高一下学期英语人教必修3Unit3Warmingupandreading课件(4)

Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank-note Warming up and Reading I What do you know about Mark Twain? Warming up Mark Twain (1835—1910) The greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature. Also one of the greatest writer in the world. Do you know any of his works? Real name Meaning of his pen name Birth date Birthplace Place where he grew up His famous stories Read the short passage quickly and fill in the chart. Real name of MT Meaning of his pen name Birth date Birth place Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30th, 1835 Florida Fill in the blanks. river Place where he grew up His famous stories In Hannibal, Missoouri, along the Mississippi River. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. ACT 1 SCENE A. narration B. an exposition(说明文) C. An argumentation D. a drama(戏剧) What is the style of this text? We are going to study the play “The Million Pound Bank Note” by Mark Twain. First, let’s learn something about play. Pre-reading • 戏剧是一种综合的舞台艺术。我们这里讲 的戏剧实际上是剧本，它是文学体裁的一种。 • 戏剧的基本要素包括情感、欲望、争斗、 妥协。 • 戏剧语言包括人物语言（台词）和舞台说 明（说明性的文字）。 Henry, two brothers (Roderick, Oliver), the servant (James). Henry came across __________ after he landed in _________ London of Britain two brothers London In the summer of 1903. In the old brothers’ home. Characters （人物）： Henry Adams: a lost American businessman in London from San Francisco “Roderick” and “Oliver”: two brothers and rich Englishmen A month ago Henry was ______ out of the bay. Towards nightfall Henry found himself _______ out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning Henry was ________ by a ship. Lastly Henry earned his________ by working as an _______ hand. sailing carried spotted passage Now Henry was _______ in London and wandering in the street. Just at that time Roderick called him and asked him to ____________the house. To Henry’s surprise Roderick gave Henry a _____ with _____ in it. lost step inside letter Fill in the blanks unpaid money What characteristics/ qualities does Henry have ? hard-working lazy friendly cruel warm-hearted mean determined wise active generous easy-going reliable unkind brave selfish stubborn selfless devoted handsome honest calm rich careful mischievous well-educated frank modest loyal selfless strict smart 1. It is my first trip here. 2. Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money) 3. Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. 4. I don’t want your charity. I just want an honest job. honesthard-working direct/frank Task :Task . What characteristics of Henry ? 1. I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand. 2. Could you offer me some kind of work here? 3. I don’t want your charity, I just want an honest job. hard-workinghonest direct/ frank 1. Well, it may seem luck to you but not to me.. 2.If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. 3.Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be on my way. hard-workinghonest direct/ frank What kind of persons you think Oliver and Roderick are? Post reading Oliver and Roderick: rich (servants and not worrying about giving a stranger a million pound bank- note), mischievous (prepared to bet one million pounds just for a bit of fun), good judges of character (they see Henry is honest and proud) Do you think money is everything? Post-reading Money can buy a 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.