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1、 Unit 8 Match the gift giving times in the Match the gift giving times in the box with the pictures belowbox with the pictures below.Lead-inA.WhatdoyouknowaboutA.Whatdoyouknowabout Look at the picture,the title and the first paragraph of the short story on page 115.Then answer the questions below.B.

2、Before you read1 When did the story take place?1 When did the story take place?On the day before Christmas./On Christmas Eve.On the day before Christmas./On Christmas Eve.2 Why did Della count her money?2 Why did Della count her money?Because she wanted to buy a present.Because she wanted to buy a p

3、resent.3 What was Dellas problem?3 What was Dellas problem?She could not afford a present.She could not afford a present.O.Henry(1862-1910)He was a prolific American short-story writer,a master of surprise endings,who wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York City.Henry was known for good

4、end,it was called “O Henry-end”.Although some critics were not so enthusiastic about his work,the public loved it.He was called Prose Laureate of Manhattan and Father of short stories.He is one of three short story master in the world.(O.Henry,Maupassant,Chekhov)Something about the writeru创作丰富的美国短篇小

5、说作家，主要描写纽约平民创作丰富的美国短篇小说作家，主要描写纽约平民的生活，市民非常喜欢他。的生活，市民非常喜欢他。u以以“欧亨利式结尾欧亨利式结尾”闻名于世。闻名于世。u曼哈顿桂冠散文作家和美国现代短篇小说之父。曼哈顿桂冠散文作家和美国现代短篇小说之父。u世界三大短篇小说大师之一。（欧世界三大短篇小说大师之一。（欧亨利、莫泊桑、亨利、莫泊桑、契诃夫）契诃夫）Something about the writerTime CharactersCauseThe day before ChristmasThe day before ChristmasDella and JimDella and Ji

6、mDella wanted to buy a gift for her husband Della wanted to buy a gift for her husband but she only had one dollar and eighty-but she only had one dollar and eighty-seven cents.seven cents.Read the first two paragraphs of the story and complete the table below.Reading Divide the story into three par

7、ts and summarize the main idea of each part.Part 1:Part 2:Part 3:(Para 12):The background information of the story.(Para 38):Della sold her hair and bought her husband a watch chain.(Para 917):Jim sold his watch and bought a set of combs for Della.Time CharactersBeginning MiddleEndingThe day before

8、ChristmasThe day before ChristmasDella and JimDella and JimSkim the story and complete the table below.Della wanted to buy a gift for her Della wanted to buy a gift for her husband but she only had one dollar and husband but she only had one dollar and eighty-seven cents.eighty-seven cents.Della sol

9、d her hair to buy a watch chain for Jim.Della sold her hair to buy a watch chain for Jim.Jim and Della both sold their most valuable Jim and Della both sold their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other.possessions to buy gifts for each other.Della put on her old jacket and old Della p

10、ut on her old jacket and old hat and went outside.hat and went outside.1Della saw the strange expression in Jims eyes.Della saw the strange expression in Jims eyes.6Della looked for a gift for her husband.Della looked for a gift for her husband.3Della made the dinner and waited for Della made the di

11、nner and waited for her husband.her husband.5Della stopped at a hair goods store and sold her beautiful hair.Della stopped at a hair goods store and sold her beautiful hair.2Della bought a watch chain for Della bought a watch chain for$21.$21.4Read paragraphs 3 to 12.Then put the sentences in the co

12、rrect order.How did Della feel when she opened the box Jim gave to her?How does the story end?She felt sad and happy.The couple have sold their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other.Read paragraphs 13 to 17.Then answer the questions.Vocabulary Vocabulary C1 The words in italics expla

13、in the meanings of some words on page 116.Find these words to complete the sentences.1.At night,there are too many stars in the sky to _.(calculate the total number)2.Paul always rode the bus although he could _ a car.(have enough money to buy)3.Jane _ through the newspaper for the story about her s

14、chool football team.(tried to find by looking carefully)4.Tom heard the steps of his father _,so he rushed to open the door.(finally)5.Everyone was seated when the teacher _ the exam papers from her bag.(took something out)countaffordsearchat lastheld outat last draw fix.on hold out look forJill had

15、 to study for an exam,but she could not find her notes.She _ them on her desk,but they were not there.Then she remembered her school bag.She opened it and _ some pieces of papaer out of it.However,it was her homework.Just then,her mother came in.Jill _ her eyes _ her mother and waited for her to spe

16、ak.“Are these yours?”she asked.She was _ the notes in her hand.Jill had her notes _.looked fordrewfixedonholding outat lastC2 Complete the article below with the words from the box.Change their forms if necessary.Reading comprehension Reading comprehension D1 Read the short story on page 115 and com

17、plete the sentences below.Tomorrow will be Christmas,and I only have(1)_.I cant(2)_ for Jim.What should I do?one dollar and eighty-seven centsafford a presentI must buy a Christmaspresent for my dear Della.I must buy a Christmas present for my dear Della.Theres only one possession which Im proud ofm

18、y(3)_.I can(4)_ to getthe money.beautiful hairsell itI must buy a Christmaspresent for my dear Della.My(5)_ is very valuable,but I have to sell it.To me,Della is more valuable than this.gold watchThis(6)_looks great!Jim will behappy to use it with hiswatch.watch chainI must buy a Christmaspresent for my dear Della.Della will surely bevery happy if I give(7)_to her.this set of combsLook at the picture below and discuss what they are thinking._I must buy a Christmaspresent for my dear Della._1.Role play the conversation in groups;2.Role play the conversation in front of the class