Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 2 views

    READING 4.docx (1)

    Uploaded by

    darteybussines

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    READING 4.docx (1)

    Uploaded by

    darteybussines
    2 views3 pages

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    2 views3 pages

    READING 4.docx (1)

    Uploaded by

    darteybussines

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 3

    Reading Comprehension and Discussion

    Reading Comprehension
    A. Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the
    reading.
    1. Gamers are not thought to be like normal people.
    Answer: F

    2. Gamers are thought to be antisocial.


    Answer: T

    3. Many gamers always play games as a way to enjoy time with friends.
    Answer: F

    4. More men play video games than women.


    Answer: F

    B. Choose the best answer according to the reading.


    1. What is the main idea of this reading?
    Answer: c. Gamers are different from people’s ideas of them.

    2. What is NOT a stereotype of a gamer?


    Answer: d. They frequently interact with other people.

    3. According to the reading, what does “stereotype” probably mean?


    Answer: d. An idea about gamers that is wrong

    C. For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and
    write them on the lines provided.
    1. Why is it dangerous for gamers to think video games are the real world?
    Answer: Because they might believe they are the characters in the game and that violence
    or destruction of property is ok, either real or through computer hacking.

    2. Why do people think that gamers play computer games?


    Answer: The main reason they play computer games is that they do not know how to
    communicate with other people.
    Vocabulary Extension
    1. Roger does very strange things, so most people think he is __________.
    Answer: weird

    2. Now you have to __________ what color hair you want your character to have.
    Answer: select

    3. Don’t act in that childish way. It’s very __________.


    Answer: juvenile

    4. Hey! I got 50 __________ for picking up the gold coin!


    Answer: points

    5. You need a lot of __________ to shoot all your opponents in Quake III.
    Answer: ammunition

    6. He has a(n) __________ against people who play computer games. He doesn’t like to talk
    to them.
    Answer: bias

    Summary
    Over the years, video games have become more popular and sophisticated.

    For most people, the image of a gamer is a man who is overweight and lazy.

    Because gamers sit in front of computers all day, their lack of physical activity makes them
    gain weight.

    People also think that gamers are antisocial because they spend so much time alone,
    playing games that typically focus on killing.

    However, research indicates that gamers easily recognize appropriate and inappropriate
    behavior.

    In other words, they are not more likely to commit acts of violence than non-gamers.
    Discussion
    Advantages of Playing Video Games
    ● Video games can provide stress relief and allow players to escape into different worlds
    or scenarios, which can be exciting and mentally stimulating.
    ● First-person shooter games, like Quake III, offer a thrilling experience, especially in
    competitive online play.
    ● Adventure and role-playing games, like Myst and Everquest, allow players to explore
    imaginative worlds, develop strategic thinking, and enjoy a sense of accomplishment by
    solving puzzles or completing quests.
    ● These games also let players experience different identities or roles, which can be fun
    and rewarding, especially in social or team-based online settings.

    Problems of Playing Video Games


    ● Playing video games excessively can lead to problems like decreased physical activity,
    which can impact health and fitness.
    ● Spending too much time gaming may also reduce time spent on other productive
    activities, such as studying or socializing in person, which can affect real-world
    relationships and responsibilities.
    ● Additionally, some people may become overly attached to the virtual worlds or
    characters they create, blurring the line between virtual experiences and reality,
    potentially leading to addiction or escapism.

    You might also like