教育专题：人教新课标高中英语必修3Unit3课件.ppt

Unit 3by Mark TwainThe Million Pound Bank-NoteThe Million Pound Bank-Note Warming upMark Twaina great American writer a famous speaker liked to tell funny stories liked to play jokes on his friendsReal namePen name meaning Birth dateBirth placeGrew up places Famous storiesFill in the basic information about Mark Twain:Hannibal,Missouri(along the Mississippi River)Samuel Langhorne ClemensThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnNov.30th,1985The water is 2 fathoms deep.(=12feet)Florida good at writing about childrens adventures18761881If a rich person gives you a large amount of money to use as you like,for example,one million pound,what will you do?Pre-reading save themuse them updonatebuy a big flatrun a businessspend them on foodclothingtoysshare with friendstripdo some science researchACT1SCENE1&2A brief introduction A brief introduction to the storyto the storyBackground informationTwo rich gentlemen made a bet on what would happen to a person if he was given a million pound note.Henry,the hero of the story,an American young man,sailed too far,drifted out to the ocean,A British ship,for London,passing by,fortunately saved him.What would happen to Henry?Prediction:ACT1SCENE3The story beganAct1,scene 3Tell the statements a fact(F)or an opinion(O)after a fast reading._ Henry wants to find a job in London._ Henry is given an envelop by the two brothers._ Henry is an unlucky young man._ The servant is called James._ Henry is foolish to go and meet the two brothers.FFOFORead carefully and answer the following questions:1.Where does Henry Adams come from?Does he know much about London?2.What did he do in America?3.Why did he land in Britain?Careful-reading 1.Where does Henry Adams come from?Does he know much about London?Henry comes from San Francisco.No,he doesnt know London at all.2.What did he do in America?He worked for a mining company.3.Why did he land in Britain?He was sailing out the bay when he was carried out to sea by a strong wind and was survived by a ship for London.detailed reading 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 _ in London and wandering in the street.Just at that timeRoderick _ him and asked him to step in.To Henrys surpriseRoderick gave Henry a _ with money in it.lostcalledletterRead again and fill in the blanks.In pairs describe how Henrys feelings change during the conversation.What he says or doesHow he feelsBefore he enters the brothers houseWandering round LondonMiserable,unhappy,anxiousWhen he introduces himselfBehaves politely and answers questions fullyCurious why he has been asked to go into the houseWhen the brothers ask him about his planAdmits his problems and asks for work;explains his situationHopeful that he might find a solution to his troublesWhen he tells them how he reached London by shipBlames himself for his carelessness;remembers how hungry he was when he sees the food on the tableGrateful that he was rescued;aware of his hungerIn pairs describe how Henrys feelings change during the conversation.What he says or doesHow he feelsWhen they seem happy that he has no moneyReplies angrilyAngry,irritatedWhen they give him the envelopeWants to open the envelope straightawayIrritated that he cannot open the envelope at onceWhen they tell him there is money in itExplains he wants a job not charityUnhappy to be given money rather than working for itBefore he leaves the houseAgrees not to open the letter till 2 p.m.Interested and curiousPost-readingFind all the examples of polite requests.Then rewrite them in informal language.Come in,pleaseHello,please come in.Let me show you the wayHello Mr.1.Would you step inside a moment,please?2 Good morning,sir,would you please come in?Why are you in EnglandMr.Adams,is it OK if 3.Permit me to lead the way,sir.4.How do you do,Mr.er?5.May we ask what youre doing in this country?6.I wonder,Mr.Adams,if youd mind Discuss the questions in groups:1.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.Discuss the questions in groups:2.What kind of person do you think Henry is?Why do you think so?Overconfident he thought he could sail better than he couldIndependent he worked for his passage as an unpaid hand to England.Honest tells the truth to the brothers.Hard-working wants work but not charity.Retelling Henry was an_.One day he had an accident in a_.Luckily he was survived by a ship for_.He arrived in London by earning his passage without pay.He was _in the street in_.To his surprise an _ thing happened.Two rich brothers gave him a million pound bank-note because they had made a_.incredibleAmericanLondonbayrags lostbetRetell the story by filling the following passage.The characteristics of Henry: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 dont want your charity.I just want an honest job.honest:Discussion Find the original sentences in the passage to Find the original sentences in the passage to prove Henrys characteristic.prove Henrys characteristic.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.hard-working:careless:I landed in Britain by accident.Well,it may seem luck 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.direct:They see that Henry is honest because he ask for a job but not charity.So,thats why the two brothers chose Henry for their bet.Can you tell exactly what the reasons are?Conclusion 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.What do you think will happen to Henry?Will the bank-note help him or get him into trouble?Give a possible development to the story.PredictionLets have a try!