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Reading solutions pre-int unit 3

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    video games
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  • have a negative effect on
    Many people assume that video games have a negative effect on young people.
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  • in front of a screen
    A lot of time in front of a screen is bad for the mind and the body, they believe.
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  • express the same opinion
    Newspaper headlines often express the same opinion - and combat games cause the most concern because of the violence.
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  • evidence for
    But is there any evidence for this view?
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  • the truth is not so simple
    According to a report in American Psychologist, the truth is not so simple.
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  • children's education
    Playing video games is sometimes good for children's education, health and social skills.
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  • improve certain mental skills
    Research shows that video games can actually improve certain mental skills.
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  • especially true for
    This is especially true for combat games.
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  • makes them better
    These games teach players to think about objects in three dimensions and this makes them better at studying science, technology, engineering and maths.
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  • provide these benefits
    Other types of video game do not usually provide these benefits.
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  • positive effects
    However, other types of video game can have other positive effects.
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  • get better grades
    The research showed that when children spend a lot of time playing RPGs, they get better grades at school than children who do not play them.
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  • children's creativity.
    Other research showed that playing any kind of video game, including violent games, improves children's creativity.
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  • improve players' mood
    Quick and simple games like Angry Birds can improve players' mood and prevent them from feeling anxious.
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  • good for your health
    Feeling relaxed and happy is good for your health.
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  • react well to failure.
    The report also describes another emotional benefit of video games: they teach children how to react well to failure.
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