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课件网) U8 More practice The last leaf Listen to the summary of the text, fill in the blanks. This is a famous story by O. Henry, a great short story _____. Jim and Della had two _____ which they were both _____ of. One was Jim’s gold watch that was from his father and his _____. The other was Della’s beautiful hair. It fell about her, and reach below her _____. On the day before Christmas, they both wanted to buy a _____ for the other, but they didn’t have enough money. So Della went to a “ Hair _____” store to sell her hair, and bought Jim a watch _____.Jim came home late that night because he went to buy a Christmas present for Della. He sold his watch and bought a _____ of combs for Della. How they _____ each other! chain possessions proud grandfather knee present Goods writer set loved Listening How much do you know about O. Henry steal money Central America run away (be) accused of under the name (of) v. 偷钱 n. 美洲中部 n. 逃走 被控告……； 被指责…… 用……名字； 以……假名 Words review Listen to a lecture about O.Henty and complete the notes below. Write one word or figure in each blank. _____ O.Henry as William Sydney Porter 1887 He began writing for _____ and magazines. 1896 He was accused of stealing _____. He ran away to Central America . 1897 He returned to US because his wife was dying. Then he was sent to prison . There he began writing _____ under the name of “O.Henry”. 1901 He left prison. Later he moved to _____ _____ _____ and began a successful writing career. 1910 He died at the age of _____. newspapers 47 money New York City short stories 1862 Circle the correct answer. Why did O. Henry first begin writing a. Because he liked writing short stories. b. Because his friend asked him to do so. c. Because he needed money to support his family. 2. Where did O. Henry work before he ran away to Central America a. In a bank b. In a bookshop c. In a prison 3. Why did William Sydney Porter write under the name “O.Henry” a. Because he did not like his real name. b. Because his real name was too hard to remember c. Because he did not want his readers to know he was in prison. 4. What is O.Henry remembered as today a. One of the writers who invented the short story. b. The greatest short story writer ever. c. A popular English writer. The last leaf by O Henry More practice Settings of the story 1899, New York city, Greenwich village, in an old and cheap buildings. Sue 和Johnsy 是两个刚搬到纽约不久的年轻画家。在一栋三层砖房的顶部，她们有自己的工作室。“约翰西”是乔安娜的昵称。她们一个来自缅因州，一个来自加利福利亚。两人相遇在第八大街的一个咖啡馆，发现各自在艺术品位、莴苣色拉、以及灯笼袖等方面趣味相投，于是就有了这间她们俩自己的工作室。随着冬天的来临，天气变得越来越冷，Johnsy 染上了肺炎，病倒了，躺在床上几乎一动不动。只能隔着小窗望着隔壁砖房那单调沉闷的侧墙。 Settings of the story The poor young girl painter Johnsy is unfortunately caught pneumonia (肺炎). Her good friend Su ... ...
