Unit 3
The Million Pound Bank-Note
Discussion:
One day, you suddenly got a large amount of money. What will you think of it? What will you do with the money?
Fast Reading
1.What did Henry do before he came to London?
2.What did the two brothers give Henry?
Put the following events in correct order:

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 nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.
Careful Reading
B
D
C
E
A
Why did the narrator say “you’re about to hear the most incredible tale”?
Because Henry Adams survived at sea.
Because Henry Adams earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.
Because Roderick and Oliver invited Henry to step in and asked him questions.
Because Henry Adams, a tramp, was given some money for reasons unknown to him.
D
Sum up the main idea of the whole passage
The story happened in _________ in ________. Henry, a tramp who came from ______________ landed in Britain ____________. He earned his _________ by working as an _________ hand. Wandering in London streets, he met _______________ who asked him to _____________ their house. After asking Henry many questions, they gave him _________.
London
1903
San Francisco
by accident
passage
unpaid
two old brothers
step inside
a letter
What do you think will happen to Henry after taking the money?
Homework
Learn the vocabulary by heart.
Read the whole passage fluently.
Thank you!
:He worked for a mining company.
:They gave him a letter.
in rags:
old, or worn(破的) clothes.