22162 video games a boon or bane

UNIT IV – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Lesson – Video Games: A Boon or Bane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fu4vmiXxwc READING PASSAGE Modern technologies like televisions and computers provide identifiable educational Over-use of technology, though, especially such gadgets as cell phones and video games, presents a whole range of problems which may interfere with a student's ability to learn and attend lessons Playing video games over an extensive period of time may cause social withdrawal outside of the gaming real Although this does not always occur, it is possible if you not occupy your time with other outdoor hobbies and activities On a positive note, playing video games online with gamers around the world will allow you to socialize and communicate with various cultures with ease You will have the ability to meet new online gamers each day It is easy to become addicted to gaming Some students may attempt to this in class, which disrupts their learning They might also sleep less, which can slow down their thinking the next day Kids putting in long hours on their gadgets will give less attention to assignments and may be irritable when they are away from their gadgets There is circumstantial evidence linking a rise in Attention Deficit Disorder with increased use of video games, causing many scientists to worry about children causing permanent harm to their brains by spending too much time interacting with such gadgets Persistent use of high-tech gadgetry can lead to a slew of health problems for young and old alike Apart from the repetitive strain injuries, video gamers are likely to suffer from eye problems caused by long exposure to the black-lit screens A sedentary lifestyle - lack of exercise - discourages exercise and encourages obesity Taking breaks in between will dramatically improve your health if you are not currently working your body out Purchase fitness games that allow you to track your body's progress over time - motivating you if you can't seem to tear yourself away from the console Video games are definitely fun and entertaining and are also good for relieving tension However, too much indulgence can lead to addiction which, in turn, can have physical as well as psychological effects on children -1- UNIT IV – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Lesson – Video Games: A Boon or Bane IA BC- READING: Read the text and select the right choice: The text's type is: - argumentative - informative - descriptive Read the text and identify the general idea: Match the paragraphs with the most appropriate subtitles: Paragraph Subtitles Paragraph a- Addiction and lower school performance Paragraph b- Putting video-gamers' health in jeopardy Paragraph c- The social effect: withdrawal vs integration D- Fill in the table with the different advantages and disadvantages of video games: Advantages Disadvantages Suggested Solutions - … - …………………… - ……………………… - …………………… - ……………………… …………………… - ……………………… - …………………… - …………………… - ……………………… 123456-  LEXICAL FOCUS: (IN PAIRS)  Match the items from both columns with their equivalents in meaning: Items Meaning Withdrawal (§ 2) a- Alleviating and appeasing usu some pain Attention deficit disorder (§ 3) b- A huge number of A slew of (§ 4) c- Motionless and idle Sedentary (§ 5) d- The fact of satisfying /spoiling one's desires Relieving (§ 6) e- A short attention span Indulgence (§ 6) f- Isolation, detachment and solitude  GRAMMAR FOCUS: (IN PAIRS) 1- Study both sentences and identify 2- Rephrase them using different tools: what they share in common: a- "Playing video games online with  Playing video games………………… gamers around the world will allow ……………………………………………… you to socialize and communicate."  Taking breaks…… ………………… b- "Taking breaks will dramatically ……………………………………………… improve your health."  Now you can draw your conclusions: ……………………………………… ………………………………………  Expressing………………………… ……………………………………… E- What is the writer's attitude towards video games? Select the best choice: -2-  The writer upholds video games and encourages children to play them  The writer is against video games for their innumerable hazards on gamers  The writer is unbiased (neither for nor against) IISPEAKING: (ROLE PLAY) A- Go through the questionnaire and tick under the right answer to identify whether you are a video games addict or not: Questions Never Sometimes Often 1- On an average weekday, I play V.G hours 2- I stay up late playing V.G and hence tired the next morning 3- I play V.G once my homework is completed 4- I put my lap-top on as soon as I get back home from school to play V.G 5- I'd rather play V.G than spend some time out with pals 6- I lie to my parents about the amount of time spent playing V.G 7- I'm an active participant in formal school activities or clubs 8- I spend all my pocket money buying new V.G 9- I get irritable/nervous when I can't access my favorite V.G 10- I take my meals while playing V.G 11- I can't help playing V.G even when I'm on holidays 12- I get headaches, sore fingers or wrist pains from playing V.G ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………  – 4: Likelihood of V.G Addiction: LOW  – 8: Likelihood of V.G Addiction: MODERATE  – 12: Likelihood of V.G Addiction: HIGH A- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fu4vmiXxwc You are a pediatric specialist and you've watched the documentary supporting videogames which, as a matter of fact, you happen not to agree with You've, therefore, been invited for a radio-interview to warn parents about the bane video gaming is likely to cause to their children; hence the drastic harmful effects of such hi-tech on kids' health:  You may follow the outline/hints below: Student A (Journalist) 1- Welcomes the doctor to the show and asks him to introduce himself 2- Inquires about the reasons behind the special attention to video games and children 3- Wonders about the possible dangers posed by excessive exposure to video games 4- Asks about the possible ways to avoid -3- Student B (Pediatric specialist) 1- Expresses pleasure to be invited to the show and introduces himself (director at Center Media and Child's Health in Boston) 2- Expresses his concerns about the future of his country and children are the ones on whom the welfare of a nation depends 3- Lists the numerous negative impacts of video games on child's social life and mental and physical health such hazards 5- Thanks the doctor for attending the interview and encourages listeners to feel free to participate if they have any inquiries 4- Provides parents with advice and solutions to help their kids cut down on video games 5- Expresses willingness to answer the viewers' questions • HOMEWORK: A- Supply the right tense or form of the words in brackets: Currently malicious programing or unsafe use of robots may be the (big)…………danger Although industrial robots may be smaller and (little)……………….…powerful than other industrial machines, they are just capable of inflicting severe injuries on humans However, since a robot can be (program)……………………to move in different trajectories (depend)……………….…… on its task, its movement can be (not predict) ………………………for a person standing in its reach Therefore, most industrial robots operate inside a security fence which (separate)…………………them from human (work) …………………… Manual De Linda believes that it is dangerous to transfer cognitive structures into our machines Even without malicious programing, a robot, especially a future mode moving (free)…………………in a human environment, is potentially (danger)……………………because of its large moving masses and unpredictably complex (behave)……………………… Designing and programing robots to be safe is one of the greatest (challenge)…………………………in robotics -4-