Unit 4  Understanding ideas 2

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

1  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!

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.

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.”

4  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!

5  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.