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课件网) 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! ... ...