Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Марк Твен

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1. Презентация по английскому языку на тему Марк Твен
2. “Mark Twain was a lifelong
3. Inspired by his invention of the scrapbook,
4. As a young man Twain worked as
5. In 1861, Samuel Clemens avoided the brewing
6. At 34 years of age he married
7. “I vividly remember seeing a
8. "I have no color prejudices nor caste
9. By 1900 Twain had become America’s foremost
10. In time, the Clemens home became a
11. Because of financial problems, Clemens lived in
12. He developed as a speaker and traveled
13. When he died on April 21, 1910,
14. “I came in with Halley's Comet in
15. Mark Twain was one of the great
16. “Wisdom teaches us that none but birds
17. “Fleas can be taught nearly anything that
18. “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it. If you live.” Picture from Dave Thomson collection:
19. “Everyone is a moon, and has a
20. “Nothing is made in vain, but the
21. “Of all God's creatures there is only
22. “The dog is a gentleman; I hope
23. “The best way to cheer yourself up
24. “In the first place God made idiots.
25. “By trying we can easily learn to
26. “Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any.”
27. “Classic--a book which people praise and don't
28. “The holy passion of Friendship is of
29. “It is better to keep your mouth
30. "Good breeding consists in concealing how much
31. The End“Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.”Picture from Dave Thomson collection:

“Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. He took them with him everywhere and filled them with souvenirs, pictures, and articles about his books and performances. But in time, he

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Слайд 1Mark Twain
an American Icon

Слайд 2 “Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of

scrapbooks. He took them with him everywhere and filled them with souvenirs, pictures, and articles about his books and performances.

But in time, he grew tired of the lost glue, rock-hard paste, and the swearing that resulted from the standard scrapbook process. So, he came up with the idea of printing thin strips of glue on the pages to make updates neat and easy to do.

In 1872, he patented his “self-pasting” scrapbook, and by 1901, at least 57 different types of his albums were available. It would be his only invention that ever made money.”

“Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. He took them with him

Слайд 3Inspired by his invention of the scrapbook, this electronic scrapbook records

information about probably the most famous and beloved humorist, satirist, and entertainer in American history and illustrates some of Mark Twain’s quotations about every aspect of our lives.

Mark Twain

Inspired by his invention of the scrapbook, this electronic scrapbook records information about probably the most famous

Слайд 4As a young man Twain worked as a riverboat pilot on

the Mississippi River. When he started his writing career, Samuel Clemens adopted the name “Mark Twain,” which meant two fathoms, a safe depth for a riverboat.

As a young man Twain worked as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River. When he started

Слайд 5In 1861, Samuel Clemens avoided the brewing Civil War by going

west. He took his first writing job as reporter at the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise.
Serious news was often mixed with “reports” that had to be taken with a grain of salt. Soon, he began using the name Mark Twain and affixing it to sketches, reportage, and an occasional hoax. It was a time when he first discovered his talent, his calling, and his voice.

In 1861, Samuel Clemens avoided the brewing Civil War by going west. He took his first writing

Слайд 6At 34 years of age he married Olivia Langdon Clemens. She

was the daughter of a New York coal magnate, a member of the country’s wealthy elite. She would be partner, editor, and fellow traveler in success and failure for the next thirty-five years. She would also furnish him her family’s home in Elmira, New York, a place where he visited often and wrote many of his best-loved books.

At 34 years of age he married Olivia Langdon Clemens. She was the daughter of a New

Слайд 7 “I vividly remember seeing a dozen black men and women

chained to one another, once, and lying in a group on the pavement, awaiting shipment to the Southern slave market. Those were the saddest faces I have ever seen.”– Mark Twain

Though his most famous novel is criticized for being racist, Mark Twain never expected nor intended the controversy that arose with the publication of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain was not racist, but depicted life in his times.

“I vividly remember seeing a dozen black men and women chained to one another, once,

Слайд 8"I have no color prejudices nor caste prejudices nor creed prejudices.

All I care to know is that a man is a human being, and that is enough for me; he can't be any worse."

Слайд 9By 1900 Twain had become America’s foremost celebrity. He was invited

to attend ship launchings, anniversary gatherings, political conventions, and countless dinners. Reporters met him at every port of call, anxious to print a new quip from the famous humorist. To enhance his image, he took to wearing white suits and loved to stroll down the street and see people staring at him.

By 1900 Twain had become America’s foremost celebrity. He was invited to attend ship launchings, anniversary gatherings,

Слайд 10In time, the Clemens home became a revolving door for the

leading names of the day: Howells, Sherman, Cable, Harte, and others. But it also saw Clemens involve himself in fanciful investment schemes that led to his bankruptcy—and eventual departure.

In time, the Clemens home became a revolving door for the leading names of the day: Howells,

Слайд 11Because of financial problems, Clemens lived in Europe from 1891-1901, but

this was neither his first nor last trip abroad. In fact, he was an inveterate traveler. From the age of 17 to the last few weeks of his life he was always discovering new places and revisiting old. He crisscrossed the Atlantic more than a dozen times and also saw Turkey, Palestine, Hawaii, Australia, India, and South Africa.

Because of financial problems, Clemens lived in Europe from 1891-1901, but this was neither his first nor

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He developed as a speaker and traveled on lecture circuits, much

in demand. His early performances combined humor, information and eloquence in measures that delighted most people.

He developed as a speaker and traveled on lecture circuits, much in demand. His early performances combined

Слайд 13When he died on April 21, 1910, newspapers around the country

declared, “The whole world is mourning.” By then, Sam Clemens had long since ceased to be a private citizen. He had become Mark Twain, a proud possession of the American nation.

“I was sorry to have my name mentioned as one of the great authors, because they have a sad habit of dying off. Chaucer is dead, Spencer is dead, so is Milton, so is Shakespeare, and I’m not feeling so well myself.”—Mark Twain

When he died on April 21, 1910, newspapers around the country declared, “The whole world is mourning.”

Слайд 14“I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming

again next year (1910), and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment of my life if I don't go out with Halley's Comet. The Almighty has said, no doubt: "Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in together, they must go out together."

Mark Twain died in 1910, the year Halley’s Comet appeared.