(
课件网) THE VALUE OF B3U5 Reading &Thinking MONEY Mark Twain (1835—1910) Samuel Langhorne Clemens American short story writer,novelist, humorist,literary giant What do you know about Mark Twain Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835.He was brought up in Missouri,along the Mississippi River.He is best known for his novels set in his boyhood world on the river,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.The author loved the river so much that even his pen name is about the river.His real namewas Samuel Langhorne Clements. He isthe greatest humorist of the 19th century in American literature.Also one of the greatest writer in the world. buy a big flat go shopping travel Do research conduct financial transactions donation improve knowledge start a business spend them on food Q: If you had one million,what would you like to do …………… paper money,especially for British English,and in American English usuallly bill. he Milliom Pound Bank Note Act 1,Scene 3 A.A novel. A play. Cf note(also bank note):means a piece of What is the type of the text B.Abiography. Prediction Q. What is the text type Narrative B. Argumentation C. Exposition D. Play Prediction Act(幕)，scene(场) Setting/Back-ground narration （旁白） Character names（人物） Stage directions (舞台说明） Lines of dialogues (对话） What information did the two rich brothers ask Henry name hometown work money plans Why could Henry be chosen for the bet Fast reading Why could Henry be chosen Activity 4 Read for reasons on the basis of the lines. 2. A right moment 1. Henry’s personal background ( foreigner, in a poor situation, without aim, without job, young, without money） hard-working, 2. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. 1. Roderick:You're an American 3. Henry: Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident. without help Henry: Yes. I went to the American consulate to seek help, but... Anyway, I didn't dare to try again. Roderick: Well, you mustn't worry about that. It’s an advantage. Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here Roderick: Patience. If you don't mind, may I ask you how much money you have Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none. Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck! Reading Tip 1 You can get the hidden message from their lines. hometown work money plans How did Henry’s feeling change in the play Place Lines Outside the house In the house Who？ Me, sir？ Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. …I landed in Britain by accident. I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you. Well, it may seem lucky to you ……some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Well, why don’t you explain what this is about Feelings surprised anxious confused/puzzled Angry; upset Puzzled; angry; curious, surprised Fast reading Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a m ... ...
