Unit4 reading for writingThe Time-Eating Monster 课件 2025-2026学年外研版英语七年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“The time-eating monster”主题，聚焦电子设备对时间的消耗及应对方法。课堂以提问“Have you ever noticed a monster around us?”导入，通过文本结构分析（主题句）、怪物定义、沉迷过程、影响及解决策略的脉络，结合Key Verbs学习和中文翻译构建学习支架。 其亮点在于采用“时间吞噬怪物”生动比喻激发兴趣，通过Key Verbs解析（如“takes over”“eats away”）和分层练习（填空、问答）提升语言能力，Think and Share环节引导学生分析现实问题培养思维品质，动词总结强化学习策略。含视频观看环节（“Watch and enjoy it”），学生能掌握文本结构与时间管理，教师可高效实施读写结合教学。

The time-eating monster 1.7.2013 Let's start with the first paragraph. Please read it aloud. Notice the words in red, these are the key verbs. They help us understand the actions and the questions the author is asking. ‹#› Watch and enjoy it Text Structure: Topic Sentences 01 Have you ever noticed a monster around us? 02 At first, we may all think, “I’ll just have a little fun.” 03 We often get lost in the monster’s world like this. 04 Just remember, too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy! 05 So, stand up and leave the screens! 1.7.2013 Hello everyone! Today we're going to do a close reading of the text "The Time-Eating Monster". First, let's look at the topic sentences of each paragraph. This helps us understand the overall structure and main idea of the passage. ‹#› What is the monster? Have you evernoticeda monster around us? It’s not big or scary, but it’s very dangerous. This monstercomesin many forms – games, social media and TV shows. You mayask, “Itbringsus so much fun. So why do yousayit’s a monster?” Tip: Pay attention to the words in red, they are the key verbs! 1.7.2013 Let's start with the first paragraph. Please read it aloud. Notice the words in red, these are the key verbs. They help us understand the actions and the questions the author is asking. ‹#› Key Verbs in Paragraph 1 noticed (verb) 注意到 comes (verb) 以...形式出现 ask (verb) 问 brings (verb) 带来 say (verb) 说 1.7.2013 Now let's look at the meanings of these key verbs. Understanding them is crucial for grasping the paragraph's meaning. Repeat after me: noticed, comes, ask, brings, say. ‹#› Paragraph 1: Chinese Translation 中文翻译 你有没有注意到我们身边有一个怪物?它既不大也不吓人,但却非常危险。这个怪物有多种形式——游戏、社交媒体和电视节目。你可能会问:“它给我们带来了这么多乐趣,那你为什么说它是个怪物呢?” 1.7.2013 Here is the Chinese translation of the first paragraph. Read it carefully and compare it with the English text to ensure you fully understand the meaning. ‹#› How do we get lost? At first, we may all think, “I’ll just havea little fun.” Weturn onthe computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It starts to eat awayour time, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look atthe screen without noticing it at all. 1.7.2013 Moving on to paragraph two. This paragraph describes a very common scenario. Let's read it. Pay attention to the sequence of actions described by the verbs in red. ‹#› Key Verbs in Paragraph 2 think(v.) 想,认为 have(v.) 享受,拥有 turn on(phr.v.) 打开 (设备/灯) start(v.) 开始,启动 takes over(phr.v.) 占据主导地位 starts to eat away(phr.v.) 开始侵蚀破坏 sit(v.) 坐,坐下 look at(phr.v.) 看,注视 noticing(v.) 注意到,留意 1.7.2013 Let's break down the key verbs and phrasal verbs in this paragraph. "takes over" and "eats away" are particularly important as they vividly describe the monster's action. ‹#› Paragraph 2: Chinese Translation 第二段 中文翻译 一开始,我们可能都会想:“我就玩一小会儿。”我们打开电脑,开始玩游戏。但很快,这个怪物就占据了主导。它开始一分一秒地侵蚀我们的时间。但我们只是坐在那里看着屏幕,完全没有意识到这一点。 1.7.2013 Now for the Chinese translation of paragraph two. This paragraph really captures the feeling of losing track of time. Make sure you understand every sentence. ‹#› What are the effects? We often lose ourselves in the monster’s world like this. We turn into couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes. We miss those sweet and precious moments with our loved ones. We ignore and become unresponsive to the real world around us. 1.7.2013 Paragraph three talks about the negative effects. Let's read it. The verbs here describe the consequences of our actions. ‹#› Key Verbs in Paragraph 3 get lost in(phr.v.) 沉迷于 become(v.) 变成 miss out on(phr.v.) 错过 are deaf to(phr.v.) 对...充耳不闻 1.7.2013 Let's look at the key phrases in this paragraph. "get lost in", "miss out on", and "are deaf to" are very powerful expressions that describe the negative impacts. ‹#› Paragraph 3: Chinese Translation 我们常常就这样迷失在怪物的世界里。 我们变成了脖子酸痛、眼睛干涩的“沙发土豆”。 我们错过了与亲人共度的甜蜜时光。 我们对现实世界充耳不闻。 1.7.2013 Here is the Chinese translation. The term "couch potatoes" is a common idiom for people who spend too much time sitting and watching TV. ‹#› The key to balance 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. Balance is the secret ingredient to a fulfilling life! 1.7.2013 Paragraph four offers a solution. Let's read it. The key message here is about balance. The verb "keep it away" is very important. ‹#› Key Verbs in Paragraph 4 remember (v.) 