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Salman Al Farisy Sec. School
GRADE TEN
Module Two : Free Time
Unit Four : Computer Games : ( Page 34 – 35 )
WORD Definition Meaning
Anti-reflective Incapable of reflecting light or other radiation مضاد للانعكاس
Artificial
Intelligence–AI
The theory and development of computers to things that
usually require human intelligence ذكاء اصطناعي
Compete To make efforts to win something by defeating others who
try to do the same ينافس
Competitive Of, relating to or characterized by competition متنافس / تنافسي
Console A computer specially designed for playing games on كمبيوتر للألعاب فقط /
جهاز العاب
Convoluted Complicated and difficult to understand معقد /مركب/صعب
Discourse Speaking and conversation حديث / حوار
Employ To hire for work يوظف
Naturalistic Derived from or imitating real life طبيعي / واقعي
Perception The ability to see and become aware of something ادراك / فهم
Rival Competing with a person or a thing for superiority منافس
Sensor A device to detect or measure things جهاز احساس /
مستشعر
Simulate To imitate the character or feeling يحاكي / يقلد
Speech
Recognition
The ability of a computer to identify and respond to the
sound produced by humans التعرف على الكلام
Visual effects The graphics, sounds, etc. used in films and computer
games مؤثرات بصرية
wizard A person who is very skilled in something عبقري / ماهر / خبير
* Set-book questions :-
1- How, do you think, computer games will be like in the future ?
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I think they will be more realistic. Characters will be more naturalistic. The graphics will
improve .
2- Gmae characters have to become more intelligent . Discuss .
They have to become more intelligent to be able to have visual perception. To be able
to have speech recognition. To be able to make a decision.
3- Why will game designers be working hard in the future ?
They will be working hard to compete with other companies. To simulate more
creatures.
4- Do you think that playing computer games has any good effect on young people .
Give examples .
Yes they have as they may help young men to develop mental skills. They are good way
to spend free time. They may improve attention abilities.
5- What, do you think , are bad effects of playing computer games on young people ?
Some young men may become aggressive. Some young men may become game-
addicted. Some young men may neglect their studies.
Unit Four : Computer Games : ( Page 36 – 37 )
WORD Definition Meaning
Analogue Using physical quantities such as voltage غير رقمي / تناظري
Computer-friendly Able to use or be used by computer يعمل بالكمبيوتر
Drive Device that allows a computer to read discs وحدة تشغيل بالكمبيوتر
Hold button A button that pauses the game وقوف مؤقت / زر
الانتظار
Touch screen A display dives to use the computer by touching the
screen شاشة بالمس
wireless Lacking or not requiring wires لاسلكي
Idle ( W. B ) Lazy, especially avoiding work كسول
Incredibly ( W. B ) Extremely , or unusually غير عادي
Mundane ( W. B ) Lacking interest or excitement ممل
Out of shape( W. B ) Unfit and unhealthy غير صحي
1- How do new computer and video games build up players’ muscles as they play?
They have to move their whole bodies. They actually control the game by moving a
shoulder- high joystick and they build up their muscles by pulling and pushing the giant
joystick .
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2- Computer games are detrimental to children’s social development. Do you agree or
disagree? Why and why not?
I agree , because computer games may make children lose social communication .
I disagree , because Playing games may be good to improve children's social skills .
Unit Four : Computer Games : ( Page 38 – 39 )
Welcome to Marble Madness 3D !
WORD Definition Meaning
Arcade A type of computer game لعبة كمبيوتر ( لعبة متاهة )
Bonus Describing something extra as a reward مكافأة إضافية / نقط إضافية
Breathtaking Astonishing or taking the breath away مثير / ممتع
Built-in Forming a necessary part of a device ذاتي / مدمج
Caller A person who makes a telephone call مُتصل / الشخص الذي يتصل
Exclusive Restricted or limited to a person حصري / خاص
Helpline A telephone service to help other people خط تليفوني للمساعدة
Joystick A lever that can be used in all directions عصا التحكم في اللعبة
Keypad A mini keyboard to control devices. لوحة تحكم ( مفاتيح )
mode An option allowing a change in the method of
operation of a device حالة / وضع / اختيار
* Set-book questions
1- Why don't parents of teenagers want their children to spend much time playing
computer games ?
Because they may make them idle. Because they may make them out of shape.
2- Traditional exercise machines make people feel mundane. Do you agree or not?
Why?
I agree because they get tired of them very quickly.
3- Computer games are detrimental to children's social development. Why ?
Because they lose family communications. They suffer from health problems.
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