1、 Reading and Thinking高一英语组 李岩What can we buy with One Million RMB nowadays?_ Iphone 14 _ BMW 3 Series _ m flat _ bitcoins150340502Lead-in1,000,000 pounds!Victorian era(1819-1901)1 bike 5 pounds1 students yearly tuition in college _ poundsA man with a wife lives a rich life in a year _ pounds100300 T
2、his man Henry really got a million pound bank note in one of Mark Twains works-The Million Pound Bank Note.Whats the type(体裁体裁)of the text?A.a narrationB.an expositionC.an argumentationD.a play1.title of play 剧本题目剧本题目2.Act 幕幕 scene 场场4.character names 人物人物5.lines of dialogues 对话对话3.narration旁白旁白6.st
3、age directions舞台说明舞台说明In order to better understand a play,we should pay attention to the directions or tips included in a play.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.Background背景背景Basic e
4、lements（要素）（要素）of a playCharactersLines(台词台词)Stage directionsnarrator;characters dialogue;etc.place;actions;feelings;etc.Plots（情节）（情节）story A drama or play intends to portray(描述)life or people,or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through actions and dialogue.It is typically de
5、signed for theatrical performance.Two _made _ and found _ a perfect person for the bet.wealthy brothersa betHenryActivity 1 Read for plot-The main idea Oliver who _ a man could live a month in London with a million pound bank note.Roderick who _ the idea.Henry,a _ American who landedin Britain by ac
6、cident.Activity 2 Read for characters-ConflictsWhy could Henry be chosen for the bet?conflict 1conflict 2wealthy brothers made a betbelieveswealthyWhy could Henry be chosen for the bet?2.A right moment1.Henrys personal background2.They see a poor young man walking outside their house.1.Roderick:Your
7、e an American?3.Henry:Well,I cant say that I have any plans.,I landed in Britain by accident.4.Henry:Yes.I went to the American consulate to seek help,but.Anyway,I didnt dare to try again.Roderick:Well,you mustnt worry about that.Its an advantage.5.Henry:I worked for a mining company.Could you offer
8、 me work here?6.Roderick:Patience.If you dont 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!EmotionsLinesWho？Me,sir？Well,I cant say that I have any plans.I landed in Britain by accident.Im afraid I dont quite follow you.Wel
9、l,it may seem lucky to you some kind of joke,I dont think its very funny.Well,why dont you explain what this is about?surprisedanxiousconfused/puzzledAngryPuzzled;curious,PlaceOutside the houseIn the houseActivity 2 Read for characters-EmotionsYou mustnt worry about that.Its an advantage.A.Its an ad
10、vantage to both of them.B.Its an advantage to Henry.C.Its an advantage to the two rich brothers.For the two rich brothersHenry is the suitable person.For HenryHe doesnt need to worry about his situation because theyre going to give him a million-pound bank note.(happily)What luck!Brother,what luck!A
11、.Its luck for them to make the bet.B.Its luck for them to find the right person for the bet.C.Its luck for them to take out the million-pound bank note from the bank.Oh,this is silly.A.The two rich brothers are silly.B.Its very strange that he cant open the envelope until two oclock.C.Its very stran
12、ge that the two give an envelope to him rather than a job.Activity 4 Analyze Characters personalityUse some adjectives to decribe them,and give your reasons on the basis of the lines.Henry was.?Oliver and Roderick were.?They have made a bet about one million pounds just for a bit of fun.Lets watch t
13、he Act 1,Scene 3Role-playStudent A:Henry AdamsStudent B:RoderickStudent C:OliverTeacher:ServantOther students:Narratorsave it in the bankuse the money updonatebuy a big flatrun a businessclothingshare with friendstripdo some science researchWe can do many things with money,but money is not everythin
14、g.Summaryfinancial managementMoney is a good servant and a bad master.Money is a good servant and a bad master.Francis BaconFrancis BaconHomeworkAssuming(假设)you are Mark Twain,please continue writing this text.What will Henry do with this bank note?Who will win the bet between the two brothers?Bad Ending or Happy Ending?Its all up to you!Thank you
