人教版必修三Unit3_The_Million_Pound_Bank_Note(Warming_up_Reading).ppt

Some new words incredible: difficult to believe (unbelievable) stare at: look at sb. / sth. for a long time nightfall: the time in the evening when it becomes dark survive: continue to live or exist Henry: Tells the truth to the brothers. He worked for his passage as an unpaid hand to England Summary of the Million Pound Bank-Note Henry, a San Francisco businessman is rescued at sea by a British ship that takes him to London where he finds himself without money, friends or the hope of finding a good job. Hungry and alone, he walks the streets of the city when unexpectedly he is asked to a large and grand house. Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a secret bet, Roderick believes that a man cannot survive in the city for a month with only a million Pound bank-note in his possession but Oliver believes he can. The play takes us along on Henry’s misadventures with humor and surprise to discover who will win the bet. What kind of person is the owner? why? 5. Mr. Adams, if you’d mind us asking a few questions. mind sb. doing 介意某人做某事 eg: 你介意我在这里吸烟吗? Do you mind my/me smoking here? eg: 你介意我打开窗户吗? Do you mind my/me opening the window? 8. The fact is that I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand, which  accounts for my appearance. 12. to be honest: 老实说；说实话 e.g. To be honest, I broke with my boyfriend.老实说，我跟我男朋友分手了。 The great change of their attitude how ? Owner Waiter Hostess That one’s reserved. Well, we will have to take a chance. …if you pay the bill… My goodness! He eats like a wolf. It’ll cost a large amount of money Again, everything? What’s there to wait for? Before Henry shows his million pound bank-note Owner Hostess Waiter I’m so sorry, sir, so sorry. Oh, please, don’t worry, sir. Doesn’t matter at all. Just having you sit here is a great honour! …bow… … Screams And you put him in the back of the restaurant! bow ...bow… After Henry shows his million pound bank-note Oral Practice(3m) The o