CHOOSE THE ITEM ( A, B, C OR D ) THAT BEST ANSWERS THE QUESTION ABOUT THE PASSAGE THE HABITS OF THOSE WHO CONSTANTLY PLAY VIDEO GAMES ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO PEOPLE WORKING IN VIDEO - GAME INDUSTRY

Exercise 6 : Choose the item ( A, B, C or D ) that best answers the question about the passage

The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working in video -

game industry. If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of future interactive

systems, it is esential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to present such games

on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination for people. Above all,

it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games.

Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen. The fascination

for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video games appeal to someone deep

instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them. Schoolwork is ignored, health is

damaged and even eating habits are affected. Girls of same age, however, are entirely different,

demonstrating far greater freedom from the whole of video games. Quite simply, they can take video

games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone.

1. Producers of video games are keen on ………

A. developing computer techniques in making such games.

B. learning about drug to which people are addicted.

C. designing ways to change their video games into television programs.

D. finding the best ways of continuing to attract people.

2. The people who are most attracted to video games are …………..

A. young adult women. B. girls between eight and fifteen.

C. boys from eight to fifteen years old. D. supermarket assistants.

3. …………. have different attitude towards playing video games.

A. Adult men and women. B. Girls and boys below eight.

C. Girls and boys above eight. D. Boys and girls from eight to fifteen.

4. The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can ………

A. make people relaxing B. destroy people’s instincts.

C. separate boys from girls C. make peole physical ill.

5. Compared with boys of the same age, girls are ………….

A. more addicted to video games B. more intelligent than boys.

C. more concentrated on video games. D. less affected by video games.