Teacher: Mr Boumiza 3 rd Sec.

Module 4- Section 4
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Speaking about the advantages and the disadvantages of video games and mobile phones

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Teacher: Mr Boumiza 3 rd Sec. Module 4- Section 4
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VIDEOGAMES

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Videogames are one of the most popular forms of entertainment.

 Do you like videogames?

 How often do you play videogames?
 Do you play on the computer, on a games console or on the mobile phone/tablet?
 What is your favourite type of videogames?
 Match these videogames covers with their genre:

Do you agree or disagree with these statements about videogames?

 Playing too much videogames can be dangerous for your health.
 Videogames can be good for the brain. They develop thinking and decision making skills.
 Videogames are for boys only.
 Violent games make violent people.
 You can learn how to drive with videogames.
 Videogames can be used for education.
 Video games are a menace to children’s education
 Video games are a time waster.
 Video games are enjoyable and relaxing.
 They can be a comfort when you are lonely.

The Mobile phone

 Provides entertainment( games, music, videos, camera, radio, TV, live streaming …)
 Causes health problems
 Stay connected to the world anytime anywhere
 Offers online services (banking, paying bills, e-shopping…)
 Useful at emergency times (keep you in contact with parents)
 Use it to learn, search and transfer data/ information.
 Isolates users
 A source of distraction (may cause serious accidents)
 Useful as a GPS once you lose your way
 An Addictive device
 Stores files and data