资源简介

(共33张PPT)
Unit 4 The art of having fun
第3课时 (Developing ideas)
外研·七年级下册
What can you see from the picture
View and say
A mosquito and a Guiness World Record certificate
(吉尼斯世界记录证书).
What’s the certificate about
The largest specimen of crane-fly belongs to the species Holorusia mikado, with a leg span of 25.8 cm, as measured in Chengdu, Sichuan, China,
on 14 June 2018
标本
大蚊
属于
帝王大蚊
腿展
大蚊最大的标本属于日本大蚊（Holorusia mikado）这一物种，其腿展达 25.8 厘米。该标本于 2018年6月14日在中国四川成都测量得出。
Guinness World Records started in 1955. It covers achievements like the quickest marathon time or the biggest mosquito. Many records are fun. Many people around the world enjoy learning about these records.
Read and answer
When did Guinness World Record start
What does it cover(涉及)
Before listening
View and answer
Who is he
What does he like
He is Zhao Li(赵丽).
Maybe he likes collecting specimens(标本) of insects.
Listen to the news report and choose the main idea.
1
a Tourists can now visit the museum.
b An insect museum will open in Chengdu.
c Zhao Li finds the world's largest mosquito.
Listening tips:
Read the key words in the options. Listen for the topic sentences(主旨句)in the news report.
While listening
Listen again and complete the instruction to Zhao Li.
2
Scan and catch the key information. Try to predict the speech of word(词性) in the bracket.
头衔
成就
V-ing形式
形容词
数词
数词
V-过去式
Director of the Insect Museum of West China
He spends his life studying and 1__________insects.
ln 2017, he 2_______the world's largest mosquito. It's over 3____cm in wingspan and about 4______cm long.
In 2018, the mosquito set a 5 ____Guinness World Record.
protecting
found
11
26
new
Welcome to my podcast Amazing People. Today, I'll share with you the story of Zhao Li. He is the director of the Insect Museum of West China in Chengdu. He spends his life studying and protecting insects. In 2017, he found the world's largest mosquito. It's over 11 cm in wingspan and about 26 cm long. In 2018, the mosquito set a new Guinness World Record. Now insect lovers can visit Zhao Li's museum and see it for free.
Audio scripts
Learning to learn
Listening for information We often need to find out some information when listening. Before listening, find out what information you need, such as names or numbers. Then listen for connected words and expressions.
Listen to the interview and complete the notes.
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Zhao Li
Interviewer
What questions does the Interviewer raise to Zhao Li
Listen and check the answers.
When did you interest in insects start
When I was 1_____________________.
What do you like most about insects
2____________! I really enjoy 3_______________! My dad even took meto mountains and forests to do this.
four or five years old
everything
studying them
Is it challenging to study insects
I think so. I used to ride my bike 4_______ kilometres to find insects. Sometimes, I had to wait for days just to 5______________of a butterfly.
500
take photos
Why did you make it your job them
Because 6________! Studying insects gives me 7___________. I also set up a museum to encourage people like me.
I love it
so much joy
I’m not a prince, just an insect 8__________.
Do you like this name “the Prince of Butterflies”
lover
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Audio scripts
How does the interviewer lead in a subject or move onto another subject
Good evening. Today, we’re going to meet a Guinness World Record holder, Professor Zhao Li. Welcome, Professor Zhao.
Thank you.
When did your interest in insects start
When I was four or five years old.
What do you like most about insects
Everything! I really enjoy studying them. My dad
even took me to mountains and forests to do this.
lead in a subject
ask some specific questions（具体的问题）
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Interviewer:
Zhao Li:
Is it challenging to study insects
I think so. I used to ride my bike 500 kilometres to find insects. Sometimes, I had to wait for days just to take photos of a butterfly.
Wow! Why did you make it your job then
Because I love it! Studying insects gives me so much joy. I also set up a museum to encourage people like me.
I think that’s why people call you “ the Prince of Butterflies” ! Do you like this name
Well, I’m not a prince, just an insect lover.
Give positive response
（积极的回应）
Share your own ideas/understandings
（想法/理解）
Listen again. Then talk about how the interviewer changes the subject.
Asking for details we can ask for details to encourage the speaker to share more information. Questions like Why did you... or Can you tell me more Are effective ways to invite the speaker to explain further.
Learning to learn
Look and Say
Look at the two pictures, who are they
Walt Disney
Huang Yongyu
Guess: what did they enjoy
They enjoyed painting and got a lot from it!
