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课件网) U4 The art of having fun Reading for writing Words and expressions Monster`s Healthy Day Song Monster, _____, big and green, Do you notice what I mean _____ time is not so good, Not like outside, understood Let`s be _____, not a fright, Make our choices nice and bright! _____ living, that`s the key, Happy monster, you and me! Ever felt a little ____ From the couch, you want no more! Couch _____, oh no, no! Time to jog and make it go! Let`s be social, not a fright, Make our choices nice and bright! Balanced living, that`s the key, Happy monster, you and me! _____ to stay inside, Fresh air is a joyful ride! Tennis, hike, a sunny day, Chase the ____ old blues away! Let`s be social, not a fright, Make our choices nice and bright! Balanced living, that`s the key, Happy monster, you and me! Is this ___ Yes, it`s true! Healthy monster, me and you! Neck is happy, body too, Monster`s day is good for you! The time-eating Monster Prediction What is another suitble title of the passage A.The Fun Monster: How Games and Social Media Rule Our Lives B.Escaping the Screen: Why Outdoor Activities Are Better C. Beware the Time-Eating Monster: Balancing Fun and Reality Para. 1 Choose the right answer. 1、What does the 'time-eating Monster' refer to in the passage A. Games B. Social media C. TV shows D. All of the above 2、What is the tone of the passage when describing the 'time-eating Monster' A. Humorous B. Serious C. Scary D. Informative Para. 2-4 True or False. 1. The passage suggests that playing computer games can lead to losing track of time. ( ) 2.The 'monster' in the passage refers to a literal creature. ( ) 3.The passage claims that spending too much time on games can result in physical discomfort such as sore necks and dry eyes. ( ) 4.The phrase 'too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy' is used in the passage to warn against excessive gaming. ( ) T F T T Para. 5 Listen and read after the tape. 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. Complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage. What does the “time-eating monster” refer to This monster comes in many forms - games, 1_____ and 2_____. How do we 3_____ the monster’s world We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It 4_____, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without 5_____ at all. social media TV shows get lost in starts to eat away our time noticing it 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 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 yo ... ...
