Unit 7 A Christmas Carol

1. Unit 7 A Christmas Carol Senior English for China Student’s Book3

2. Complete the following passage with the phrases from the box . • A. Having had a poor and miserable childhood • B. in a factory C. before his death on June 9,1870 • D. to London E. By his death • F. Well paid as he was G. From 1827 to 1828 • H. with great interest • I. Known as one the greatest novelists in the nineteenth century J. in the past and at the present I, Charles Dickens(1812-1870) wrote a great number of books.he could create many of the characters in his novels from his own experience. Dickens’ father was an office worker in the navy,,he often ended up in financial troubles though. In 1814 Dickens movedwhere he received some education. At the age of 12, his father was put in prison and young Dickens was sent to work. Dickens worked as a clerk in a law firm, and later as a newspaper reporter. At the age of 18 he read the works of William Shakespeare and other English writers. A Christmas Carol is one of Dickens’ most loved works. The character of Ebenezer Scrooge has attracted generations of readers . Dickens was honored by the Queen of England three months.He lies buried in the Poet’s Corner in London. The words of his grave read as follows: “ ,one of England’s greatest writers is lost to the world.” A F D B G H J C E

3. Famous novels written by Charles Dickens Match column A and B A Tale of Two Cities圣诞颂歌 David Copperfield 双城记 Great Expectations 大卫 .科波菲尔 Hard Time 远大前程 Oliver Twist 艰难时事 A Christmas Carol 雾都孤儿

4. Checking(Part 1): 1.When does the story happen? It happens on the day before Christmas.

5. 2.What are the main characters in the play? And their relationships? Ebenezer Scrooge---a boss; the main hero Bob Cratchit --------Scrooge’s clerk Fred -------------------Scrooge’s nephew A gentleman -------collect money for the poor Santa Clause ----- appears in Scrooge’s dream

6. Detailed reading(True or false) T 1. It was cold in scrooge’s office and Bob had to warm himself over the candles. 2. Scrooge was willing to let Bob had a day off because it would be Christmas the next day. 3. Scrooge was invited by his niece and he accepted the invitation happily. 4. Scrooge’s nephew is a poor, mean person. 5. A gentleman arrived at Scrooge’s office because he wanted to collected money for the poor. 6. Scrooge didn't want to give the poor any money because he was poor himself. 7. Scrooge is merry with the coming of Christmas. 8. Scrooge didn’t want to give the poor any money because he thought they were idle . 9. In Scrooge’s dream he met his old friend--- Jacob Marley. F F F T F F T F

7. Discussion: 1.What’s the true spirit of Christmas according to Fred? According to Fred, Christmas time is a good time. It’s the only time of the year when one does not only think about oneself but open their hearts freely and think of other people. 2.What will happen next?

8. A Christmas Carol(2) In Scrooge’s dream

9. Read scene one and then fill in the form with correct information. Place: Time: Characters: Event: Reasons: Scrooge’s reaction: the place where Scrooge lived when he was young Scene One the time when Scrooge was young young Scrooge and his girlfriend the girl wanted to be separated from Scrooge Because Scrooge cared nothing except making money, which disappointed her. He felt very uneasy.

10. Multiple choice : 1.What’s “the golden idol”? A.A sculpture made of gold B.a wealthier young woman than Scrooge’s wife C.a football star admired by his girlfriend 2.“Only one, Gain, was left” What does it mean? A.Scrooge only seeks for money and profits. B.Scrooge is becoming selfish and greedy. C.All of the above

11. 3.Who thinks Mr.Scrooge is a mean,hard,selfish person? A.Mr.Cratchit B.Mrs. Cratchit C.the little girl D.Tiny Tom 4.Why Scrooge doesn’t want to watch the scenes Santa Clause shows to him? A.He regretted what he had done. B.He thinks it is annoying. C.It is a waste of time to do so

12. 5.How did Bob Cratchit feel when he saw Scrooge and his turkey? A.satisfied B.interested C.angry D.surprised 6.What’s Santa Clause role? A.guide B.doctor C.judge

13. Discussion: What do you think of Mr. Scrooge? Can you give some examples to support your opinion?

14. Consolidation:Fill in the blanks Christmas weather off ff It was the day before __________ and the _________ was terribly cold.Bob wanted to have a day ___ in order to have a good Christmas dinner but his boss,Scrooge, who was c____, mean and only interested in making ______ didn’t allow him to do so at first. Scrooge’s nephew—Fred wanted to ____ Scrooge to attend their Christmas dinner but he r_______.A gentleman who wanted to ______ some money for the poor was also_______down by Scrooge. At last when all the other left Scrooge had a ______, in which he met Santa Claus. ruel money invite efused collect turned dream

15. Scrooge’s girlfriend told him another _____ had ________________. She thought he only___________ for money and decided to _________ from him. Santa Clause showed him another scene. Bob wished Merry Christmas to him in his family celebration, but his wife regarded Scrooges as a _____, ____, and_______ old man. As a result, they didn’t have money to buy _________ for Tiny Tom. Scrooge _______ what he had done. He must do something to make up for it . He ordered and had a huge turkey _________ to Bob. On Christmas Day, Scrooge visited Bob and wished his family __________________. idol taken his place have an eye separate mean hard selfish medicine regretted delivered a Merry Christmas

16. Homework: read and retell the play