华特 迪士尼（Walt Disney，1901年12月5日-1966年12月15日）是美国著名的动画师、制片人、企业家，华特迪士尼公司创始人。
华特 迪士尼出生于美国伊利诺伊州芝加哥，童年时就对绘画感兴趣。7岁时曾卖过一幅素描给邻居。高中时，他白天上课，晚上去美术学院学习。1918年，他加入红十字会前往欧洲。回国后，他先后在艺术工作室和广告公司工作，结识了乌布 伊沃克斯。1920年，两人成立伊沃克斯——迪士尼商业美术公司，后又创办“Laugh-O-Gram”公司，因收益不佳破产。1923年，他与哥哥罗伊在好莱坞成立迪士尼兄弟工作室。
华特 迪士尼创造了米奇、米妮、唐老鸭等众多经典动画角色，制作了多部具有开创性的动画电影，改变了动画行业的面貌。
黄永玉（Huang Yongyu，1924年7月9日—2023年6月13日）中国著名的画家、作家、诗人。出生于湖南常德，祖籍湖南凤凰，土家族人。12岁因家境贫寒外出谋生，在安徽、福建山区小瓷作坊做童工，后辗转到上海、台湾和香港。14岁开始发表作品，16岁以绘画和木刻为生。
黄永玉多才多艺，擅长版画、中国画、油画、漫画、雕塑等多种艺术形式。黄永玉是中国现当代艺术界的传奇人物，其艺术成就横跨多个领域，个性鲜明，深受人们喜爱。
Work in pairs. Listen to an introduction to Walt Disney. Then talk about him.
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Who's this
This is..., a famous...
When did his interest in... start
…
Useful expressions
Let’s talk about...
He was passionate about... because...
Why did he choose to...
He got a lot of fun from...
I’d like to talk about...
Finally, could you tell me about...
I’d like to talk about Walt Disney. He is such a iconic figure that changed the entertainment world.
Sample
Yes, I grew up watching Disney movies, like the Snow White and Mickey Mouse. Why could he make so many vivid and lively cartoon characters
Let’s go back to his passion. He was so passionate about painting when he was around 5-6 years old. He got a lot of fun from it. And he didn’t give up even though his father was not happy about it.
That makes sense. Could you tell me what he like most from painting
I think he loved how it allowed him to express his imagination. He was really into animals, and he would spend hours drawing them on the farm. Painting was a way for him to bring those animals and his ideas to life.
I agree. He was able to turn his love for painting into something that changed the world of entertainment.
It’ s really inspiring.
When he started making animations（动画片）, he thought he could create whole worlds with his art. He saw the potential in using art to entertain（娱乐） people, and he was willing to take risks to pursue his dream. What about you, what do you think
That’s amazing! Why did he decide to make it his job
Phonetics in use
Read the following words and pay attention to the pronounciation of bold letters.
/k/ insect broken kick
/g/ great big game
/f/ life fun film
/v/ visit very video
/g/的发音
/k/的发音
/v/的发音
/f/的发音
Listen and circle the correct words.
1 leaf / leave
2 could / good
3 guide / kind
4 safe / save
5 very / fairy
6 came / game
可作定语或表语。多指客观上尺寸、规模或数目大。
（1）large /lɑ d / adj.巨大的
There aren’t large animals in this zoo.
这个动物园里没有大型动物。
For people in large cities, trees can be very important for their health.
对于大城市的人来说，树木对他们的健康非常重要。
My English teacher has a large number of books.
我的英语老师有很多书。
Language Points
2. In 2018, the mosquito set a new Guinness World Record.
set/set/ v.创立；确立
set a record 创纪录
She set a new world record for the high jump.
她创造了新的跳高世界纪录。
They haven’t set a date for their wedding yet.
他们还没有确定婚期。
与set相关的短语：
set out 出发，动身；安排，摆放
set off 出发，动身；使爆炸
set down 写下，记下；制订
set up 建起；设立；开办
Homework
Write a short paragraph about a person who makes an interest into a lifelong career and share what you learn from him/her.(共50张PPT)
Unit 4 The art of having fun
第1课时 (Starting out & Understanding ideas)
外研·七年级下册
Enjoy a song
Try everything
What are the kids doing
How are they feeling
They are singing and dancing happily. They are having fun.
How do you usually have fun with your friends or classmates
Free talk
What does the picture show
View and say
playing skateboarding
Listening to music
playing the guitar
playing baseball
dancing & singing…
They are all having fun!
