Regional Distrito Capital

Taller No. 2
HOW VIDEO GAMES CHANGED THE WORLD

Centro Gestión de Mercados, Logística y Tecnologías de la Información

Coordinación de Teleinformática
Bogotá, enero de 2020
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OBJECTIVE:
To understand the importance of video games in the history

1. Watch the video [http://bit.ly/SevenVideoGames] and answer the questions

below:
● What’s the stereotype of video gamers that the speaker thinks is outdated?

… the graphics the infrastructure of the game as

such………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● How is Space Invaders still referenced in pop culture?

… They have cited space invaders as their introduction to video games. Miyamoto considers Space
Invaders to be the game that revolutionized the video game industry. Deus Ex creator Warren Spector
said: "Space Invaders and games like this represent the roots of everything we see in video games today.
They represent the birth of a new art form, one that literally changed the world
………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● What was the plot of Super Mario Bros?

… The game describes the adventures of two plumbers (plumbers), Mario, who had already appeared in
other previous video games, such as Donkey Kong and Mario Bros and Luigi; both must rescue Princess
Peach, from the Mushroom Kingdom, who was kidnapped by the king of the koopas, Bowser.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● Why was Tomb Raider an important milestone for the gaming industry?

… The most famous heroine of the game "Tomb Raider", with a voluptuous image ... "They said
that in the (video game) industry it was not easy to sell a heroine", ... "What first attracted me to
the game was the fact that feel
represented………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● How many players did World of Warcraft have at its peak?

… In fact, according to Blizzard Entertainment, almost two million players had created their
characters in advance before the set.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● Why is Minecraft popular both among children and adults?

… It is popular because this game makes sure that you exploit all your creativity, that you
generate worlds among thousands of people, and with thousands of
users………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box to create expressions used in the
video. Next, match the expressions in bold with their definitions a)-f) on the
next page.

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1) Technology has come a __PRIME______way since the computers of the 1950s as

children today can play games on smartphones before they can walk.

2) She was in the __STAY_____of her working life when the accident happened and
she couldn’t work anymore.
3) The Witcher 3 proved to be a smash hit, selling by the__ BUCKETLOAD________ and winning
game of the year awards.

4)The game of bingo has a long and _ ILLUSTRIOUS _________ history that dates back to as early
as 1530.

5) This game saga will capture your___HEART_________ with its dramatic plot, relatable
characters and many twists and turns along the way.

6) While first seen as a fad or only as a silly plaything for the wealthy, the computer has
made an undeniable mark upon history and is here to __LONG_________ .

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VIDEO & VOCABULARY

3. Match the words from two columns to create pairs of synonyms:

A. pal 1) amusement
B. fierce 2) buddy
C. delight 3) excitement
D. distinctive
4) avoid
E. evade
F. notable 5) different
G. titillation 6) loyal/dedicated
H. quest 7) renowned
I. alter 8) mission
J. devoted
9) intense
10) change

4. Order the games titles below chronologically:

Super Mario Bros

Minecraft

Space

Invaders

(1978)

Warcraft

Pong

Pacman

Tomb raider

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5. Complete the sentence with the correct Word:

We played videogames ____ 8 o'clock this morning. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

They played football ____ three hours yesterday afternoon. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

Nelson studied english ____ hours. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

I learned to drive fifteen years ____. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

She played on XBOX ____ hours with her friends. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

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My parents went to Cartagena two years ____. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

EVIDENCES:

This workshop with the activities done

CONTROL DEL DOCUMENTO

Nombre Cargo Dependencia Fecha

Autor (es) Yury Palacios Instructor Teleinformática 15/06/2020

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Cambio
Autor (es) Oscar Pulido González Instructor Teleinformática Julio 2020 Actualización

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