Fears grow for children addicted to online games

KEY

Question 1

a) TRUE figures show that UK spending on titles such as League of Legends, World of Warcraft and Grand Theft Auto will top £3bn this year.

b) FALSE Dr Aric Sigman,…………….. doctor’s surgeries that parents were asking for sleeping pills for their children. “Whether you call it an addiction or not, this is an enormous and growing problem,” he said.

c) FALSE“With gaming, children get a lot of satisfaction and positive reinforcement, it can build their confidence.

d) TRUE– his gaming in part led to the break-up of a relationship this year

Question 2

a) Ben Jones, whose online name is Onibobo, is one of many young people who spend a considerable amount of time playing online games. He has admitted that playing time can last up to 9 hours and goes on well into the night. This has had a detrimental effect on his life, as he spent more time gaming than going to college and now finds it hard to keep a job. More recently he split up from a partner due to this habit. He is aware of his addiction problem and admits that playing makes him feel good; it gives him a sense of achievement. He considers it a bad habit that he could break if he wished.

           

Question 3 a) concerned  b) issues   c) hooked on  d)take its toll on  e) break-up

Question 4

a)     If Ben Jones had not spent more time gaming than going to college, he would be able to get a job.

b)    Ben Jones said that when he was playing he knew every hour he could be doing something else with his life,’

c)    It is believed that Ben Jones is addicted to gaming.