Starting up
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1
1 What activities did ancient
people do for fun
2 Which activity is the most
interesting one to you
古人
Watch a video and answer the questions.
1 What activities did ancient people do for fun
cuju (蹴鞠)
weiqi(围棋)
bingxi (冰嬉)
2 Which activity is the most interesting one to you
Fun for ancient people
People always love having fun.
Even 5,000 years back, a Chinese painting on a pot showed people happily dancing hand in hand.
What else did they like Let’s see!
Cuju comes first. The game came from over 2,000 years ago! People at that time used a leather ball for this game. Even emperors loved this game.
Another game was weiqi. It’s a board game with black and white pieces. It’s over 4,000 years old.
Now, get ready for an icy trip through time! Ancient Chinese had their own winter sports— bingxi. During the Qing Dynasty, people had fun activities on ice, like speed skating and ice football. Just like our winter Olympics today. So, people in Ancient China had fun like we do today. Just remember how old this funis when you play these games.
冰嬉是明清时期最盛行的冬季娱乐活动，尤其在清代被列为宫廷大典。它包括冰上射箭、冰球（抢球）、速滑
（抢等）及花样滑冰等项目，常在太液池（今北海和中南海）举行，由皇帝亲临检阅，兼具军事训练功能。民间冰嬉则更贴近生活，如冰床（拖床）运动和简易冰上杂技。
Good to know
Look at the survey results and answer the questions.
2
What information can you see from the chart
Activities
Title
The popularity of each activity
2022年波兰的热门活动
Look at the survey results and answer the questions.
1 What can you learn from the survey results
2 Do you enjoy any of these activities What are they
The most popular activity in Poland in 2022 is watching a film or TV at home. The least popular activity in Poland in 2022 is going to a museum.
Yes, I do. I enjoy spending free time on my passions, doing sports activities and playing a video game.
Think and share
What activities do you think are also popular in China List as least Top 3 activities.
Top 1:_____________
Top 2:_____________
Top 3:_____________
Do you know how people in other countries have fun Give an example.
British afternoon tea
Taking a bath in hot spring in Japan
having a sauna in South Korean
Outdoor activities like going cycling, camping, surfing in America
People in different culture has different ways of having fun.
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
I will take a cell phone/a book with me. So I will not feel bored.
Understanding ideas
What’s the title of the passage
What does it mean
迟钝
只工作不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻
Pre-reading
Let’s predict(猜测)
Look at the title and predict what the passage is about. Use the expressions to help you.
1
have fun
a moment of joy
lift sb’s spirits
feel youthful
bring people closer
enjoy life
玩的开心
快乐的瞬间
振奋精神
感觉年轻，充满活力
拉进人们的距离
享受生活/人生
have fun
a moment of joy
lift sb’s spirits
feel youthful
bring people closer
enjoy life
Maybe the passage tells us not to work all day.
We need to ________.
Having fun can give us ________________.
Having fun can ________________.
Having fun can make us __________________________.
Having fun can ___________________.
have fun
a moment of joy
lift our spirits
feel youthful and enjoy life
bring people closer
the importance & benefits of having fun.
Scan and think
What’s the structure(结构) of the passage
A
B
C
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
②
③
④
⑤
总分总
Read the passage and check your answer.
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!
1
2
Fun can do away with bad feelings and lift our spirits. Just picture yourself watching a funny film on that island. Sitting under the trees will not be boring at all. It becomes a moment of joy.
2
3
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.”
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!
4
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.
3
Choose another suitable title for the passage.
2
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.
3
Let’s check the answers
Opening
Most people would bring something for 1_____
when they have to stay on an island alone.
fun
Fun can do away
with bad feelings and lift our 2_______.
Reason 1
Watching films under the trees on that island can become a moment of 3_______.
Supporting details
Fun keeps us feeling
4____________.
Reason 2
George Bernard Shaw
once said, “We don’t
stop playing because we
grow old; we grow old
because we 5_______ ________.
Supporting details
Having fun is a good
way to 6________
_____others.
Reason 3
Supporting details
spirits
joy
youthful
stop
connect
with
playing
Research shows that fun brings people 7_______.
closer
conclusion
Take some time out to have fun and 8________!
enjoy life
Think and share
1 Why does the writer use the island example in
the first paragraph
The writer use the island example to lead in the topic of having fun and make the readers think about the importance of having fun.
