Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note Learning about Language Discovering useful words and expressions Find the correct word for each of the following meanings mistake to allow something to happen someone who writes books to try to find or get somethin a thin paper cover for a letter the place where someone was bon a man who works in a business unusual exciting or dangerous experience ability to wait for a long time or to accept trouble without getting angry part of a play during which there is no change in time or place path at the side of a road for people to walk on a long written story in which the characters and events are not usually real 2 The italicized words in these sentences have more than one meaning. Explain the usage and meaning of each word in each sentence and then make your own sentences using these words in different meanings I A He wandered around Tibet for about a month. His experience is unbelievable B The professor wandered from the subject of his speech Please keep a complete account of the money we have spent B I opened an account at the bank downstairs :A It was her fault. We were late because she took so long finishing her lunch B It sounds as if there is a fault in that computer The museum sits on the exact spot where the gold was first discovered. B That dress has a dirty spot right in the middle She spotted her friend among the passengers who got off the train A We walked down a long passage to the back of the office building B I couldn t afford the passage to australia The old bridge isnt strong enough to allow the passage of heavy vehicles 3 Use some of the words recycled above and the phrases below in the correct form to complete the stories bring up go ahead account for by accident on the contrary to be honest I Yesterday when I was wandering on the pavement near a park. I met an old neighbour He was so happy to see me again and he talked a lot about my grandparents who Ine i didn t want him to ith his story. It wasnt because i had no to listen to him, but because it was still very painful for me to think about my dear grandma who died five years ago He was such a stubborn businessman that he didn't anybody to disagree with him He thought his marketing plan was perfect, but, it was not and it failed. Obviously it was his because he did not listen to other peoples advice. His attitude his le Now make up your own story with new words and phrases from this unit 0
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note Discovering useful structures 1 Underline all the examples in the play where noun clauses are used as the object Mark a star beside each of them 2 Work in pairs. Take turns to ask each other the questions and answer them using noun clauses as the object. Think of more questions. I Can you tell me if you like this play?-/ must say that i really enjoy it 2 What do you think of the bet the brothers have made? s What does Henry tell the brothers about his job in America? 4 what else does henry tell the brothers? s what do the brothers want to know about henry? o What do you think will happen to Henry? 3 Underline all the examples where noun clauses are used as the predicative. Mark a triangle beside each of them 4Complete the following sentences using noun clauses as the predicative based on the information from the play. I Henry arrived in London by accident. The reason was 2 henry has a lot of problems, One of his problems is Another problem is s Henry realized he needed help. The embassy was Henry tells the brothers about his job in america. His concern is s The brothers ask Henry some questions. The brothers'concern is b Henry is invited to the brothers house. The envelope is 5 Complete the following sentences using noun clauses as the predicative I A: I think the brothers were wrong to be happy when they heard Henry had no money with him B: I agree. It seems 2 A: I cant understand why the brothers made the bet. Did they do it just for fun? B: Well. thats s A: Can an honest man always get what he wants? B: Well. thats to 4 A: I wonder whether you would like to read some stories written by mark twain B: Sure. I like his writing style. It seems 6 Noun clauses are often used in formal situations. Work in pairs. Imagine you are looking for a job. Your partner is the interviewer Brainstorm some questions and answer them with noun clauses EXAMPLE: Why do you want to work for this company? The reason is that.... Could you tell me why you are interested in this job? It is because . What qualiry do you think is the most important for this job? / think.. Could vou tell e what vou know about this company ? know that
Unit 3 The Million Found Bank Note Using Language Reading, acting and speaking THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE Act l scene 4 (Outside a resuununt Henry lo ks ar the ewelope without opening it and derides to go in. He sits don'n at a table next to the /romt winon:) OWNER: (seeing Hlenrv'spoworappearance)That one's reserved. This way please. (to the waiter)Take this gentlemans order. Horace HENRY: (afler silting do'n and putting the letter on the table)Id like MHme han and eggs and a nice big steak. Make it extra thick Id also like a cup of coffee and a pineapple dessert WAITER: Right, sir. I,'m afraid itll cost a large amount of money HENRY: I understand And I'll have a large glass of beer. WAITER: OK. /he waiter leaves and so returns with all the food.) HOSTESS: My boxiNess! Why. look at him. He eats like a woll OWNER: Well se il he's clever as a wolf. ch? HENRY: (/uing juM/ finished every bit of fox)Ah, waiter.