1 Before you read Look quickly at the reviews. Which reviewer mentions these things?
Mariam: a password, an icon, treasure, buildings, a selfie
Yousuf: a video, friends
2. Listen and read.
Top City the exciting new game
Amazing game!
This game is fantastic! I downloaded it onto my tablet and play it every day. In the game, you travel around a city looking for treasure. In every building, you have to click on an icon and solve a problem. These get more difficult, so you have to work harder. It’s good to challenge yourself! To move, you have to write instructions. It’s like programming a computer. I’m learning lots of new skills! Now I can move around more easily. Last night I scored 50,000 points!
Positive points: 1 It was easy to start playing. First, I had to take a selfie and upload it, then I had to type a password. Then I could move around the city! 2 The graphics are really good.
Any negative points? The game isn’t free, but I think it’s good value!
Quite a good game!
This is quite a good game, but there are lots of programming games that are better.
Positive points:
1 You can watch a video to learn how to play. It gave me some good tips.
2 You can play it online with your friends. That’s fun!
Negative points:
1 I had to buy it! I think it’s too expensive.
2 It doesn’t work on all my devices – I can’t download it onto my phone.
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Word |
Meaning |
المعنى |
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solve a problem |
Find the answer to a question or difficulty. |
حل مشكلة |
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challenge yourself |
Try something that is difficult to improve your skills. |
تحدى نفسك |
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program a computer |
Write instructions so a computer can do a task. |
برمجة الحاسوب |
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score points |
Earn points in a game or activity. |
احراز نقاط |
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give tips |
Give advice or helpful suggestions. |
إعطاء نصائح |
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play online |
Play a game using the internet. |
اللعب عبر الإنترنت |
Words in context
- This activity practices scanning for information and critical reading skills.
- Strategy for Students
- Scan the text for keywords instead of reading every word.
- Look at reviews to compare opinions.
- Identify positive and negative points.
- Discuss with a partner: “Which game would you try? Why?”
3 Read and write Y (yes), N (no) or DS (doesn’t say).
1 You have to pay for this game. Y
2 You look for treasure in the game. Y
3 Mariam lives in a city. DS
4 Yousuf thinks Top City is the best programming game. N
5 Yousuf has watched the video. Y
6 Yousuf has a tablet. DS