2 Do you agree with George Bernard Shaw
Why or why not
我们不会因为变老而停止玩耍，
而是因为停止玩耍而变老。
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 partin many activities.
乔治 萧伯纳
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。
Learning to think for question 2 When hearing others’ words, we should be open-minded. We could ask ourselves, “Why are they saying it ” “Can it be supported by facts ” “Who else might think differently ” This helps us understand others better.
思想开阔的/开明的
3 What do you think “No one is an island.” means
To me, it means that we need to connect with other people and have fun.
Passage analysis（分析）
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!
1
v.想象
adv.单独，独自
n.名单，清单，目录
pron.某物；某事；某种东西
n.媒介物
n.（长篇）小说
n.杂志，期刊
adj.厌烦的，不感兴趣的;烦闷的
Fun can do away with bad feelings and lift our spirits. Just picture yourself watching a funny film on that island. Sitting under the trees will not be boring at all. It becomes a moment of joy.
2
3
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.”
n.感觉
lift one’s spirits 使某人高兴起来
adj.使人发笑的，有趣的;滑稽的
adj.年轻的
Research also shows that fun brings people closer. No one isan island. Having fun is a good way tcconnect 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!
4
Fun is important in a number of ways. Don't forget to take sometime out to have fun and enjoy life! We need to work hard. But we should be able to play hard, too.
5
v.邀请
adj.有能力做……的，会做……的
1. Imagine staying on an island alone.
① imagine + 名词/代词 想象……
e.g. Can you imagine life without the Internet
Language Points
② Imagine (sb.)doing sth. 想象(某人)做某事
e.g. She couldn’t imagine living in a place like that.
(1) imagine / m d n/
v. 想象
imagine的常见用法：
③ Imagine + (that ) 从句 想象……
e.g. Can you imagine that we could build a beautiful
city with rubbish
imagination［名词］想象力；想象
拓展：
e.g. She is a lively child with a good imagination.
(2) alone / l n/ adv. 单独, 独自
辨析lonely & alone
lonely 形容词 “孤独的；寂寞的”，指情感上的孤独，带有伤感的色彩。
“荒凉的；偏僻的”，通常用于名词前作定语。
e.g. I feel lonely when I stay at home.
alone 副词 “独自，单独”，相当 于by oneself。 强调独自一人的
客观情况，不含感彩。
形容词 “单独的；独自的”， 常用作表语。 [串句记忆] Although I was travelling alone in the lonely desert, I didn’t feel lonely because I enjoyed being alone.
e.g. The old man lives alone in the small village.
2. After all, no one wants to get bored!
bored /b :d/ adj. 厌烦的, 不感兴趣的；烦闷的
be/feel/get bored with 对……感到厌烦
e.g. I get bored if I’m at home on my own all day.
bored 厌烦的；烦闷的 常作表语，用来描述人的感受。
boring 没趣的；令人厌 倦（或厌烦）的 可作表语或定语，常用来说明或描述事物。
辨析bored & boring
[串句记忆] Doing the boring housework makes me feel bored.
interested 感兴趣的 interesting 有趣的
relaxed 放松的 relaxing 令人放松的
excited 激动的 exciting 令人激动的
surprised 惊奇的 surprising 令人吃惊的
在英语中，以-ed结尾的形容词通常用来描述人，表示“感到……的”；以-ing结尾的形容词通常用来描述事物，表示“令人……的”。常见的还有：
总结归纳
3. Fun can do away with bad feelings and lift our spirits.
(1) do away with意为“摆脱，废除”。
e.g. We should do away with the rule.
(2) lift sb’s spirits意为“使某人开心起来，使某人振奋”。
e.g. The warm morning sunshine lifted her spirits.
lift的用法
lift v. 抬起; 提起；举起
lift up 抬起；提起
lift one’s spirits 使某人开心起来
e.g. She lifted her head to look at him.
The young man is strong enough to lift up the heavy box.
lift n.
e.g. His home is on the 23rd floor. Let’s take the lift.
My car is broken. Could you please give me a lift
电梯
搭便车
4. Research also shows that fun brings people closer.
句型research shows that...表示“研究表明……”，常用于学术文章、新闻报道或正式语境中。
e.g. Research has shown that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
5. So, next time, invite your friends to enjoy live music together.
invite / n va t/ v. 邀请
invite sb. to a party/wedding/…
邀请某人参加聚会/婚礼/……
e.g. Don’t forget to invite Miss Li to our party.
