(
课件网) Period 2 Reading and Thinking Unit 5 The Value of Money Learning aims 1. To practise reading a scene from the script of The Million Pound Bank Note for basic comprehension; 2. To practise reading to understand implied meaning and emotions; 3. To learn about the basic elements and characteristics of a play script. Leading-in Look and discuss 1 What is the man holding in his hand 2 What do you think this film is about 1. The man is holding an old-style British bank note. In those days, British bank notes were often quite large, even for small amounts of money. However, the amount of money that this bank note is for is incredible — 1 million pounds! 2. The film is probably about a poor man who finds a lot of money and becomes famous because of it. What would you do if you had a million-pound bank note open a school for kids from poor families invest the money and build my own business… Now let’s read the play and see what the young man did with the million-pound bank note. What is a play What is a play A play is a story performed on a stage. It has a plot, settings, characters, actions and dialogue. Review A play usually consists of several acts. Each act can have several scenes. A play has a unique format and style. Most plays are in the form of a dialogue. Narrator always gives information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate, or a performer who is not involved in the action can carry out the role of ‘narrator’. In order to better understand a play, we should pay attention to the instructions or tips included in a play. Setting Reading and Thinking The Million Pound Bank Note Characters Play Place Event 01 03 02 In the old brothers’ house located in London. ＊Henry Adams, a lost American businessman in London. ＊Roderick and Oliver, two rich English brothers. The two old brothers bet on whether a man could live a month in London with a million-pound bank note. And then they chose Henry to be the right man. Task 1. Read the play quickly and take down some notes. Henry wandered in London streets. About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay. The next morning he was spotted by a ship. Towards night he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The ship brought him to England. Then he went to the American consulate to seek help, but got nothing. 1 2 3 4 5 Task 2. Put the events below about Henry below in correct order. Task 3. Read the scene and answer the questions. 1. What bet did Roderick and Oliver make 2. How did Henry come to England 3. How does Henry want the brothers to help him 4. Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity 5. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet Check your answers. 1. They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a million-pound bank note. 2. He came to England by accident. He was out sailing when his boat was carried out ... ...
