人教 模块3 unit3 Reading (29PPT).ppt

What do you know about Mark Twain? Do you know any of his works? Warming up-I (2m) Real name Meaning of his pen name Birth date Birthplace Places where he grew up His famous stories Florida Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn It means the water is two fathoms deep. Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30th, 1835 his short stories 1.Running for Governor 2.The ￡ 1,000,000 Bank-Note The Million Pound Bank Note The play is based on the short story.(It was also adapted into a film).It is a two –act(幕) play, meaning that the events of the drama are divided into two main parts. Each act is made up of various scenes(场). ACT 1 SCENE 12 A brief introduction to the story Now read the first paragraph on P17, and then answer some questions quickly! Fast Comprehending 1.How many main characters are mentioned ? Who are they? 2.What did the brothers do? Fast Comprehending How many main characters are mentioned ? who are they? Three. Characters: Roderick and Oliver, two old and wealthy brothers Henry Adams, an American businessman, who is lost in London and does not know what he should do, penniless. Fast Comprehending 2. What did the brothers do? They made a bet. Olive believes that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. ACT 1 SCENE 3 The story began Read the play carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Why did the two brothers make a bet? A. They 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.Henry came to London for the first time in his life __________. A. to find a better job B. to make adventure C. to make business D. all by accident Careful reading 3.put the following events into correct order a.Henry wandered in London streets. b. About a month ago, Henry Adams wa