(2) invite sb. to do sth. 邀请某人做某事
e.g. Mike invited us to visit his hometown in his letter.
get/receive an invitation 收到邀请
accept an invitation 接受邀请
refuse/turn down an invitation 拒绝邀请
（invitation前的不定冠词应用an）
invitation （由“invite去e+-ation（名词后缀）”构成）
［名词］请柬，请帖；邀请
拓展：
6. The importance of having fun
importance / m p :t ns/ n. 重要（性）
［不可数名词］the importance of... ……的重要性
e.g. In China, young people have realised the importance of their history and culture.
The environment is important to you and me!
Homework
What fun activities do your classmates do Interview four classmates and find out why they choose the activities.(共22张PPT)
Unit 4 The art of having fun
第1课时 (Understanding ideas—Grammar)
外研·七年级下册
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad
Take a sad song
and make it better
Remember to let her
into your heart
Then you can start
to make it better
Hey Jude, don’t be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad
Take a sad song
and make it better
Remember to let her
into your heart
Then you can start
to make it better
Hey Jude, don’t be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don’t be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
How does the writer comfort(安慰) a little boy named Jude What type of sentences does he mainly use
Read and think
Imperatives
祈使句
Read the sentences from the reading passage and summarise the grammar rules.
(a) Imagine staying on an island alone.
(b) Don’t forget to take some time out to have fun and enjoy life!
Now find more sentences with these structures in the reading passage.
Just picture yourself watching a funny film on that island.
So, next time, invite your friends to enjoy live music together.
...
Imagine staying on an island alone.
Don’t forget to take some time out to have fun and enjoy life!
Just picture yourself watching a funny film on that island.
So, next time, invite your friends to enjoy live music together.
Read and think
Does each sentence have a subject(主语)
What verb form(动词形式) do they use
How do we express the negative meaning(否定含义)？
No, the hidden subject is you.
What do these sentences have in common
the base form(动词原形)
“Don’t…”
祈使句
用来表示命令、请求、建议、劝告或禁止等;
祈使句一般没有主语，说话的对象都是第二人称“你”或“你们”，也可以理解为省略了主语you；
可在句首或句末加上please表示礼貌；
句末用感叹号或问好，用降调来读。
一、概念
二、祈使句的构成
考点1
1
Do型祈使句
肯定句：动词原形(+宾语)（+其他）.
否定句：Don’t +动词原形(+宾语)（+其他）.
e.g. Wear the school uniform on school days, please.
上学日请穿校服。
Don’t watch TV before dinner.
晚饭前不要看电视。
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Be型祈使句
肯定句：Be+表语（+其他）.
否定句：Don’t +be+ 表语（+其他）.
e.g. Be quiet! 安静！
Be a good child. 做个乖小孩。
Don’t be late for school! 上学不要迟到！
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let型祈使句
肯定句：Let+宾语+动词原形（+其他）.
否定句：Don’t+let +宾语+动词原形（+其他）.
Let+宾语+not+动词原形（+其他）.
e.g. Let’s go shopping. 我们去购物。
Let me help you. 让我来帮助你。
Don’t let the dog bark at night.晚上别让狗叫。
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其他类型的否定祈使句
(1) No+v-ing!/No+名词!
No smoking!禁止吸烟! No fishing!禁止钓鱼!
No entry!禁止入内! No photos!禁止拍照!
(2) never代替don’t来加强语气。
Never give up!决不放弃!
Never be late for class. 上课决不迟到。
三、祈使句的应答
考点2
回答祈使句的肯定形式一般用will, 回答祈使句的否
定形式一般用won’t。
—Please remember to bring your homework tomorrow.
请记得明天把你的家庭作业带过来。
—Yes, I will.好的，我会的。
—Don’t be late for school again.上学不要再迟到了。
—Sorry, I won’t.对不起，我不会了。
Complete the instructions with the verbs in brackets. Use don’t appropriately.
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1 ___________(worry) about winning - just enjoy
yourself in sports.
2 __________(try) to put fun into your daily life, like
listening to music while doing housework.
3 ___________(read) this passage to find why we
should have fun.
Don’t worry
Try
Read
适当地
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Look at the poster and answer the following questions.
What’s the poster about
Who is the poster for
When and where is the activity
It’s about the film magic club.
For all film fans.
It’s at 17:00 on Tuesday in Classroom 7A.