记住 makes (v.) 使...变得 be (v.) 存在 keep (v.) 保持,阻止 having (v.) 享受 Tip: "Keep it away" means to prevent something from affecting you. 1.7.2013 Let's look at the verbs in this short but important paragraph. "keep it away" means to prevent something from affecting you. ‹#› 乐极生悲 趣味平衡 "Too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy" 乐极生悲 请记住,这个吞噬时间的怪物总会在那里。 但我们可以通过平衡地享受乐趣来远离它。 1.7.2013 Here is the translation. The proverb "too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy" is similar to the Chinese saying "乐极生悲". It means that too much of a good thing can be bad. ‹#› How to fight back? 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. 1.7.2013 The final paragraph gives us concrete actions to take. Let's read it. These are all imperative verbs, giving us direct commands on how to fight the monster. ‹#› Key Verbs in Paragraph 5 stand up (phr.v.) 站起来 leave (v.) 离开 Go (v.) 去 feel (v.) 感受 jog (v.) 慢跑 Play (v.) 玩 go hiking (phr.v.) 去远足 Talk (v.) 交谈 do (v.) 做 is (v.) 是 1.7.2013 This paragraph is full of action verbs. Let's list them and understand their meanings. These are all positive actions that lead to a healthier lifestyle. ‹#› 行动起来,拥抱生活 亲近自然 到户外去,感受阳光洒在脸上,在新鲜空气中慢跑。让微风拂去屏幕带来的疲惫,唤醒身体的活力。 乐享运动 和朋友一起打网球或去远足,在挥洒汗水中收获快乐。运动不仅强健体魄,更是与朋友建立联结的好方式。 温暖陪伴 放下手机,和家人聊聊你的一天。分享生活的点滴,感受亲情的温暖,这才是最珍贵的时光。 所以,站起来,离开屏幕!你能做的事情还有很多,选择权永远在我们手中。 1.7.2013 This is the final translation. It's a very encouraging and positive message. It empowers us to take control of our time and our lives. ‹#› Practice: Complete the notes (Part 1) What does the “time-eating monster” refer to? This monster comes in many forms – games,1._and2. _ How do we3. _the monster’s world? We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It4. _minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without5._ _at all. social media TV shows. get lost in eats away our time noticing it 1.7.2013 Now let's practice what we've learned. Let's complete the notes. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the passage. ‹#› Practice: Complete the notes (Part 2) How does this affect our life? We become couch6._with sore necks and dry eyes. We7._on sweet moments with loved ones. We are deaf to8._ 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 with10. _ Talk about your day with your family. potatoes miss out the real world. Leave your friends. 1.7.2013 Let's finish the second part of the notes. This helps us summarize the key information from the text. ‹#› Practice: Answer the questions (1) 01.Why does the writer describe the problem as “the time-eating monster”? Answer & Explanation: Because these activities consume our time quickly and silently, just like a monster eating something. It's a vivid metaphor to show the danger and the feeling of losing control over one's time. 1.7.2013 Now let's move on to the questions. The first question asks about the metaphor. Why does the writer use this specific image? Let's discuss the answer. ‹#› Practice: Answer the questions (2) 2. What other expressions can you think of to describe the problem? Time sink Something that wastes a lot of your time Digital black hole A virtual space that pulls you in endlessly Screen addiction Being unable to stop using electronic devices Time thief An activity that secretly takes your time away 1.7.2013 The second question is more creative. Can you think of other ways to describe this problem? Here are some examples. You can share your own ideas too. ‹#› Think and Share Question 1 Which “time-eating monsters” might be in people’s pockets, in their living rooms, or on their desks? Question 2 Why do you think people like these “time-eating monsters” so much? What are the reasons behind their popularity? Question 3 Do you think people spend more time on these “monsters” nowadays? Why or why not? What changes have you noticed? 1.7.2013 Now it's time for discussion. Let's think about these questions and share our opinions. This helps us connect the text to our own lives. ‹#› Key Verbs Summary (Part 1) noticed— 注意到 comes— 以...形式出现 ask— 问 brings— 带来 say— 说 think— 想,认为 have / having— 享受/拥有 turn on— 打开 1.7.2013 Finally, let's review all the key verbs we've learned today. Keep this list and practice using them. This will help you retell the story and use these expressions in your own English. ‹#› Thank You! Keep practicing and take back your time! See you in the next lesson! 1.7.2013 Thank you for your attention. I hope this lesson has helped you understand the text better and given you some ideas about managing your time. Remember, the choice is always yours. ‹#› Lavf59.27.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $