Read the following text carefully and do the tasks below.
Nbsp; You will hear a text about the advantages of video games.
A. Say whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). (12p)
1. The video game industry is a global phenomenon.
Game consoles and TV sets are essential things in kids’ lives.
New games are sold the moment they enter the shops.
Especially 7-year-olds are mad about video games.
TV is still a better entertainment for children.
Video games can have physical benefits for children.
7. Playing video games doesn’t really improve kids’ decision-making.
Video games only tell kids what to do, not allowing them to be creative.
Children who play a lot of these games can become anti-social.
Parents can control their kids better because they play video games at home.
B. Now listen again and complete the gaps with one word. (18p)
Video games are so -(1)- among kids that when a new game is released it is -(2)- almost instantly. Kids just love playing these games on their -(3)-,PlayStation3 or Wii, which they consider more -(4)- than TV since these games are more -(5)- and entertaining. While playing kids learn to focus on -(6)-, to remember -(7)- sequences, and to apply the right -(8)- as well. These games also encourage them to use their -(9)- and improve visual perception. Furthermore, for parents video games seem to be a safer option than letting their kids go -(10)- on their computers.
A. VOCABULARY: Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the words below. (16p)
Video games make learning fun. Your kid likes games because of the colors, the animation, as well as the -(1)- and the rewards of -(2)-. Having fun gives your kid -(3)- to keep on practicing, which is the only way to learn skills.
Video games also -(4)- your kid’s self-confidence and self-esteem as he masters games. In many games, the levels of -(5)- are adjustable. As a beginner, your kid begins at the easy level and by constant practicing and slowly building skills, he becomes confident in handling more difficult -(6)-. Since the cost of -(7)- is lower, he does not fear making mistakes. He takes more -(8)- and explores more.
B. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. (12p)
B. 1. If I (know) that this game was so addictive, I wouldn’t have started playing it.
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B. 2. You’ll be late for school if you (not stop) playing this stupid game right now.
B. 3. If I were you, I (wait) for the latest version of this strategy game.
B. 4. Rewrite the following sentence in the 3rd conditional. (5p)
Sean didn’t do his homework because he played video games all day.
C. REPORTED SPEECH: Rewrite the following as started. (15p)
1. Don’t play so many games. My mother warned me …
2. Do you know which games Richard is currently playing? Peter asked me …
3. I bought the video game yesterday. Josh told me …
Read the following text carefully and do the tasks below.
… AND NOW THE DISADVANTAGES OF VIDEO GAMES
Too much of anything is also bad. If we look at the other side of it, video games also have negative effect on kids if used without control. When I say ‘kids’ or ‘children’, I mean school-age youngsters, not just the under-thirteens. As Dr Aric Sigman points out, too much ‘screen time’ reduces the time for healthy exercise and developing the face-to-face communication skills that we need for normal life.
If parents don’t take control over their children’s use of video games, it can rob them of their time for leisure and study. They might find it hard to complete homework and to study for exams. If they get bad grades, take that as a wake-up call and start applying rules. For example, do not allow access to games unless homework is completed. Don't expect your child to set his or her own limits. Proper time should be set for playing games. Don’t allow children to go to bed late because they have to finish a particular game and never set up the video games in their bedrooms otherwise you won‘t have any control over the time they go to bed.
Parents should guide their kids in their choice of video games. Violent games are said to teach violent behaviour, so encourage them to play sport, puzzle, maze, or adventure games rather than the violent ones. Educational computer games such as arcade games are also a wise option as they combine academic learning and entertainment, and also teach computer skills. In that case computer games are the preferred choice instead of video games.
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Don’t try to forbid your child to play games because she or he will find a way to try them anyway, either at a friend‘s place or at games centres. Simply teach your child to play them in moderation, so that she or he will get used to your ways and will not become addicted.
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A. In note form, write down four measures parents can take to control their children’s video game use. (16p)
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