(the waiter retums)Sane thing again. please. Oh and another beer WAITER: Again? Everything! HENRY: Yes, thats right. (sees the look on the wailer's face)Anything wrong? WAITER: No ne at all. (to the owner) Hes asked for more of the same OWNER: Well, it is well-known that Americans like to eat a lot. Well. we'll have to take a chance. (o a head and let him have it WAITER: (rading the bill after the meal) All right. Thats two orders of ham and eggs, Iwo extra thick steaks, two large glasses of beer, two cups of coffee and two desserts HENRY: (/oN king a the clock on the wall) Would you mind waiting just a lew minutes WAITER: (in a rnde manner)what's there to wait for"? OwNER: All right, Horce I'll take care of this HENRY: (u owner)That was a wonderful meal. It's amazing how much pleasure you get out of the simple things in life, especially if you cant have them for a while OWNER: Yes, very interesting. Now perhaps, sir, if you pay your bill I can help the other customers HENRY: (king at the clock on the wall again) Well. I see it's two o'clock. (he opens the envelope and holds a million /nn lnk note in his hands. Henry is surprised lt the owner and the waiter are shocked) Im very sorry But.I. I dont have anything smaller OWNER: (still shocked and nerous)Well ..er.just one moment. Maggie. look! (the hoMless screams. the other c'uMloers lawk a her and she puts a hand to her mouth) Do you think it's genuine? HOSTESS: Oh, dear. I dont know. I simply don 't know OWNER: Well. I did hear that the Bank of England had issued two notes in this amount. Anyway. I dont think it can be a fake. People would pay too much attention to a bank note of this amount, No thief would want that to h HOSTESS: But hes in rag OWNER: Perhaps hes a very strange, rich man. (as if he has discovered sonething for the first time )Why yes! That must be il HOSTESS: (hits her /ns/ s arm) And you put him in the back of the restaurant! Go and see him at on OWNER: (to /lenn)Im so sorry sir. so sorry. but I cannot change this bank note. HENRY: But it's all I have on me OWNER: Oh please, don' t worry. sir. Doesn't matter at all. Were so very glad that you even entered our little eating place. Indeed, sir. I hope you' ll come here whenever you like HENRY: Well, that's very kind of you OWNER: Kind. sir? No, it's kind of you. You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like. Just having you sit here is a great honour! As for the bill, sir, please forget it HENRY: Forget it? Well... thank you very much. That's very nice of you OWNER: Oh. it's for us to thank you, sir and I do, sir. from the bottom of my heart. TTe ener. the hostess and the uniter all bow as Henry leaves. 22
Unit 3 The Million Found Bank Note 1 Answer these questions in small groups I Whose behaviour changes the most during this scene? Give examples 2 What kind of person is the owner of the restaurant s Why do you think the owner of the restaurant gave Henry a free meal? 2 Listen to the tape and role play the text. Remember that Henry has an American accent while the owner the hostess and the waiters all have British accents. Pay attention to correct pronunciation and intonation 3 Read Act L, Scene 4 again and underline all the expressions used to order food. Now imagine you are having a good meal in a restaurant. Make a dialogue with your partner, who acts as a waiter/waitress. The following expressions may help you WAITER/WAITRESS CUSTOMER Can I help you? Id like I'll have I'lI take your order in a minute Do you have… Are you ready to order, sir/madam? What do you suggest? What would you like…7 I'll have that Enjoy your meal! The bill, please Here's your bill Here you are Can I have the check, please? Listening, writing and actin 1 Before listening, predict what you think Henry will do or where he will go next Give your reasons. then listen to the whole tape and check your idea 2 Listen to the tape again and answer the following questions. I Why does Henry worry when he leaves the restaurant? 2 Why can t he see the two brothers again? 3 what do the two brothers ask him to do? 3 In pairs imagine what may happen to Henry in the next month as he tries to use the bank note without getting into trouble. Make a short list of your ideas. Choose the best one to make a new scene for the play. When you write your play, make sure to follow these steps. I Make a list of the characters 2 Make an outline of the events and the actions of the scene. 3 Make a note of how the characters'feelings change 4 Decide on the stage directions which tell the actors what to do or how to say something 5 Think up an exciting ending The beginning of the scene has been already done for you. 23
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note Act I Scene 5 NARRATOR: Henry smiles as he leaves the restaurant. When he is walking down the street, he sees a sign for a barbers shop. In a shop window. he looks at his own hair. Since it is too long. he decides to get it cut HENRY Good afternoon. I'd like to get a cut. if I may BARBER SUMMING UP Write down what you have learned about"The Million Pound Bonk Note From this unit you have also learned ● useful verbs ● useful nouns ● other expressions: ● new grammar items: LEARNING TIP REA DMNG FOR PIrN Try writing a play so you can practise your oral English. Get together with Humorous quotations by Mark Twain your friends and classmates and write a banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but dialogues for a short play. it can be wants it back the minute it begins to rain about anything of interest to all of you I didn't attend the funeral but i sent a Everyone should have a part or role to nice letter saying that I approved of it. speak. You can use one of the reading A classic is something that everybody passages from your textbook to make wants to have read and nobody wants to read a short play. And acting out the play When I was younger, I could remember will help improve your pronunciation anything, whether it had happened or not. and intonation a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes 24