Complete the poster with the verbs in the box. Use don’t appropriately.
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call
enjoy
share
make
join
miss out
打电话
享受
分享
制作；建立，形成
加入
错过、遗漏；
错失机会
Film Magic Club
Attention!
Calling All Film Fans!
Classroom: 7A
Time: At 17:00 on Tuesday
1________our Film Magic Club for an amazing journey!
2________different stories each week.
3________your thoughts in exciting discussion.
Exlore the magic of storytelling and film-making.
4________friends with other film fans.
5_______________! Let’s share laughter and unforgettable moments together.
For more information, 6________ us on 1234567.
Join
Enjoy
Share
Make
Don’t miss out
Call
1. Is it necessary to set up clubs at school
2. Why is it important to have fun
3. What advice would you like to give on having fun
Think and share
Yes, it can offer a chance for students to have fun and fulfill their school life.
Because it’s good for students’ health physically and mentally(身心健康).
Students should choose some positive activities.
They should have a good balance of study and play.
Think and share
What’re the features of the club poster
Club identity(俱乐部身份)
The club’s name,
icon (图标) ，logo(标识)
Details about the club
(target people/place/time/ activities)
Short words& sentences
(imperatives are usually used)
Youthful & Eye-Catching Design
（bright colours, graphics）
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.
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bringing people
closer
Importance of having fun
doing away with bad feelings and lift our spirits
keeping us feeling youthful
...
Importance of having fun
List more ideas about benefits
Make us funny/
interesting
Make us creative
(有创造性)
Practice our social skills and make more friends
Help us know more new things
Exercise our body
Let off our stress and pressure
Useful expressions
Fun can...
Fun also keeps us...
Research shows that fun...
Having fun is a good way to...
Remember that...
Don’t forget to...
Work in pairs. Talk about the importance of having fun.
Tips:
Use some linking words:
That’s true./ I (totally)agree.
Can’t agree more.
Give an example(举例子).
For example
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!
Homework
Do you think having fun is important How much time do you spend on studying and having fun Write down your opinions(观点) about having fun and importance of having fun.(共31张PPT)
Unit 4 The art of having fun
第4课时 (Reading for writing)
外研·七年级下册
Free talk
What do you usually do in your spare time
How much time do you spend in having fun
Reading for Writing
Look at the pictures below and answer the questions. Use the expressions to help you.
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social media
TV shows
miss out
get lost in
eat away one’s time
社交媒体
电视节目
遗漏
陷入/迷失在……
虚度光阴
1 What activities can you see in the pictures
Spending time on social media and watching TV shows.
2 How much time do you spend on these activities each week
I spend about 4 hours on watching TV shows and 6 hours on social media each week.
3 How may they affect your life
Sometimes I get lost in the fun of social media and TV shows and gradually forget the time. So I miss out some important things in my life. Besides, staying or lying in the same position for a long time will make my neck hurt. It’s also bad for my eyes.
View and answer
What’s the little boy doing
What does he look like
He’s watching TV and eating junk food.
He is a little fat and seems no interest in sports.
Is it ok for him to have fun from watching TV shows for a long time
Read and answer
What does the title mean
It means a monster that eats away our time.
What does the time-eating monster refer to
Read and answer
What does the time-eating monster refer to(指)
Have you ever noticed a monster around us It’s not big or scary, but it’s very dangerous. This monster comes in many forms— games, social media and TV shows. You may ask, “It brings us so much fun. So why do you say it’s a monster ”
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It comes in many forms—games, social media and TV shows.
Think and discuss this question!
At first, we may all think, “I’ll just have a little fun. ” We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It starts to eat away our time, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without noticing it at all.
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How does the time-eating monster affect people’s lives
Underline the key words or sentences.
影响
它开始一分一秒地蚕食我们的时间。
We often get lost in the monster’s world like this. We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes. We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones. We are deaf to the real world.
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我们变成了沙发土豆，脖子酸痛，眼睛干涩。
What’s the meaning of “couch potatoes”
It means a person who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch watching TV or using electronic devices, and rarely exercises (often translated as “沙发土豆” in Chinese).
couch potatoes
We often get lost in the monster’s world like this. We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes. We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones. We are deaf to the real world.
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我们错过了与亲人共度的温馨时光，
也对真实世界充耳不闻。
错过
对…… 充耳不闻；无视……
Do you have the experience(经历) of missing out on sweet families with your family when you get lost in the monster
What other negative(负面的) effects does the monster have on our life
Think and share
It makes students hard to focus on study. It will affect students’ academic performance(学业表现).
