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课件网) Unit 5 The value of money What do you think is the best way to get money Get money by working hard make some investment earn interest borrow money from the bank Get money through certain strategies win the lottery get the contest award inherit a legacy Get money without much effort What if someone gives you a million pound bank note What does Francis Bacon’s saying mean in Chinese 金钱是善仆，也是恶主。 The Million Pound Bank Note What is the main idea of the text The two brothers decided to play a joke on Henry. The two brothers were so kind that they gave their money to everyone. Henry didn't accept the money given by the two brothers. The two brothers made a bet and gave Henry an envelope containing money. While-reading: Read for main idea. P52-53 What is the type of the text A. A novel. B. A biography. C. A play. Put the events below about Henry below in correct order. P52-53 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 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 While-reading: Read the scene and answer the questions. P52-53 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 They bet on whether a man could live for a month in London if he had a million-pound bank note. He landed in Britain by accident. He was out sailing when his boat was carried out to sea, and a ship rescued him, taking him to England. He would like them to offer him a job. P52-53 While-reading: Read the scene and answer the questions. 4. Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity 5. Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet Because he is a proud and honest man who thinks that it is important to live by hard work. Because he looks poor. Then when they talk to him, they discover that he is poor, friendless, and alone. He is perfect for their bet. P52-53 surprised anxious puzzled angry and upset doubtful / puzzled honest , hard-working, straight-forward P52-53 Read and describe Henry’s feelings. P52-53 Read and think： what kinds of people are Oliver and Roderick ● Young man, would you step inside a moment, please ● May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are ● If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun. 恶作剧的 They can tell Henry is honest and hard-working through his words and behaviours. polite mischievous wise We should have a right ... ...
