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INGLES IV
TALLER No. 2
VIDEO GAMES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

ACTIVIDADES POR DESARROLLAR:

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● What’s the stereotype of video gamers that the speaker thinks is outdated?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● How is Space Invaders still referenced in pop culture?

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● What was the plot of Super Mario Bros?

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

● Why is Minecraft popular both among children and adults?

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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) to f):

illustriouslong heart prime stay bucketload

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

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

2) She was in the ___heart____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____long______ and winning
game of the year awards.

4)The game of bingo has a long and _____prime_____ 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
_____stay______ .

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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:

Pong (1972)

Space Invaders (1978)

Pacman (1980)

Super Mario Bros (1985)

Warcraft (2004)

Minecraft (2011)

Tomb Raider (2013)

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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 

My parents went to Cartagena two years ____. 

 for 
 since 
 ago 

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EVIDENCIA(S) A ENTREGAR:

1. Workshop with activities done.

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