Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А 1 – А8 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False), и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3- Not stated).
Such pastime as playing video games is gaining more and more popularity nowadays all over the world. There are numerous reasons for this and, first of all, playing computer games is the best way for many people to forget about their routine job and everyday problems they have to face in real life.
The first prototype of modern computer games was invented in 1947 at the moment there are a lot of companies focused on development and production of computer games. There are game designers and programmers, sound designers and musicians, graphic designers and producers. They are all called game developers. It takes a lot of effort and money to produce a game and it is a serious business.
Nowadays, when nearly everyone has PC or a notebook with the Internet connection, online games become more and more popular. Some of them imitate real life in many aspects, as the player can communicate with characters and other players, they can marry and sometimes even have children while there are still battles and guests for those who are not interested in starting relationship.
Being a wonderful way to relax and spend free time playing computer games may also become a serious problem when a person gets too addicted to it or obsessed with the world on the screen. Some people may consider real life too dull and boring, compared to the exciting adventures they have in the game, and it may even lead to associating oneself with the favorite character. Spending a lot of time in front of the screen may also cause problems with eyes and spine.
A1 Video games become more and more popular nowadays.
True 2) False 3) Not stated
A2 Only few people work at the development of a game.
1)True 2) False 3) Not stated
A3 Communicating with other players is more interesting than actually playing the game.
1)True 2) False 3) Not stated
A4 One may become obsessed with his or her favorite.
1)True 2) False 3) Not stated
A 5 Spending hours in front of the computer screen is unhealthy.
1)True 2) False 3) Not stated
A6 There are 5 big companies producing computer games.
1)True 2) False 3) Not stated
A7 Some people think computer games are more exciting.
1)True 2) False 3) Not state
A8 Computer games never try to imitate real life.
1)True 2) False 3) Not state
A2 - Not stated. The text mentions that there are a lot of companies focused on game development but does not specify the number of people involved.
A3 - False. The text mentions that some players may prefer communicating with other players, but it does not imply that it is more interesting than actually playing the game.
A4 - True. The text states that some people may become obsessed with the world on the screen and associate themselves with their favorite character.
A5 - True. The text mentions that spending a lot of time in front of the screen can cause problems with eyes and spine.
A6 - False. The text does not specify the exact number of companies producing computer games.
A7 - True. The text mentions that some people may consider real life too dull and boring compared to the exciting adventures in the game.
A8 - False. The text mentions that some online games imitate real life in various aspects.