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Unit 4 The art of having fun Understanding ideas
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
2026新外研版七下
Talk about the importance of having fun;
Express your opinions of having fun and give your reasons;
Analyse the importance of balancing work and play.
Imagine staying on an island alone. You can only take five things with you.
food
water
tools
clothes
You might put food, water, tools and clothes on your list. What would like to bring with you as the fifth one
books
a computer
a football
a camera
a bike
Look at the title and predict what the passage is about. Use the expressions to help you.
have fun
a moment of joy
lift sb’s spirits
feel youthful
bring people closer
enjoy life
Can you guess the meaning of “dull”
slow in understanding
What is the passage about
have fun
a moment of joy
lift sb’s spirits
feel youthful
bring people closer
enjoy life
The passage is about playing, having fun and enjoying life.
What’s the writer’s opinion about having fun For or against
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. 是一句著名的英文谚语。中文意思是是：只工作不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻。后来有人对这句话做了补充：All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; all play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.(只工作不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻；只玩耍不工作，聪明的孩子没出息。)这句话提醒人们要劳逸结合，既不能沉迷于工作，也不能耽于享乐，要学会平衡二者的关系。
Enjoy the text video and sing
Skim the first and last paragraphs of the text and the first sentence of each paragraph to check the pre-reading prediction.
The writer thinks having fun is important in many ways. We need to work hard , but we should make time to have fun, too.
总
分
总
opening
reasons and supporting details
conclusion
Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
What’s the purpose of the passage
2) How does the writer give his / her opinion at the beginning
3) How many benefits of fun does the writer mention What are they
4) How does the writer support his / her opinion
5) How does the writer finish his / her argument at last
What’s the purpose of the passage
To share the writer's opinion about having fun.
2) How does the writer give his / her opinion at the beginning
By creating a situation, then asking a question and answering it.
3) How many benefits of fun does the writer mention What are they
Three. Fun can do away with bad feelings and lift [to make... go up] our spirits, keep us feeling youthful [young], and connect us with others.
4) How does the writer support his / her opinion
By giving an example, quoting a famous person and referring to research.
5) How does the writer finish his / her argument at last
By summarising and giving his / her opinion again.
Read the first paragraph and find out the argument of the article.
Find out the topic sentence of the argumentative paragraphs.
importance of having fun
Para 1 Most people would choose something for fun. Opening
Para 2
Fun can do away with bad and lift our spirits.
→eg. watching a funny film on that island
Para 3
Fun keeps us feeling youthful.
→a quote from George Bernard Shaw
Para 4
Having fun is a good way to connect with others.
→Research shows...
Reasons and supporting details
Para 5
Fun is important. We should take some time out to have fun and enjoy life.
Conclusion
Choose another suitable title for the passage.
a Different ways of having fun
b Having fun in your own way
c The importance of having fun
Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
something for fun
lift your spirits
a moment of joy
youthful
stop playing
connect
with others
brings people closer
enjoy life
What other benefits of having fun can you think of
adj.愚笨的，迟钝的
v.想象
adv.单独，独自
n. (长篇)小说
n. 媒介物
n.杂志，期刊
adj. 年轻的
v. 邀请
v. 也许，可能，大概
n. 工具
n. 名单，清单，目录
v. 挑选，选择
adj. 利用太阳能的
adj. 厌烦的，不感兴趣的；烦闷的
n.感觉
v.使(情况)改善；使(某人)更快乐
adj. 使人发笑的，有趣的；滑稽的
n. 某一时刻
n. 数目；数量
adj. 有能力做……的，会做……的
萧伯纳（George Bernard Shaw）是爱尔
兰剧作家、评论家和社会改革者。其代表
作包括《伤心之家》《皮格马利翁》等。
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
How does the quote from George Bernard Shaw support the idea that fun keeps us youthful
Shaw means that playing and having fun isn't just for kids. If we stop having fun, we start to feel older. But if we keep playing and enjoying life, we stay youthful.
How can fun bring people closer
Fun can bring people closer by creating shared experiences. For example, when people invite their friends to enjoy live music together, they not only have fun but also become closer due to this shared experience.
