S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

Internet and Freedom of Speech
Discussion
Discuss the following questions.
1.
What do you usually use the Internet for?
2
How has the Internet changed since you first began using it?
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Vocabulary Preview
 
Match each word or phrase with the correct definition.
1.
antisocial 
a.
highly developed; complicated
2.
activity 
b. 
a picture; an idea of how something looks
3.
image 
c.
an action to hurt or kill others
4.
recognize 
d.
disliking other people; not fitting in with others
5.
sophisticated 
e.
an action; a way to enjoy free time
6.
violence 
f.
to see and understand
Pre-Reading Questions
Think about the following questions.
1.
What are the most popular computer games today?
2. 
Do you know any people who play a lot of games on the computer?
What are these people like?
3. 
What do you think most gamers have in common?
Gamers: 
Image and Reality
 
C o m p u t e r s & Te c h n o l o g y
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Gamers: Image and Reality
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ideo games have become very popular. There are 
numerous
games for the personal computer. 
Additionally, game systems, like the Sony 
Playstation and the Xbox, can be found in many 
homes. As video games have become more popular 
and sophisticated, they have influenced popular 
culture. The 
character
of Lara Croft from the 
game, 
Tomb Raider
, is well known even to people 
who have never played the game. There have been 
several movies