U3百万英镑Reading I.ppt

Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank-note Reading I The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money. 友谊是如此圣洁的一种激情, 是如此甜蜜、牢固和 忠诚, 这样的特质可使友谊维系终身—只要不向 对方借钱。 —Mark Twain Leading in * How much do you know about Mark Twain? Americas best known literary figure Americas short story writer/novelist Literary giant Evaluation given to him Humorist Public speaker Turn to Page 17. Find out more information about Mark Twain and then complete the following chart. Warming up Real name meaning of his pen name Birth date Birthplace Places where he grew up Samuel Langhorne Clemens It means the water is two fathoms deep. November 30th, 1835 Florida Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 1876 his masterpieces his masterpieces The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 1881 his short stories 1.Running for Governor 2.The ￡ 1,000,000 Bank-Note Reading Task 1 Skimming and complete some important phrases. 1.be based_____ 以…为基础 2.bring_____ 抚养；教育；提出；呕吐 3.a large sum_____ 大量的；一大笔 4.go_____ 朝前走；前进 5.______a matter of fact 事实上 on up of ahead as 6.______accident/chance 偶然的，意外的 7.stare______ 盯着看；凝视 8.give_____ 放弃 9.account______ 解释；说明；导致 10.______ the contrary 正相反 by at up for on Task 2 Characters （人物）： Henry Adams : a lost American businessman in London “Roderick” and “Oliver” : two brothers and rich Englishmen Task 3 Scanning and finish True or false. 1.Henry wanted to find a job in London. 2.Henry was given an envelop by the two brothers. 3.Henry landed in