Lesson 64: Playing Computer Games

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1 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 _LEVEL 5_ Lesson 64: Playing Computer Games Hi! How are you today? Today s lesson is about Playing Computer games. Let s make learning English fun! Lección 64: Jugar con el Ordenador Exercise 1 Vocabulary and Expressions (Vocabulario y Expresiones) Directions: Listen and repeat. (Instrucciones: Escucha y repite después de tu profesor.) Vocabulary and Expressions to tell the truth(para ser sincero) gamer(jugador de videojuegos) indie game(juegos alternativos) storyline(argumento) have in mind(tener en mente) graphics(gráficos) awesome(increíble) single player / multiplayer(único jugador / Examples To tell the truth, I want to play games today. Adam, you have so many games, you are a real gamer. Minecraft is a good example of an indie game. Some games have a really strong storyline. Please have in mind that I don t like action games. For good graphics you need an expensive pc. This game is awesome! Do you play in single player or multiplayer mode? multijugador) 1

2 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 _LEVEL 5_ Exercise 2 Dialogue Practice (Turno de Dialogar) Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher. (Instrucciones: Lee el diálogo en voz alta con tu profesor.) Adam met Stella in the school s computer class. Adam: So good to see you! What are you doing here? Stella: To tell you the truth, I am playing a computer game. Adam: I had no idea you are a gamer! What kind of games do you like? Stella: Mostly indie games, such as Minecraft. I like games without a storyline, so you can be really creative. Adam: Oh, I see what you have in mind. What about games as Machinarium? Do you know it? Stella: I ve tried it. The graphics are awesome. But it had a storyline, which I had to follow, so I quit. Adam: You really don t like storylines. So, when you play Minecraft, do you play in single player or multiplayer mode? Stella: Today I m playing in single player mode. But sometimes we play multiplayer with my friends. 2

3 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 _LEVEL 5_ Check your understanding: Answer the following questions. 1. What is Stella doing in the computer class? 2. What games does Stella like? 3. Does Stella play alone or with friends? 3

4 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 Exercise 3 Listening Comprehension (Comprensión auditiva) Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the questions. (Instrucciones: Tu profesor leerá el texto. Primero, escucha y después escoge la respuesta correcta para cada pregunta) Escucha al profesor cuando lee el texto 1. Why did Giovanni decline Alina s invitation to go for a drink? A. Giovanni didn t want to go out because he was watching his brother play a game. B. The latest Assassin s Creed game came out, and Giovanni was playing it. 2. What did Alina do until the end of the night? A. Alina came over to Giovanni s and made him go out with her. B. She came over to Giovanni s and watched him play the game. 3. What did Alina think of the game? A. She thought that it was boring playing a game. B. Alina was amazed by the graphics and how the game was movie-like. 4. What impression did the game leave on Alina? A. Alina thought the game was fun. B. She enjoyed the storyline and continued thinking about it afterwards. 4

5 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 Exercise 4 Role Play (Juego de Roles) Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below. (Instrucciones: Practica un juego de roles con tu profesor siguiendo la siguientee situación.) Situation: You have just bought a new video game. Tell your friend, who will be acted by your teacher, and invite them over to play it together. 5

6 Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 64 Exercise 5 Conversation Questions (Preguntas para Conversar) Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions. (Instrucciones: Haz turnos con tu profesor para responder las preguntas.) 1. Are you a gamer? Do you have gamer friends? 2. At what age is it popular to play computer games? 3. Do you prefer games with or without a storyline? Why? 4. What have you heard about LAN parties? Have you ever participated? 5. Is playing computer games good or harmful? Why? 6