Viewing and Talking P55 Book 3 Unit 5 The Value of Money At the restaurant You are going to watch part of the film The Million Pound Band Note. Look at these photos and guess what happens in the film. A man is eating. He seems quite hungry, but also quite happy to be eating such a large meal. The waiter seems quite angry. Perhaps the man does not have enough money to pay the bill. Both the waiter and the customer look like they are in a state of shock. The boss is looking at a piece of paper. Is this the million-pound bank note? The customer is leaving, and everyone is treating him as if he was a king. 1. Why does the owner of the restaurant want Henry to sit somewhere else? 2. What does Henry order? Why is the waiter surprised? 4. Why does the owner think the bank note is probably real? 5. What happens in the end? 3. Why does the owner think Henry hesitates to pay the bill? Before watching, think about these questions . 高建评教英语 1.The owner looked down upon Henry when he noticed Henry’s appearance. 2. Henry asked for more of the same food because he is an American who likes to eat a lot. 3.When Henry saw the million pound bank-note, he was happy and proud of it. 4.The owner didn’t believe that the bank-note was real and he asked Henry to get out of the restaurant. True or False T F F F After viewing, discuss the questions below. 1. Why does the owner of the restaurant want Henry to sit somewhere else? 2. What does Henry order? Why is the waiter surprised? Henry is poorly dressed, the owner of the restaurant does not want him to sit in the middle of the room where everyone can see him. Henry orders ham and eggs, a nice big juicy steak with all the trimmings(配菜), and a tall tankard(杯) of ale— twice. The waiter is surprised that Henry eats so much food. 4. Why does the owner think the bank note is probably real? 5. What happens in the end? 3. Why does the owner think Henry hesitates to pay the bill? The owner thinks Henry does not have the money to pay. Because no one would get into trouble to forge(伪造) a bill of such a high amount—it would be crazy. All the people in the restaurant think Henry is an eccentric millionaire and the owner let him leave without having to pay the bill. Watch the film clip again Learning English from the video transcript. Viewing and Talking Owner: That one's reserved. This way, please.[To a waiter.] Take this gentleman's order, Horace. Henry: Can I have some ham and eggs, and a nice big juicy steak with all the trimmings? And make it extra thick. Ногасе: It'd cost a tidy bit. Henry: That's understood. And a long, cool tankard of ale. [After finishing what he ordered.] Uh, waiter. Same thing again, please. Horace: Again? Henry: That's right. And fill that up. Anything wrong? Horace: No. No, sir. [He goes to the owner.] He's asked for another portion. Ale and all. Owner: You think he can pay? Maggie: We'll have to chance it. Owner: Serve him, Horace. But don't spare the gristle! Ногасе: Ham, eggs, ... ...
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