Unit 4 The art of having fun 第一课时课件【2025新外研版七年级英语下册】

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What are they doing
listening to music
playing the guita
playing basebll
...
Are they having fun
Unit 4 The art of having fun
Period 1
Starting out & Developing ideas
What activities did ancient people do for fun？
cuiwan
weiqi
cuju
touhu
Which activity is the most interesting to you？
cuju
touhu
cuiwan
weiqi
What can you learn from the survey results？
Pay attention to the numbers !
Do you enjoy any of these activities What are they
Understanding ideas
What does the title mean What is the passage about
Pre-reading
It means no play or having fun.
One can’t balance the work and fun.
can’t lift one’s spirits.
don’t feel youthful.
can’t enjoy life.
Understanding ideas
What does the title mean What is the passage about
Pre-reading
Working without having fun only makes someone dull,
which can’t lift people’s spirits or make them feel youthful！
Understanding ideas
Look at the pictures. What would you like to bring with you Why
While-reading
To ensure our safety!
Safety always comes first!
While-reading
1).What’s the structure of the passage
How does the writer organize
A. B. C. D.
2). Match the headings with the paragraphs.
A: Remember to have fun and enjoy life
B: Fun can lift spirits
C: Lead a topic
D: Fun keeps people feeling youthful
E: Fun brings people closer
While-reading
How many benefits of fun does the writer mention What are they
How does the writer support his/her opinion
Three benefits.
By relating to a story and giving examples.
Understanding ideas
While-reading
Imagine staying on an island alone. You can only take five things with you. You might put food, water, tools and clothes on your list. But what about the fifth one Most people would choose something for fun, like a novel, a magazine or a solar media player. After all, no one wants to get bored!
Q: Why does the writer use the island example
To show how important it is to have fun things to do, even when you're alone.
Understanding ideas
While-reading
Q: Do you agree with George Bernard Shaw Why or why not
Yes, because staying playful helps us feel young and happy.
Fun also keeps us feeling youthful. As George Bernard Shaw once said, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
No, I don't agree because I think getting older is natural and happens to everyone. Playing can help us feel young, but it doesn't stop us from aging.
Understanding ideas
While-reading
Q: What do you think ‘No one is an island' means
It means everyone needs friends and social connections.
Research also shows that fun brings people closer. No one is an island. Having fun is a good way to connect with others. So, next time, invite your friends to enjoy live music together. It’s not just about having fun– you will be closer because of the shared experience!
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
Fun is important in a number of ways. Don’t forget to take some time out to have fun and enjoy life! We need to work hard. But we should be able to play hard, too.
What does “All work and no play makes jack a dull boy” mean
This means that if you only work and don't take time to play, even a smart child can become dull.
Study hard, play hard
While-reading
Read and fill the blanks.
something for fun
life our spirits
youthful
bring people closer
a moment of joy
stop playing
connect with others
enjoy life
opinions
Facts
Discussion
Work in pairs and discuss the following Qs.
Q1:What other benefits of having fun can you think of
Q2:Do you agree that having fun is important to you
Q3:What can fun bring you
Homework
Write about your discussion with your partner, including the importance of having fun and your advice on having fun.