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Period 2Reading(2)Reading(2)Know about O.Henry作作者者简简介介He was an American writer who lived a very poor and difficult life.However,He loved his wife and daughter very much,and would do anything for them.This is very much like the characters in his stories.“The gifts”is one of the most famous short stories,and it is well known for its plot and surprising ending.Time CharactersBeginning MiddleEndingThe day before ChristmasDella and JimSkim the story and complete the table below.Della wanted to buy a gift for her husband but she only had one dollar and eighty-seven cents.Della sold her hair to buy a watch chain for Jim.Jim and Della both sold their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other.5Vocabulary C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 115.Find these words to complete the sentences.Change their forms if necessary.1 At night,there are too many stars in the sky to _.(calculate the total number)(line 3)2 Paul always rode the bus although he could _ a car.(have enough money to buy)(line 5)3 Jane _ through the newspaper for the story about her school football team.(tried to find by looking carefully)(line 15)4 Tom heard the steps of his father _,so he rushed to open the door.(finally)(line 16)5 Everyone was seated when the teacher _ the exam papers from her bag.(took something out)(line 23)7Vocabulary C2 Complete the article below with the words from the box.Change their forms if necessary.
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