Long time on computers, cell phones or TV will make people feel tired and hollow(空洞).
Just remember, too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy! The time-eating monster will always be there. But we can keep it away by having fun in a balanced way.
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Which opinion below may be the author’s opinion
(看法) about the time-eating monster
a. We shouldn’t have fun on it.
b. We can have too much fun on it.
c. We should have fun on it in a balanced way.
只顾玩乐，聪明的孩子也会变迟钝
但我们可以通过以均衡的方式娱乐来避免这种情况（过度玩乐带来的负面影响）。
So, stand up and leave the screens! Go outside, feel the sun on your face, and jog in the fresh air. Play tennis or go hiking with your friends. Talk about your day with your family. There is so much for you to do. The choice is ours.
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At the end of the passage, what does the author give to us
Give some suggestions/advice(建议) to fight against the time-eating monster.
Complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage.
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What does the time-eating monster refer to
This monster comes in many forms——games, 1____________
and 2___________.
How do we get 3_____in the monster’s world
We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It starts to 4_________our time, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without 5_________it at all.
social media
TV shows
lost
eat away
noticing
How does this affect our life
We become couch 6________with sore necks and dry eyes.
We 7________on sweet moments with loved ones.
We are deaf to 8____________.
What can we do to fight the monster
Stand up and 9 _______the screens.
Go outside, feel the sun on your face, and jog in the fresh air.
Play tennis or go hiking with 10____________.
Talk about your day with your family.
potatoes
miss out
the real world
leave
your friends
Answer the questions.
1.Why does the writer describe the problem as “the time-eating
monster”
Because we can easily spend a lot of time before the screens. Calling the problem a“ monster” shows that it is dangerous for us.
2.What other expressions can you think of to describe the
problem
Other expressions include the time thief, the time-waster and the time eater.
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Think and Share
1.Which “time-eating monsters” might be in people’s pockets, in their living rooms, or on their desks
Mobile phones, TVs, computers and video games are time-eating monsters. You can find them in people’s pockets, in their living rooms, or on their desks.
Learning to think for question 1
While reading a passage, we can connect our own life experiences to the ideas in it. Think about some similar situations, events or
emotions. This helps us understand the theme better.
2.Why do you think we like these “time-eating monsters”
so much
Because they’re fun and easy to use. We don’t need to exercise or think hard to use them.
3.Do you think people spend more time on these “monsters” nowadays Why or why not
Yes, I think people spend more time on them nowadays. It's because people need to use computers and mobile phones to work, study and communicate. It’s easy to start playing games or watching videos.
Have you ever noticed a monster around us It’s not big or scary, but it’s very dangerous. This monster comes in many forms-games, social media and TV shows. You may ask, “It brings us so much fun. So why do you say it’s a monster ”
1
Passage analysis
看到;听到;感觉到;注意到
社交的
At first, we may all think, “I’ll just have a little fun. ” We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It starts to eat away our time, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without noticing it at all.
2
We often get lost in the monster’s world like this. We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes. We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones. We are deaf to the real world.
3
屏幕
老泡在电视机前的人
疼痛的;酸痛的
颈，脖子
不愿听的，不肯听取的
Just remember, too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy! The time-eating monster will always be there. But we can keep it away by having fun in a balanced way.
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So, stand up and leave the screens! Go outside, feel the sun on your face, and jog in the fresh air. Play tennis or go hiking with your friends. Talk about your day with your family. There is so much for you to do. The choice is ours.
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均衡的
在室外
慢跑
新鲜的
网球(运动)
(在……)徒步旅行，远足
Language Points
1.But soon the monster takes over.
take over意为“接管，取得对……的控制”。
e.g. Can you take over the cooking while I walk the dog
In the novel, robots take over the world.
2. We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes.
couch potato是一个固定表达，意为“老泡在电视机前的人”。
e.g. I don’t want to be a couch potato on my days off.
I want to do something active.
My brother is a couch potato. He always sits on the couch and watches TV all day long.
3. We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones.
We are deaf to the real world.
miss out意为“错失机会”，后面常跟on表示某个具体的机会。
e.g. He narrowly(险些) missed out on the world record.
be deaf to sth.意为“不愿听某事，不肯听取某事”，通常用于形容忽视的状态。
e.g. It’s not right to be deaf to his advice.
Write a short paragraph about having fun in a balance way.