1 Why does the writer use the island example in the
first paragraph
2 Do you agree with George Bernard Shaw Why or
why not
3 What do you think “No one is an island.” means
1 Why does the writer use the island example in the first
paragraph
2 Do you agree with George Bernard Shaw Why or why not
The writer uses the island example to show how important having fun is.
Yes. Many old people still feel youthful by doing guangchangwu, going travelling, or going to senior citizen’s college.
/ No. When people get old, they are not as strong as young people. It stops them from taking part in many activities.
3 What do you think “No one is an island.” means
To me, it means that we are all connected with other people. People need each other.
What other benefits of having fun can you think of
Having fun can help with our health. For example, playing basketball can make us stronger than before.
Do we live for work or do we live for fun
I think we live for fun. We work hard so that we have a better life. We have a better life so that we feel much better.
I think we live for work. Without work, it’s hard for us to find the true meaning of our life. Having fun is just a small part of our life.
Work and fun are both important. Work helps us learn and achieve. Fun helps us relax and enjoy life. Together, they make us happy and balanced.
Work in pairs. Talk about the importance of having fun. Use the words and expressions from the reading passage and the Useful expressions to help you.
Fun can …
Fun also keeps us…
Research shows that fun...
Having fun is a good way to…
Remember that…
Don’t forget to…
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks.
Student 1: Having fun is really important. It can ____________. It can also __________________.
Student 2: That's true. Having fun is a good way to _____________. I made many friends by playing basketball.
Student 1: Research also shows that fun can _______________________.
Student 2: It does. Let's go and have some fun!
bring us joy
bring people together
make friends
help people sleep better
A: Having fun is really important. It can bring
us joy. It can also bring people together.
B: That's true. Having fun is a good way to make
friends. I made many friends by playing basketball.
A: Research also shows that fun can help people
sleep better.
B: It does. Let's go and have some fun!
Why is having fun important Write them down.
Names Importance Supporting details
Pay attention to the following expressions.
put... on one's list 把…… 列入某人的清单
可供娱乐的东西
太阳能媒体播放器
毕竟
感到无聊
消除不良情绪
振奋精神
看滑稽电影
not... at all一点也不
惬意的时刻
变老
bring... closer使…… 更亲近
与……建立联系
invite... to...
邀请…… 去……
欣赏现场音乐
共同的经历
努力工作
能够
尽情玩乐
Translate the following expressions into English.
15. 看滑稽电影
16. 可供娱乐的东西
17. 太阳能媒体播放器
18. 消除不良情绪
19. 把…… 列入某人的清单
8. 振奋精神
9. 邀请…… 去……
10. 惬意的时刻
11. 使…… 更亲近
12. 欣赏现场音乐
13. 共同的经历
14. 与…… 建立联系
1. 毕竟
2. 变老
3. 能够
4. 努力工作
5. 尽情玩乐
6. 感到无聊
7. 一点也不
after all
grow old
be able to
watch a funny film
play hard
lift one's spirits
invite... to...
a moment of joy
something for fun
bring... closer
get bored
do away with bad feelings
enjoy live music
solar media player
shared experience
work hard
not... at all
connect with
put... on one's list
importance of having fun
Para 1 Most people would choose something for fun. Opening
Para 2
Fun can do away with bad and lift our spirits.
→eg. watching a funny film on that island
Para 3
Fun keeps us feeling youthful.
→a quote from George Bernard Shaw
Para 4
Having fun is a good way to connect with others.
→Research shows...
Reasons and supporting details
Para 5
Fun is important. We should take some time out to have fun and enjoy life.
Conclusion
Try to retell the passage according to the mind map.
Self-assessment
I can acquire expressions related to team activities through watching and listening activities.
I can share experiences of team activities in real - life contexts.
I can understand and recognize the importance of collaborative cooperation in team activities.
Basic (基础)
Share your ideas about the importance of having fun .
Search for more sayings about play and work.
Improving(提升)
Extend (拓展)
Write about your discussion with your partner, including the importance of having fun and your advice on having fun.

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