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课件网) Unit 1 Time to Relax 第六课时 Section B(Project & Reflecting) 人教版 八年级 英语（下） * Project In groups, ask one another the following questions. Note down the answers in a table. 4a What free-time activities do you like Why do you like each activity Name Free-time activity Reason Frank playing football It's a great way to exercise. listening to music It helps him to relax. going to the cinema Lt’s fun. Create a chart that shows your group's results. Below is an example. 4b Present your chart and explain it to the class. 4c In our group, eight people like listening to music. It is the most popular free-time activity, We like it because ... * Reading Plus Work Hard, Play Hard It can be hard to make time for a hobby when we have many important things to do. But hobbies might be more important than you think. Physical hobbies like going hiking or playing tennis can help you to stay healthy. They keep you fit, and they can even lower stress and improve your memory and concentration. Other types of hobbies can also keep us healthy. Some scientists believe that making music can lower our blood pressure and make our body stronger. This makes it harder for us to fall sick. Playing an instrument also keeps our brains young. So, if you think that playing the guitar is a waste of time, remember that this hobby is actually a great way to stay healthy! Hobbies are also good for your emotional well-being. Creative hobbies like painting or writing can help you deal with negative emotions by giving you a way to express how you feel. They can even make you feel good about yourself! In one study, after just 45 minutes of making art, most of the participants reported feeling more confident in themselves! However, while hobbies have many benefits, it is important to find the right balance. Playing computer games or chatting online may be fun, but such hobbies usually involve a lot of screen time. That could cause problems such as eye strain or poor sleep. These activities are also usually done alone, and that could cause some people to feel lonely. Why not choose an outdoor hobby instead Fresh air, green spaces, peace and quiet—these things help us to relax and feel good. And if you go hiking or fly a kite in the park, you can take a friend with you! Hanging out with friends reduces loneliness and can be a good way to build relationships. Regardless of what your hobby is, it is important to make time for it. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 1 Read the text. Write F for facts or O for opinions. 1. Hobbies might be more important than you think. 2. Going hiking can lower stress and improve your memory. 3. Playing the guitar is a great way to stay healthy. O F O 4. Most of the participants in one study reported feeling more confident after creating art. 5. Too much screen time can cause eye strain and poor sleep. 6. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ... ...
