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

A
Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the 
reading.
 1.
____ Gamers are not thought to be like normal people.
 2.
____ Gamers are thought to be antisocial.
 3.
____ Many gamers always play games as a way to enjoy time with friends.
 4.
____ More men play video games than women.
B
 
Choose the best answer according to the reading.
 1.
What is the main idea of this reading?
a. Gamers have similar personalities, likes and dislikes.
b. Gamers are similar to people’s ideas of them.
c. Gamers are different from people’s ideas of them.
d. Gamers are not similar to each other.
 2.
What is NOT a stereotype of a gamer?
a. They don’t make friends easily.
b. They dislike sports.
c. They are often boring to other people.
d. They frequently interact with other people.
 3.
According to the reading, what does “stereotype” probably mean?
a. An idea about gamers that is usually true
b. An idea about gamers that is good to have
c. An idea about gamers that is often too simple
d. An idea about gamers that is wrong
C
For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and 
write them on the lines provided.
 1.
Why is it dangerous for gamers to think video games are the real world?
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 2.
Why do people think that gamers play computer games?
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