1、M3U5 Reading and ThinkingTHE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE Act I,Scene 3 Q:Suppose some of you get a milion pound bank-note,what will you do?deposit themuse them updonate it to charitybuy a beautiful villarun a companyspend it on food or clothingfinancial managementgo on an adventureshare with friendstrav
2、el around the worlddo some science researchHow about Henry?Scanning and skimming1.What is the style of this text?A.narration B.an expositionC.An argumentation D.a drama/scriptTip 1:A drama contains aside,lines and other introduction.Tip 2:the elements of a drama:setting,character,plot,dialogue and t
3、heme.Henry,two brothers(Roderick,Oliver),the servant(James).Henry came across _ after he landed in _,and the brothers are making _ on him.In a house of Londontwo rich brothersLondon In the morning a bet2.Fill in the blank(the main idea)detailed readingA month agoHenry was _ out of the bay.Towards ni
4、ghtfallHenry found himself _ out to sea by a strong wind.The next morningHenry was _ by a ship.Lastly Henry arrived in London by on the ship unpaid.sailingcarriedspottedworkingNowHenry was _ in London and wandering in the street.Just at that timeRoderick _ him and asked him to step in.To Henrys surp
5、riseRoderick gave Henry a _ with money in it.lostcalledletter1.Fill in the blank(the detailed information)How did Henry come to England?1)How does Henry want the brothers to help him?2）Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers charity?3）Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet
6、?2.Read the passage and answer the following questions1)How does Henry want the brothers to help him?2）Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers charity?Give him a job to earn an honest income.Roderick and Oliver:Two _ brothers,who made _.Roderick believed that a man couldnt _ in the city fo
7、r a month with only a _ bank-note.But Oliver believed he could.a bet million pound richsurvive3）Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?1.It was his first visit to London,so nobody knew him.2.He had no money,so he would have to rely on the bank note.3.They saw henrys personalities.3）
8、Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet?Post-reading Q1 Think about what kind of person Henry was?It is my first trip here.Well,to be honest,I have none.(no money)Well,I cant say that I have any plans.I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand.Could you offer me some kind of wo
9、rk here?I dont want your charity,I just want an honest job.Well,it may seem luck to you but not to me.If this is your idea of some kind of joke,I dont think its very funny.Now,if youll excuse me,I think Ill be on my way.Q2:Retell the story.betaccidentseeksortstoryThe passage is about a story that after arriving at the UK Henry was given an envelope with money by two wealthy brothers.Summary
