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There's a cheaper version of the PS5 that doesn't have a disc drive, called the PS5 Digital Edition, for $400. Otherwise, the two consoles have the same technical specifications, but you'll have to download or stream all your games for the Digital Edition. (CNN Business)

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• video games

• PS5 Digital Edition

• technology advances

• downloading & streaming

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There's a cheaper version of the PS5 that doesn't have a disc drive, called the PS5 Digital Edition, for $400. Otherwise, the two consoles have the same technical specifications, but you'll have to download or stream all your games for the Digital Edition. (CNN Business)

This paragraph is mainly about---

• the way in which games must be downloaded on the PS5

• the cost reduction and convenience of the PS5 Digital Edition

• how cheap the PS5 is in comparison to the Nintendo Switch

• how to download or stream games on a PS5 Digitial Edition

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The Walking Dead is a horror-drama series that takes place in a modern world destroyed by a zombie uprising. The series began as a comic book in 2003, published by Image Comics and written by Robert Kirkman. In 2010, the comic was adapted into The Walking Dead television series for AMC. The TV show became immensely popular and even began a series of successful Walking Dead spin-offs. What makes The Walking Dead stand out among other works in the post-apocalypse genre is its strong character writing and focus on a grounded setting. The series throws viewers into a grim setting with relatable characters, and leaves many viewers to wonder what they themselves would do in such a situation. This is the exact question that became the basis for Telltale Games' Walking Dead video game series.

What is the topic in this text?

• horror-drama

• video games

• The Walking Dead

• post-apocalypse

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The Walking Dead is a horror-drama series that takes place in a modern world destroyed by a zombie uprising. The series began as a comic book in 2003, published by Image Comics and written by Robert Kirkman. In 2010, the comic was adapted into The Walking Dead television series for AMC. The TV show became immensely popular and even began a series of successful Walking Dead spin-offs. What makes The Walking Dead stand out among other works in the post-apocalypse genre is its strong character writing and focus on a grounded setting. The series throws viewers into a grim setting with relatable characters, and leaves many viewers to wonder what they themselves would do in such a situation. This is the exact question that became the basis for Telltale Games' Walking Dead video game series.

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• To establish that The Walking Dead video game derived from a television series.

• To explain the history and evolution of The Walking Dead.

• To highlight that The Walking Dead series began as a comic book.

• To emphasize that The Walking Dead is a post-apocalypse genre for both the video game and the television series.

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Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more than 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1st and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.

What is the topic in this text?

• young teenagers

• school breaks

• summer jobs

• work limitations

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Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more than 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1st and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.

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• encourage teenagers to work more hours

• convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much

• explain the rules of working hours for teenagers

• describe possible job opportunities for teenagers

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An excerpt from The Reasons Why Twitch Became So Popular

By Small Screen Staff

Improving your gameplay and catching up with the latest strategies is even easier with the real-time chat that is a part of the streaming package. Experienced gamers will often discuss how they got better at a certain game and give tips during the stream. Instead of replying to comments a week later, the interaction happens in real-time, creating a more authentic experience. It’s like being in a room with players and this is the kind of interactive

experience that everyone enjoys.

What is the topic in this excerpt?

• experienced gamers

• real-time chat

• commenting in real-time chat

• enjoying gameplay

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An excerpt from The Reasons Why Twitch Became So Popular

By Small Screen Staff

Improving your gameplay and catching up with the latest strategies is even easier with the real-time chat that is a part of the streaming package. Experienced gamers will often discuss how they got better at a certain game and give tips during the stream. Instead of replying to comments a week later, the interaction happens in real-time, creating a more authentic experience. It’s like being in a room with players and this is the kind of interactive

experience that everyone enjoys.

This excerpt is mainly about---

• the negative effects of real-time chat

• why experienced gamers are famous for real-time game streaming

• gamers benefit from interacting with more experienced players in real-time chat

• interaction in real-time creates an authentic experience

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