Carol圣诞欢歌在时间上都发生在圣诞前的一天

Unit 7 A Christmas Carol戏剧戏剧A Christmas Carol圣诞欢歌在时间上都圣诞欢歌在时间上都发生在圣诞前的一天，但又可以细细分为四个不发生在圣诞前的一天，但又可以细细分为四个不同场景：第一个场景发生在同场景：第一个场景发生在Scrooge 的办公室，的办公室，人物有人物有Scrooge 和他的雇员和他的雇员Bob Cratchit，情节为，情节为Scrooge阻止阻止 Bob用蜡烛暖手，阻止用蜡烛暖手，阻止Bob 向向Scrooge 请假过圣诞节，展现了请假过圣诞节，展现了Scrooge对人苛刻、对人苛刻、吝啬、自私的一面。吝啬、自私的一面。第二个场景发生在第二个场景发生在Scrooge和他的外甥和他的外甥 Fred之间，之间，情节为情节为Fred邀请他舅舅邀请他舅舅Scrooge一起庆祝圣诞，一起庆祝圣诞，但是但是Scrooge断然拒绝，还奚落了断然拒绝，还奚落了Fred，从中可，从中可以看出以看出Scrooge没有亲情、惟利是图的本性。第没有亲情、惟利是图的本性。第三个场景发生在三个场景发生在 Scrooge 和一位慈善机构的先生和一位慈善机构的先生之间，慈善机构的先生向之间，慈善机构的先生向Scrooge 募捐，然而募捐，然而Scrooge非但分文不给，相反还建议把那些穷人非但分文不给，相反还建议把那些穷人关进监狱，从这个场景我们可以看出关进监狱，从这个场景我们可以看出 Scrooge没没有社会责任感、缺乏怜悯心的特点。有社会责任感、缺乏怜悯心的特点。第四个场景发生在圣诞前夜第四个场景发生在圣诞前夜Scrooge的梦的梦中，主要人物为中，主要人物为Santa Claus 圣诞老人圣诞老人和和Scrooge，圣诞老人前来提醒，圣诞老人前来提醒Scrooge所做过的梦。在第四个场景后面还留下了所做过的梦。在第四个场景后面还留下了一个悬念，让我们思考接下去一个悬念，让我们思考接下去Scrooge将将会发生什么变化。为后面阅读会发生什么变化。为后面阅读Integrating Skills 中的中的 A Christmas Carol 的第二局的第二局部埋下良好的伏笔。部埋下良好的伏笔。True or false exercises:(1).It was cold in Scrooges office and Bob had to warm himself over the candles.(2).Scrooge was willing to let Bob have 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).A man arrived at Scrooges office because he wanted to collect some money for the poor.(5).Scrooge didnt want to give the poor any money because he was poor himself.(6).In Scrooges dream he met Jacob Marley.TrueFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseCan you say something about some of the characters in the play?He is a selfish,mean,old man,and a greedy bad boss who thinks nothing but money and profits.He has no friend except his business partner,Jacob Marley.He cares for nobody but himself.1.Ebenezer ScroogeHe is said to be a person who brings presents to children the night before Christmas,but in our unit he is a guide in the dream and will lead Ebenezer Scrooge into his past,his present and his future.2.Santa ClausHe is Ebenezer Scrooges former business partner and he is a man just like Ebenezer Scrooge.After his death,he cant get rest and happiness.In the dream he tells Scrooge how to avoid the sad fate of his.3.Jacob MarleyHe is the assistant of Ebenezer Scrooge.He often works long hours but he is paid very little.Its very cold and he often feels too cold to write on.4.Bob CratchitHe is Scrooges nephew.He is happy though he is poor.He wants to invite his uncle,Scrooge to Christmas dinner.But Scrooge thinks they are too poor.5.Fred1.Reading comprehension:1.It is Christmas Eve but Mr.Scrooge still checks his clerks work.From here,we can see that he is _.2.A serious and demandingB hardworking and enterprising3.C selfish and cold-hearted D thrifty(节俭的节俭的)and efficient4.2.The gentleman comes in and tries to collect money for the poor,but Mr.Scrooge talked about prisons,because he thinks _.5.A The poor always break rules,so they should be sent to prisons.6.B He pays taxes for prisons for no reason,so its their duty keeping the poor instead of the richs.7.C Prisons are well equipped.8.D The passage doesnt offer the answer.CB3.Mr.Scrooges typical is“Humbug.Why?_Because it was a fashionable word.Because he thought everything a trick and incomparable to money.To show that he is educated.To show that he is very rich.4.Santa Claus typical is“Ho,ho,ho.Why?_A because he is Father Christmas,an old man.B because he can not express himself clearly.C because he tries to make others happy by saying such words.D this passage doesnt offer the answer.B C 2.From the reading,what is Charles Dickens attitude towards the poor and the rich?He showed deep sympathy and love for the poor and had a strong hatred of the rich who showed no mercy to the poor.3.Discussion If you are asked to say to Scrooge,what will you say to him?(1).Scrooge,although you have a lot of money,you arent happy.You should try your best to be friendly and generous to others.(2).Scrooge,Christmas is the time when people open their hearts freely.You should spend Christmas with your relatives and friends.(3).Scrooge,dont always think about yourself,otherwise,you cant get others love and respect.You will lead a meaningless and lonely life.Reading:Integrating skills 1.Scan the play in two minutes and decide how many parts you can divide it into.Three parts(according to three scenes)2.Read the first part and complete the following:Scene One Place_ Time_ Characters_ Event_ Reasons _ Scrooges reaction _ Scene One Place_ Time_ Characters_ Event_ Reasons _ _ Scrooges reaction _The place where Scrooge lived when he was young.The time when Scrooge was young.Young Scrooge and his girlfriendThe girl wanted to be separated from Scrooge.Because Scrooge cared nothing except makingmoney,which made his girlfriend very disappointed.He felt very uneasy.2.Read the second part and judge whether the following sentences are true or false.(1).In the dream it was Christmas Eve and the Cratchits were having a Christmas dinner.(2).In the dream Tiny Tim was ill but his father couldnt afford the medicine for him.(3).These things really happened to the Cratchits(4).On seeing the scene,Scrooge wanted to change his life.(5).Scrooge ordered a big Christmas pudding for the Cratchits.TrueTrueFalseTrueFalse3.Read the last part and do the following How did Bob Cratchit feel when he saw Scrooge and his turkey?A.Satisfied B.Interested C.Angry D.SurprisedD is correct because he hadnt expected that Scrooge would be so generous.Step II Post reading (P 62)1.Santa Claus takes Scrooge on a journey through time.What is his role?Is he a guide,doctor or judge?Explain your answer.I think his role is a guide.Because Santa Claus only made Scrooge realize his mistake.2.Scrooge says that he doesnt want to watch the scenes Santa shows him.Why not?Because he regretted what he had done.3.An important scene in A Christmas Carol is when Scrooge watches his younger self talking with his girlfriend.(1).What is the talk between young Scrooge and the girl about?(2).What does she mean by“the golden idol?(3).Why doesnt she love Scrooge any more?(4).What does it mean if people weigh everything by gain?It is about their separation.She means Scrooge loves money only.Because Scrooge values money more than anything else.It means people will be selfish and greedy.4.Why does Mrs Cratchit not want to drink a toast to Mr Scrooge?5.What is wrong with Tiny Tim?Would it be Scrooges fault if Tiny Tim died in the future?Because she thinks Scrooge is not worthy of her toast.He is ill.It has much to do with Scrooges meanness and selfishness if he would die in the future.