1、Unit 3 The million Pound Bank-noteStudy aims and demands:1. To learn some words and expressions.2. To have a full understanding of the text.3. To have a discussion about the characters in the text.4. To o know more about a play by reading and acting.Ability aims:1. To cultivate the students reading
2、ability.2. To cultivate the students oral English skills and related knowledge about a play by discussion and acting.Teaching aids:Multi-media facilitiesTeaching procedures:Step1 Warming up1. Guess the person.2. What do you know about him? Do you know any of his works? Discuss it in pairs and get a
3、general understanding of Mark Twain.T: As we know, Mark Twain is known as a humorist during his life. And this is reflected in THE MILLION POUND BANK-NOTE. So, today we will learn some parts of this famous play.Step2 Fast reading. Take down some notes about the main factors of the play. Time In the
4、summer of 1903PlaceMain characters London Henry Adams Roderick Oliver Servant Step2Careful reading1Choose the best answer1. What is the text mainly about? A. The story of Henry. B. The story about the wealthy brothers.C. How Henry got the letter.D. How the million pound notes came out. 2. What is th
5、e style of this text?A. narration B. an exposition (说明文)C. an argumentation D. a drama (戏剧)3.By saying “What luck!”Oliver was happy that to meet their bet. A. Henry was pennilessB. he himself was rich while Henry notC. Henry was not EnglishD. Henry was an American4. Which of the following is not tru
6、e according to the text? A. Henry was a mineworker before.B. Henry had planned to come to England.C. Henry was a hard-working young man.What is happening Henrys experience with the _ after he landed in _ by_.D. Henry wouldnt open the letter until 2 oclock. 5. Why did the two brothers make a bet?A. T
7、hey wanted to make fun of Henry.B. They wanted to rob Henry some money.C. To see how important money is for a poor man.D. They wanted to make Henry their son-in-law.2. Put the following events in correct order.5a.Henry wandered in London streets.1b.About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of th
8、e bay.3c.The next morning he was spotted by a ship.2d.Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.4e.On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.Step3 Post readingThe story happened in _ in 1903. Henry, a tramp(流浪者) who came from _ landed in Britain by _
9、. He earned his _ by working as an _ hand. _in London streets, he met two rich brothers who asked him to _ their house. To his surprise, an _ thing happened, they gave him an _ with a million pound bank note in it just because they made a _.Step4 Discussion 1. What kind of person is Henry according
10、to his words.Henry is _, _ and _.1. It is my first trip here.2. Well, to be honest, I have none. (no money) 3. Well, I cant say that I have any plans. 4. I dont want your charity. I just want an honest job.Three reasons why the two brothers choose Henry:1）_2）_3）_答案 1) It was his first visit to Londo
11、n so nobody knew him.2) He had no money so he would have to rely on the bank note.3) They thought he looked honest because he asked for a job and not charity.2. Is money everything?Money Is Not EverythingMoney can buy a house, but not a homeMoney can buy a bed, but not sleepMoney can buy a clock, bu
12、t not timeMoney can buy a book, but not knowledgeMoney can buy you a position, but not respectMoney can buy you medicine, but not healthMoney can buy a friend, but not loveMoney can buy you blood, but not lifeHomework:Act out the play after classMark Twain is known for his wit and humor. His wit, hu
13、mor, and wisdom helped his lectures to be well received; and these characteristics have continued to make Mark Twain a widely beloved writer after all these years.Task 1. Interview Suppose some of you get a large amount of money by buying lottery tickets (彩票 ) and become millionaires(百万富翁 )and some
14、of you are reporters . Make dialogues in group of two.Patterns for reporters Patterns for millionairesExcuse me ,would I ask you ?May I ask you how much money you have?I wonder, MrMiss, if you mind me doing something? -Go right ahead. -Well, to be honest, I have.Ill do（donate, spend, run a business, buy ,marry）What will you do nextWhy do you do that?Because tep 7.Important phrases of the passage1.抚养；培养_ 2.对待；处理；处置_3.打赌_4.迷路；倾心于某事_5.准许做某事_6.前进；可以；往下说_7. 偶然_8.凝视；盯着_10.导致；作出解释 _
