高三英语课件-市督导课件.pptVIP

unit 10 American literature ;;;;O. Henry (1862-1910), the pen name of William Sydney Porter, was a distinguished American storywriter, He wrote more than 300 short stories in his life and he was regarded as “the founder of American stories”. ;;;Pennies saved one or two at a time by bargaining at the grocery, at the bakery and the butcher’s until one’s cheeks burnt.;Living conditions; Jim’s wages: the rent of the flat per week: the money in hand: ;possessions;;Have it cut and sold;A gold watch chain;Her head was covered with tiny curls that made her look like a little school girl;Reading comprehension 1. Why did Della weep before Christmas? She couldn’t see Jim during Christmas. B.?She had little money to buy Jim a present. C. Jim didn’t give her a Christmas gift. She had little money to buy herself a gift. ;2.How did Della try to save money? Which of the following is NOT right？ A. She bargained at the grocery, at the bakery and at the butcher’s. B. They lived in a shabby house. C. She had her long hair cut and sold it. D. She sold Jim’s gold watch.;3. How much was left after Della bought her Christmas gift? A. 20 dollars B. 21 dollars. C. 1.87dollars. D. 0.87 dollars;4.The gift Della bought Jim was ___________. Which of the following is NOT right. A.Something fine and rare---- something worthy of the honor of being owned by Jim. B.?A gold watch chain that was at her great expense. C. A gift that Della had been planning for a month. D.?A gift for which Della spent two hours searching all the stores.; 5.From the sentence “She stood by the window and looked out at a grey cat walking along a grey in a grey backyard.” we can infer that Della was very______. A. angry B. calm C. happy D. sad;6.What does the story mainly tell us? A. How to celebrate a happy Christmas for a young and rich couple. B. How to choose Christmas presents for couples. C. A love story between a young and poor couple. D. Mo