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(共21张PPT)
Unit 1 Time to Relax
Lesson 8 *Reading Plus, Reflecting
1. Review and talk.
(1) What are their hobbies How do the hobbies help them
(2) What is your favourite hobby How does it help you
Luca
Hobbies
Maya
Shuyin
You
It gives him a sense of achievement.
It helps her to learn about different places.
It helps her stay fit.
It lets her enjoy nature and spend time with Nini.
Making apps
Horse riding
Collecting postcards
2. Look at the title and the picture.
Predict what the text is mainly about.
The main idea of the text is that it is _________ to make time for ________.
important
hobbies
3. Look through the text and find out the
main idea.





Introduction
Conclusion
Main parts
4. Read and identify the structure of the text.





A.　　　　　




C.　　　　　




B.　　　　　
4. Read and identify the structure of the text.



Main part 1: Hobbies have many benefits.
Main part 2: It’s important to find
the right balance.





A.　　　　　




B.　　　　　




C.　　　　　
5. Read Main part 1 and answer the questions.
(1) What are the benefits of hobbies
　 Hobbies are good for ________________.
　 Hobbies are good for ________________.
physical health
emotional well-being
They can keep you fit, lower stress and improve memory and
concentration.
Making music can lower blood pressure and make our body stronger.
Playing an instrument can keep brains young.
5. Read Main part 1 and answer the questions.
(2) How are hobbies good for physical health
Physical hobbies
Other types
They can help deal with negative emotions.
They can make you feel good about yourself / confident.
5. Read Main part 1 and answer the questions.
(3) How are hobbies good for emotional well-being
Creative hobbies
6. Read Main part 2 and answer the questions.
(1) What does the writer mean by “it is important to find the right balance”
Hobby Good side Bad side
Playing computer games / Chatting online
fun
cause problems such as eye strain, poor sleep, and loneliness
6. Read Main part 2 and answer the questions.
(1) What does the writer mean by “it is important to find the right balance”
　 Some hobbies are fun, but they could cause problems.
　 So we should choose hobbies wisely.
6. Read Main part 2 and answer the questions.
(2) What is the writer’s advice
　 The writer advises to choose outdoor hobbies.
　 They can help us to relax and feel good.
　 They can reduce loneliness and build relationships.
7. Read the text and choose the correct answers.
(1) The main idea of the second paragraph is that __________.
　 A. hobbies can help you to stay healthy
B. physical hobbies are the best way to stay healthy
(2) The bold word “participants” in paragraph 3 probably means __________.
A. people who carry out research
B. people who take part in research
(3) The study in paragraph 3 found out that making art __________.
A. is healthier than physical hobbies
B. can make people feel happier
(4) One problem of chatting online is that __________.
A. it is easy to spend too much time on screen
B. it is not as fun as taking part in outdoor hobbies
8. Discuss.
(1) What do you think “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” means Do you
agree
　 It’s a famous proverb which means that if we just work all the time and never play
　 or do other things, our life becomes less interesting.
　 I agree. We need time to relax. A good life requires both disciplined effort and
　 joyful release.
8. Discuss.
(2) How do you understand the title “Work Hard, Play Hard”
　 It’s important to find the right balance between work and play.
　 We should give our best effort at work or in our studies, and fully enjoy our free time.
9. Reflect.
(1) What free-time activities have you learnt about
　 We have learnt about different free-time activities such as programming, playing
　 the flute, doing calligraphy, ice skating, making apps, collecting postcards, horse
　 riding …
(2) What free-time activities do you, your friends, and your family do
9. Reflect.
(3) Which two functions of infinitives have you learnt Can you use them properly
　 We have learnt that infinitives function as an object complement and adverbial
　 of purpose in this unit.
(4) Why do you do free-time activities How do they help you
　 I do free-time activities because I need relaxation. They can help me to relax and
　 reduce stress. Also, they can help me try new things.
9. Reflect.
(5) Why do you think we need time to relax
　 Because it is important to find the right balance between work and play.
　 That is the ideal for a happy life.
Homework
Must do:
Make a mind map of the text.
Choose to do:
Search online to find more proverbs about work and play.

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