点击此处链接Discussi
30、onIs money so important?Some people say that money is everything.But some people still think that money cannot bring them happiness.What do you think of this?Money can buy a house,but not a home.钱可以买到房子,却买不到家。Money can buy a bed,but not _.钱可以买到床,却买不到睡眠。Money can buy a clock,but not _.钱可以买到钟表,却买不到时间。
31、Money can buy a book,but not _.钱可以买到书,却买不到知识。Money can buy a position,but not _.钱可以买到地位,却买不到尊敬。Monet can buy medicine,but not _.钱可以买到药,却买不到健康。Money can buy amusement,but not _.钱可以买到娱乐,却买不到幸福。sleeptimeknowledgerespecthealthhappinessThere are ten things that can make you happy.LifeHealthPurposeFriends
32、hipFamilySelf-relianceCommunityGratitudeLaughterLoveCreate these ten things in your life and I guarantee that youll either become wealthier or,if not,you wont really care anyway because youll already have whats important.课时重点回顾盯着看;凝视前进;(用于祈使句)可以;往下说与此相反;正相反偶然;无意中;不小心是的原因;解释打赌允许我做stare atgo ahead on
33、the contrary by accidentaccount formake a betpermit me to do sth.Now 2 mins to test your spelling.1.English-Chinesescene,narrator,bet,penniless,pavement,businessman,bay,embassy,contrary 2.Chinese-English漫步,许可,提前,盯着看,过错,发现,通道,寻找,总计有,耐性When finishing,exchange your papers to see who does the best.Homeworkgo ahead,patience,stare at,seek,by accident,scene,account for,spot,permit,on the contrary.3.Read the articles in Learning English.1.Read the play again and review the new words and expressions.2.发挥想象,连词成文(50-100字).