bank-note to pay his meal. The owner is shocked by it. And he changes his attitude towards Henry.

④ The owner is so sophisticated (世故的) that he just pretends to be

3. Acting

After reading the play, ask two or three groups to perform in front of the class. And let others choose the best group. Then suppose a journalist in London heard this unbelievable story: A millionaire in rags had a meal in a restaurant. He thought it might make an excellent article. So he rushed to that restaurant and interviewed the owner, the hostess and the waiter. Let the groups act out the interview.

4. Language point

(1) order

① n 叫/要的菜

May I take you order now? 您的菜点好了吗？

② n 顺序，次序

The books are arranged in order of size. 书籍按尺寸码放。

③ n 命令

Soldiers must obey orders. 军人必须服从命令。

We did it on his order. 我们奉他之命做了那件事。

④ v 命令

　The officer ordered his soldiers to march. 长官命令他的士兵前进。

⑤ v 预订，订购

　I have ordered a new computer from the shop. 我从商店里订购了一台新电脑。

　I've ordered a steak. 我点了一份牛排。

(2). take a chance 碰运气

As for whether he will win the game or not, we must take a chance. 对于他能否取胜，我们只能碰运气。

(3) manner n

　① 方法；方式

　Why are you talking in such a strange manner? 你为什么用这种奇怪的方式谈话？

　② 态度；举止

　He talked to her in a very rude manner. 他很粗鲁地和她说话。

③ 礼貌，礼节；风俗，习俗