Unit10American literature TitanicO. Henry (1862-1910), the pen name of William Sydney Porter, was a distinguished American storywriter, He wrote more than 300 short stories in his life and he was regarded as “the founder of American stories”.Short summary of O. Henry’s lifeMemorial to O. HenryReadingA Sacrifice For LoveA Sacrifice For Love• 1.who are the characters in the story?• 2. What is the story about?The story tells that a woman called Della sold her beautiful hair to buy her husband a Christmas present -- a gold watch chainDella and JimskimmingPennies saved one or two at a time by bargaining at the grocery, at the bakery and the butcher’s until one’s cheeks burnt.What does the underlined word “bargaining” mean?A. being ready to acceptB. reaching an agreementC. making a conditionD. arguing with shop keepers to get things cheaperscanningLiving conditionsfurnished flatshabbymailboxelectric bellpoor Jim’s wages: the rent of the flat per week: the money in hand:20 dollarsat $8 per week$1.87as poor as a church mouse一贫如洗(she had been saving every penny she could for months)possessionsDella’s hairJim’s gold watch**The word in the fifth paragraph “hesitated” is closest in meaning to______. A. imagined B. dreamed C. felt uncertain D. watchedCHave it cut and sold20 dollarsA gold watch chain21 dollars87 centsHer head was covered with tiny curls that made her look like a little school girlReading comprehension1. Why did Della weep before Christmas? A.She couldn’t see Jim during Christmas.B. She had little money to buy Jim a present.C. Jim didn’t give her a Christmas gift.D.She had little money to buy herself a gift. B2.How did Della try to save money? Which of the following is NOT ...