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Step
1
Answer the questions to help you plan your paragraph.
What fun activities do you like to do
When you don’t have fun in a balanced way, how can it be harmful
What can you do to solve the problem
Tips: First, you can discuss the questions with your classmates. Then, write your own ideas incomplete sentences. Finally, check your writing with your classmates.
What fun activities do you like to do
watch TV shows, check social media, play table tennis, play computer games, listen to music, eat away our time...
When you don’t have fun in a balanced way, how can it be harmful
What can you do to solve the problem
miss out on sweet moments with family and friends, get lost in, be bad for our body, be deaf to the real world...
have fun in a balanced way, do exercise, talk to your family and friends...
Useful expressions
Step
2
Write your paragraph with the help of the questions.
Tips: pay attention to the coherence(连贯) in your writing.
Check. Did you:
include problems and solutions
use the words and expressions from the reading passage
give your opinion about having fun in a balanced way
Share your paragraph with the class.
Step
3
Step
4
I like watching TV shows. It’s a fun activity, but sometimes
I watch for too long. I get lost in the shows and they eat away my time. I forget to do my homework and I go to bed late.
Then I feel tired. I miss out on time with my family and friends.
Writing sample
I can solve this problem by setting times for watching shows. For example, I can only watch one hour of TV shows every day after finishing my homework. Perhaps I could join a club or do exercise instead. Having fun is an important part of life. However, it is just one part of life. We must have fun properly to have a balanced life.
Homework
Polish your writing with the assessment criteria after class. Make a schedule for your life and have a good balance of study and fun.
fun
study(共20张PPT)
Unit 4 The art of having fun
第5课时 (Presenting ideas & Reflection)
外研·七年级下册
Think and share
What do you think the “art of having fun” is
Share your ideas according to what we have learnt.
What does the title mean
享受乐趣的艺术
From music to films, sports to games, there are endless ways to enjoy ourselves.
The art of having fun
From country to country, people have different ways of having fun.
Having fun is diverse(多元的).
What can fun bring us
The art of having fun
Fun can do away with bad feelings and lift our spirits.
Fun keep us feel youthful.
Having fun is a good
way to connect with others.
…
Having fun has many
_________.
benefits
The art of having fun
Walt Disney
Zhao Li
What do they enjoy
What can we learn from them
They all make their interest into a career.
An interest can turn into _________.
a career
The art of having fun
In our daily life, there are also some fun activities that play the role of the time-eating monster.
What’re the bad effects of “having fun”
Too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy!
We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes.
We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones.
We are deaf to the real world.
Bad effects of time-eating monster
We need to have fun in a(n) ________ way.
balanced
So what do we need to do
The art of having fun
By the end of this unit, we will do a class survey on fun activities.
Presenting idea
What activities do you do
How often do you do them
Why do you like them
Then ask your classmates to fill it in.
Step 1
Work in groups. Think about the fun activities you and your friends do after school or at the weekend. Create your survey to include the following points.
What activities do you do
How often do you do them
Why do you like them
Do you have fun in a balanced way Yes or No
S1
S2
S3
…
Do a survey
Step 2
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and report on the results of your survey. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Introduction Stating the purpose of the survey
—We’ve done a class survey
on fun activities and are
presenting the results today.
—Our class survey is about fun
activities, and here are the
results.
Results Presenting the results
— ... shows that...
— Most of the class... at
the weekend.
— (Almost) half of us...
— No one...
You can use the chart to help you comb your result.
Conclusion
Explaining the importance of having fun
—Fun brings...
—Fun keeps us...
Giving suggestions on having fun
— We should have fun in a(n)... way.
—We need to...
Use a clear chart to present your results.
Remember!
Practise and present your report to the class.
Vote on the best three reports and the best three presentations.
Step 3
Step 4
Diverse activities(活动多样性)
Clear structure (结构清晰)
Complete in content (语法正确)
Accurate and fluent in speech
(演讲准确&流利)
Assessments
Vote for a good report & presentation
Reflection
1. After completing this unit, I understand more about
what fun means to us.
a career
balanced
2. To express my understanding, I can ...
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about fun activities：____________________
use imperatives to talk about benefits of having fun.
describe the good and bad of fun activities.
*1=excellent 2=good 3=not yet
3. I still need to improve: _____________________________
_________________________________________________
Homework
Polish your report on fun activities with your partners and add photos to it. Then write a presentation about your survey results.

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