Video Game Helps Save the World

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 these / iz /
0-2 entertainment / entrtenmn /
0-3 world / wld /
0-4 international /ntnnl /
0-5 important /mptnt s /
Audio Pronunciation Guide

These teenagers are playing video games.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 entertainment [noun] the feelings you get from enjoying something
[Example:] Peter sang for our entertainment.

1-2 environmental [adjective] connected to nature

[Example:] Pollution is an example of an environmental problem.

1-3 issue [noun] a problem that many people are thinking about
[Example:] I worry about the garbage issue in our community.

1-4 climate [noun] common weather in a place

[Example:] Deserts have a dry climate.

1-5 expert [noun] a person who has knowledge about something

[Example:] She is an expert on studying animals.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Video Game Helps Save the World

In the past, computer games were created only for entertainment. Now, some computer games are
being used to teach people about environmental issues. Playing computer games is a fun way to learn more
about these issues.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: In the past, computer games were made just for enjoyment.
/

Saving the earth is as easy as playing a computer game. The game Fate of the World was created to
teach people to do so. In the game, the player will be the leader of an international group. He will decide how
to save the world from pollution. Pollution is the reason for the worlds change in the climate.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: Pollution can cause harm.
/

Most games create stories based on things that are not real. The player will see things he will not
usually see in real life. On the other hand, Fate of the World is based on facts. Environmental experts also
helped make the game. This is to make sure that the game is both fun and true.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: Environmental experts were not consulted in creating Fate of the World.
/Fate of the World

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

dangerous

decided

if

help

fact

3-1 Can you _____ us with our environmental project?

______

3-2 It is a _____ that pollution is bad for our health.

3-3 It is _____ to throw away batteries.

3-4 Pat _____ to plant trees.

3-5 _____ you want to save energy, turn off that light.

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 The best way to promote an issue is to put it into a video game.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Only adults can participate in activities to save the environment.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 Video games are more fun than real life.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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