C1 Reading and Use of English Parts 5 and 6

The first time Edwards used a game in his classes, he was

• convinced that learners would realise why he wanted them to play it.

• convinced that learners would see the reasons for playing it.

• anxious that he had chosen the wrong one for learners to play.

• sure that his reasons for getting learners to play it were valid.

The writer suggests that Minecraft is a good choice of educational game because

• any number of learners can use it simultaneously.

• teachers can remove any inappropriate material.

• gamers can create educative tasks whilst playing it

• players can develop their skills in a step-by-step way

Which of the following words in the fourth paragraph is used to convey a feeling of approval?

• keen

• harmonious

• driving

• newborn

In the fifth paragraph, the writer draws a comparison between a Minecraft ‘society’ and

• relationships within the group as they played.

• the way in which countries organise themselves.

• typical students in a school environment

• how leadership operates in different situations.

In the sixth paragraph, the writer feels that critics of video games in education

• are unwilling to admit that using them in class has benefits

• make accurate observations about teachers who use them.

• use flawed research to support their objections to using them.

• acknowledge the drawbacks of more traditional teaching methods

The words ‘this image’ in the sixth paragraph refer to

• people who criticise gaming in education.

• students discussing a game in a group.

• a group of students reading individually.

• a solitary player absorbed in a game.

Which expert shares B’s views regarding how easy it would be to implement any ban or restrictions?

Which expert has a different view to the others about adding charges to the prices of single-use plastic products?

Which expert shares A’s views on the environmental impact of imposing a ban?

Which expert expresses a different view to D about the economic effects of introducing a ban?